Deadline: 29 May 2020
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announces grant funding availability through the Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP).
Program Objectives and Priorities
Proposals for the Recycling Market Development Program should demonstrate an understanding of the changing economy for recyclers, looking at where monies can be used most effectively by businesses and communities to reach Indiana’s 50 percent state-wide recycling goal. Proposals should demonstrate a need for the project and include one or more of the following:
- An increase in recyclable material collection and/or consumption,
- A reduction in municipal solid waste shipped for final disposal,
- Improved partnerships with communities, including, not only economic impacts, but increased public awareness of recycling opportunities through tangible outreach and education efforts.
Funding Information
- Eligible candidates may seek a grant starting at $10,000 and up to $500,000, with a 50 percent required match. Successful applicants will be invited to enter into a grant agreement with IDEM to perform the work described within their proposal.
- The Recycling Market Development Board will make final funding decisions fall of 2020. Depending on the scope of work and cost per proposal, multiple projects are expected to be funded. Receipt of submission by IDEM does not imply a complete or successful proposal. Proposals forwarded by IDEM to the Board for review and consideration do not guarantee funding.
Project Duration
Sponsored projects must be completed within one year from the issue date of the grant agreement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Municipalities, non-profit organizations, schools, and public and private businesses located and doing business in the state of Indiana are eligible to apply for funding. In general, applicants must be an established Indiana based business, registered with the Office of the Secretary of State and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Projects should focus on reuse, reduction, and recycling methods.
- Waste-to-energy projects are not eligible.
For more information, visit https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/2358.htm