EPA Announces $1.5 Million Grant for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida

EPA Announces $1.5 Million Grant for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida

ATLANTA (July 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1.5 million to the Miccosukee Tribe in Miami for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program. EPA selected 23 projects nationwide to receive grants, with funding amounts ranging from $100,000 to $1.5 million.  

"These grants further energize our American economy by improving recycling, cutting disposal costs, reducing waste in landfills, and extending landfill life, and creating good paying local jobs," said Acting Assistant Administrator for Land and Emergency Management Thomas Croci. "By improving Tribal recycling infrastructure EPA supports the recovery of domestic sources of raw materials, local economies and provides tangible health benefits to communities across Indian Country." 

"EPA is proud to support the Tribe with this SWIFR grant award to expand local infrastructure by developing a materials recovery facility," said Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber. "Everyone benefits from an efficient and safe recycling system."

The goal of the SWIFR grants is to improve local waste management systems, meeting Congress' goal to create a stronger, more resilient, and cost-effective U.S. municipal solid waste recycling system. For the Miccosukee Tribe, the grant will fully fund development of a materials recovery facility as well as upgrades at the Miccosukee Waste Facility. The Tribe received a $100,000 EPA Solid Waste Grant in 2022, which produced the Miccosukee Integrated Waste Management Plan. The plan identified large amounts of recyclable materials going to landfills due to insufficient bin capacity and unclear sorting areas.

By sponsoring a more efficient and robust solid waste management system in Tribal communities, these grants reduce the burden on landfill capacity, increase valuable materials for end- markets, establish collection services and composting programs, create new jobs, and improve quality of life.  

Navigate here to learn more about the SWIFR Tribal grant program.

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