Grants for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Programs
DEC is authorized to provide grants for HHW collection programs in order to provide a safe alternative for recycling or disposal of household hazardous materials.
Applications will be accepted by DEC during the months of January and February of each calendar year for all eligible household hazardous waste collection and disposal costs incurred during the previous calendar year.
Effective January 1, 2018, all HHW State Assistance applications must be submitted through the NYS Grants Gateway.(Leaves DEC website)
Access to HHW State Assistance Applications will only be available from January 1 through the last day in February each year.
Guidance for the Grants Gateway
Videos for Grant Applications (Link leaves DEC website)
Grantee Documents (Link leaves DEC website)
Live Webinars (Link leaves DEC website)
Grants Gateway Help Desk
Primary Help Desk:
For assistance with registration, prequalification, applications, contracts, payments, etc.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: (518) 474-5595
Email: grantsgateway@its.ny.gov
After Hours Support:
For assistance with account lockouts, lost user IDs, or basic information.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Phone: (800) 820-1890
Email: helpdesk@agatesoftware.com
Policy/Registration Questions:
Email: grantsreform@budget.ny.gov
