Good morning everyone.  Please see the attached grant fact sheet and e-mail below about a USDA grant available to you for expanding your drug takeback programs.  If you’re interested, please act quickly as the application deadline is Dec. 31, 2018.

 

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Christine Grossman, Assistance Specialist, Waste Programs

Environmental Support Office, Training and Outreach, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

Direct Phone: 517-284-6860

Environmental Assistance Center: 1-800-662-9278 or deq-assist@michigan.gov

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From: Bryce, Betty-Ann - RD, Washington, DC <Betty-Ann.Bryce@wdc.usda.gov>
Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 6:15 PM
To: Bryce, Betty-Ann - RD, Washington, DC <Betty-Ann.Bryce@wdc.usda.gov>
Subject: USDA Prioritizes Funding to Facilitate Safe Prescription Drug Disposal in Rural Communities

 

Dear Friends,

USDA is committed to being a strong partner to local leaders in combatting the opioid epidemic in rural America. Helping rural families find local options to dispose of unused medications is one very important step.

In observance of the 16th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will award additional priority points to Solid Waste Management Grant Program applications proposing innovative projects to promote the safe disposal of prescription drugs in rural communities. USDA Solid Waste Management Grants support the planning and management of solid waste sites. Rural communities, non-profit organizations, federally recognized tribes and academic institutions can apply.

The application deadline for the Solid Waste Management Grant Program is Dec. 31, 2018. Applications can be submitted electronically at Grants.gov or in hard copy to: USDA Rural Development Water and Environmental Programs, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Room 5168, STOP 1522, Washington, DC 20250-1597. A summary of the program is attached.

Please share this information with your networks and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

 

Best!

Betty-Ann

 

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Betty-Ann Bryce

Senior Policy Advisor

USDA, Rural Development

Office: 202.720.9634

https://www.usda.gov/topics/opioids

https://opioidmisusetool.norc.org/

 





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