Program objective

The objectives of the Post-Consumer Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program (also known as the SWIFR Grant Program) as stated in the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act are to support improvements to local post-consumer materials management, including municipal recycling programs, and assist local waste management authorities in making improvements to local waste management systems. In alignment with E.O. 14052, the program also aims to invest public dollars equitably, create high-quality jobs with strong labor standards, ensure goods and services are made in America, and build infrastructure that is resilient and helps combat the climate crisis. The program will consider relevant approaches to achieving these goals and objectives consistent with statutory requirements. Additionally, the program will implement data-driven strategies to measure successful implementation, including establishing baseline metrics, setting specific targets, and regularly collecting and analyzing data on outcomes. This data-centric approach will support comprehensive evaluation efforts to assess the program's impact on local communities, the economy, and the environment, thereby ensuring continuous improvement and long-term effectiveness of the grant program.