The Tire Products (Tire) Grant furthers the goals for the SWTF by providing financial support to projects in Georgia to reduce solid waste, support manufacturing and market development for scrap tires, and encourage innovation.

This grant is part of the Solid Waste Trust Fund (SWTF).

Eligibility

Eligible applicants and recipients include counties, municipalities, or any combination of the same, or public authorities, agencies, commissions, or institutions.

Local governments applicants must have a qualified local government status as of the date of their application, as determined by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.

Webinar

The SWTF Grant Team will host an informational webinar on August 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM to review this grant, including eligibility, project examples, and the Portal application process.

Register in advance for FY27 SWTF Grant Program Informational Webinar: https://gaepd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XK48anNsQW-2g27kxOZkGQ

Workshops

The SWTF Grant Team will host two virtual workshops on September 14, 2026, and September 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM each day. Interested applicants can join these workshops to ask questions or receive help with applications. Assistance will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis and will be open to all. Participation in the workshops does not guarantee a grant award.

• Register in advance for the September 14 Workshop: https://gaepd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D-bATFNtRxWggfrkh_9BQw
• Register in advance for the September 28 Workshop: https://gaepd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eHqKIu6sSKqqJah1xSHxSA

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted online through the Tire Grant Portal starting on August 24, 2026.

Contact

Questions can be directed to swtf.grant@dnr.ga.gov.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026.