The Community Waste Reduction Grant (CWRG) program is a competitive program that is open to all governmental entities such as parks, cities, townships and villages, schools, other public sectors, and non-profit organizations.
Donor Name: Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio
State: Ohio
City: Selected Cities
Township: Selected Townships
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/05/2022
Size of the Grant: $35,000
Details:
Each year Franklin County sends approximately one million tons of material to the landfill of which nearly 70% could be recycled, composted or diverted. Recycling and waste reduction support their local economy, conserve natural resources and contribute to a healthier environment.
The core goal of SWACO’s competitive Community Waste Reduction (CWR) Grant program is to maintain and help Franklin County reach a rate of recycling greather than 50% by funding innovative projects which address unique community waste reduction needs and have the ability to be sustainably modeled throughout central Ohio.
CWR Grants support efforts led by government entities, schools and non-profits focused on diverting materials from the landfill through:
- Waste Reduction & Reuse
- Organic Waste & Food Waste Diversion
- Recycling
- Outreach, Education & Awareness
Program Goals
- Divert materials from the landfill
- Leverage the waste stream for community benefit
- Build partnerships & collaborate
- Engage the community
- Conserve natural resources
Funding Information
- The minimum grant amount is $500 and the maximum is $35,000. Applicants must demonstrate a 25% cash contribution towards the project.
- Allowable costs include:
- Recycling & Diversion Equipment
- Educational Supplies & Materials
- Personal Service Contracts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants for the CWR Grant program include local governmental and non-profit organizations, including but not limited to, townships, cities, villages, parks, public schools and universities located within SWACO’s District.
- Criteria for evaluating applications includes project planning, measurable outcomes, financial viability, need, and project sustainability.
- Grants are competitively awarded.
For more information, visit SWACO.
