Residential Sharps Collection Program
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Who can apply
During the two years of operation, the sharps program has funded programs in 34 out of 102 counties in Illinois (33.3%, with potential for programmatic expansion under the posted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
About this opportunity
Residential Sharps Collection Program Funding Opportunity: Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) *NEW APPLICATION PROCESS – SEE BELOW* Fiscal Year 24 (FY24): Illinois EPA approve 28 grantees totaling approximately $535,021.00. During the two years of operation, the sharps program has funded programs in 34 out of 102 counties in Illinois (33.3%, with potential for programmatic expansion under the posted Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of $600,000 in funding from the Illinois Solid Waste Management Fund (SWMF), administered by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA or Agency) Materials Management and Compliance Section (MMCS). The SWMF provides funding for conducting household waste collection and disposal p...