Deadline: 23-Jun-21
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is seeking applications for its Recycling Market Development Program that was established to better manage solid waste by developing markets for recycling.
Successful applicants will be invited to enter into a grant agreement with IDEM to perform the work described within their proposal. Candidates will be selected. Applicants should review this RFP in its entirety and, if needed, discuss their proposed projects with the grant program manager prior to submitting a proposal.
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
- The RMDP requires 50 percent matching funds. For example, if an applicant’s project will incur an investment of $200,000 total eligible costs, the applicant may apply for a $100,000 grant and must have a match of $100,000 in secured funds. This is termed a “50/50” match.
- Grant funding requests may range from $50,000 up to $500,000, with a 50 percent required cash match.
- Sponsored projects must be completed within one year from the issue date of the grant agreement.
Eligibility Criteria
- Municipalities, solid waste management districts, 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/recycling-market-development-program/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery