New Hampshire businesses and municipalities may be eligible for funding through the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Used Oil Collection Grant Program. This program supports the creation and maintenance of used oil collection centers that serve individuals who change their own motor oil (DIY-ers), helping ensure proper handling and recycling of used oil.
Grants of up to $2,500 per applicant are available annually, with up to $5,000 for centers that serve multiple communities. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, solid waste districts, nonprofit organizations focused on waste management, and registered motor vehicle inspection stations.
Who can apply?
Any facility that is a state inspection station.
What is the criteria?
To qualify you must meet the following criteria:
The Application Process
The application can be filled out at the link below:
If your application is approved, you will receive a grant agreement from the NH DES. Once the grant contract has been approved, the recipient will be notified by the DES that they have been approved for the grant.
Work must be completed within one year of the grant approval. All receipts are to be returned to the DES within 30 days of the project completion.
When do I apply?
All eligible applications will be considered until the grant funds are fully allocated for the fiscal year, which runs from July 1 to June 30. To be considered, all applications must be submitted by July 1. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and must be approved before expenses are incurred
How can the funds be used?
Grant funds may be used to establish, improve, or operate a used oil collection center, as well as, transporting used oil off-site to a recycler. Typical uses for the grant funds have been:
For more information or to apply, visit des.nh.gov/used-oil-collection or contact the NHDES Used Oil Grant Program at (603) 271-2047 or UsedOilGrants@des.nh.gov
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