Deadline: 01-Aug-2025
The Community Waste Reduction Grant (CWRG) is a competitive grant program that provides funding for projects that reduce waste and/or increase the diversion of recoverable materials that would otherwise be sent to the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill for disposal.
Proposed projects should address the unique waste reduction, diversion, recycling, and composting needs of Central Ohio, emphasize partnership building and collaboration, and address opportunities to leverage the waste stream for community benefit.
The program is designed to provide funding to assist with building sustainable programs, projects, and services that address the unique waste reduction and material diversion needs of central Ohio.
Funding Information
- The minimum grant amount that can be requested is five hundred dollars ($500.00).
- The maximum grant amount that can be requested is thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000.00).
Eligibility Criteria
- Local governmental or non-profit organizations, including cities, townships, villages, parks, K-12 schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, and faith-based organizations in SWACO’s jurisdiction are eligible to apply.
- This grant program is not offered to private-sector businesses.
- Funding is available for establishing, improving, or expanding waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, or food donation activities.
- Recipients must provide a twenty percent (20%) cash contribution toward the project.
For more information, visit SWACO.