xvEPA Investing in America through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants Tribes and Intertribal Consortia Fact Sheet Modoc Nation Selected Grant Recipient Name: Modoc Nation Project Location: Miami, OK Project Title: Modoc Nation Resourceful Recycling EPA Information Region: EPA Region 6 Grant Funding: $1,245,786 The Modoc Nation will purchase an already existing building for their new recycling center, new equipment and hire two new employees to staff the recycling center. These activities will reduce contamination in the recycled materials stream, enhance policies and programs that support circularity, increase collection, and improve materials management infrastructure. Through this project, the Nation will increase community participation in recycling, serve other neighboring Tribal recycling programs as its own program expands, and create jobs for community members. SWIFR Grants to Tribes and Intertribal Consortia The 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides the largest EPA investment in recycling in 30 years to support National Recycling Strategy implementation and build a circular economy for all. As part of the Investing in America agenda, this funding supports improvements to waste management systems and programs, allowing resources to be used more efficiently and reducing the impact on the climate. SWIFR Tribal grant funding can be used to develop or update post-consumer materials management plans; establish or optimize collection and management of materials; fund infrastructure, technology, or other improvements to reduce contamination; enhance markets for recycled commodities; and increase the diversion, recycling rate, and quality of materials collected. These grants also advance the Justice^ Initiative, which aims to ensure that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to communities that have historically been underserved and overburdened by pollution. EPA will make the award to the Modoc Nation once all legal and administrative requirements are satisfied. Highlights • Creates two new jobs for community members. • Increases materials management infrastructure. • Purchases new equipment. https://www.ppa.gov/infrastructurp/SWIFR EPA 530-F-24-005-MNI August 2024 ------- |