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DEQ Materials Management Grant Cycle Opening Soon
The purpose of the Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine (RRR) Grants Program is to support statewide efforts to reduce the environmental and human health impacts of materials at all stages of their life cycle.
Application Timeline
The application period will open in Spring of 2026, and applications will be accepted through the WebGrants online platform. The LOC will share more details on exact dates soon.
What's Next?
Please expect regular grant updates and register for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) newsletter, sign up for updates on GovDelivery.
Background
In 2024, the DEQ relaunched this grant program based on the specific funding area of waste prevention. The 2026 funding area is: “Built for Well-Being: Reducing Exposure to Toxic Substances in Building Materials.” To be eligible for an RRR grant, all project proposals must fit within the grant cycle’s funding area. The 2026 grant cycle will have up to $2 million available to disburse across eligible projects. Many building materials such as carpets, paint, furniture, insulation, and contract textiles - contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to people and to the environment. The 2026 RRR Grant cycle will fund projects that help reduce exposure to these toxic chemicals. Projects can focus on other chemicals and methods of reducing exposure to toxics in building materials with compelling rationale.
Contact: Michael Martin, Lobbyist – mmartin@orcities.org
Last Updated 9/26/25