The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal from the agency's Community Recycling Grant Program.
"We are happy to offer this grant funding to help educate communities about recycling and waste reduction. These grants will fund projects that improve recycling efforts throughout Indiana," said IDEM Commissioner Brian Rockensuess.
Counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, universities, schools, and nonprofit organizations in Indiana are eligible to submit a Community Recycling Grant application requesting $1,000 to $100,000 in funding.
Applications will be accepted through Oct. 6.
The Community Recycling Grant Program is funded through IDEM's Solid Waste Management Fund. Eligible projects should focus on education and promotion of recycling, processing of recyclable materials, waste reduction, or HHW and organics management (including yard waste management and composting). Grant funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective, and sustainable programs. Applicants must demonstrate a direct or indirect increase in waste diversion because of the project.
To apply, please visit IDEM's website. For additional information, contact 800-988-7901 or crgp@idem.IN.gov. Final funding determinations will be made in December.
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