FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced Tuesday up to $100,000 in grant funding for recycling and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal.
Indiana counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, universities, schools, and nonprofit organizations are all eligible to apply to request between $1,000 and $100,000 in funding from the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program. Eligible projects should focus on education and promotion of recycling, processing of recyclable materials, waste reduction, HHW, or organics management.
The Community Recycling Grant Program is funded by the IDEM’s Solid Waste Management Fund. Grant funding is used to create successful, cost-effective, sustainable programs. Applicants must demonstrate a direct or indirect increase in waste diversion due to the funded project.
“Through the Community Recycling Grant Program, we are empowering local governments, schools, and organizations to expand recycling, reduce waste, and promote environmental stewardship,” said IDEM Commissioner Clint Woods. “These grants are an investment in innovative solutions that help protect our environment and improve quality of life for Hoosiers across the state.”
The Community Recycling Grant Program is accepting applications from July 1 to August 8. Additional information can be found at this link. Potential applicants can call 800-451-6027 or email crgp@idem.IN.org for any assistance. Funding decisions will be made in late December of this year.
