DOEE seeks eligible entities to propose ways to monitor and maintain trash traps, provide environmental workforce development, and educate District residents about pollution that impairs the District’s waterbodies. A successful applicant will propose ways to design and implement a trash trap maintenance program for eight (8) trash traps in the Anacostia Watershed for one (1) year: to collect the trash; to collect data on the amount and types of trash being captured; to recruit, train, and employ District residents to assist; and to coordinate opportunities for volunteers to assist with maintenance and learn about the need for trash reduction in District waters and watersheds The amount available for the 12-month project is $160,000
A person may obtain a copy of this RFA by any of the following means:
- Download from the Attachments below.
- Email a request to [email protected] with “Request copy of “RFA- FY26-WPD-895” in the subject line
The deadline for application submissions is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The online application must be time-stamped by 11:59 p.m. on the date the application is due.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations.
DOEE will host a pre-application information session on Wednesday August 19, 2026
@ 11:00am. Details are listed below.
WebEx Access >>
Meeting number (access code): 2306 412 4219
Meeting password: public
For additional information regarding this RFA, write to: [email protected]
Submit an application through the Grants Application Portal.
