Litter Prevention and Recycling Grants

• 2013 Application (doc)
• 2013 Application (pdf)
• Fact Sheet

Those eligible to apply include an agency of the state, as established by the Ohio Revised Code.  An agency of the state may be a municipal corporation, county, township, village, state college or university, solid waste management district or authority, and health districts.  In addition, the following entities are eligible to apply for and receive grant funds under this program, Keep Ohio Beautiful (KOB) affiliates, boards of education, and non-profit organizations.

These grants are competitive and the following criteria will be used to determine funding:

• Complete an activity on public property or property which the grantee has received appropriate owner consent.
• Consistent with the strategic goals of the local and state solid waste management plans.
• Grant funds will be used to supplement but not to replace existing funds.
• All litter clean-up activities must involve the use of volunteers.
• Adherence to grant application guidelines including the submission of required forms and comprehensive responses to all applicable questions, following format instructions and meeting deadlines.
• Past grant performance, including project implementation and grant fund expenditures.
• Financial need of the applicant.
• Agree to submit a completed final project evaluation.
• Acknowledgement of funding source is required for all projects.

Applicants must demonstrate that they will commit a minimum of ten percent (10%) matching funds to the project.  The match must be a cash contribution dedicated to the funded project.  The maximum grant period for the Litter Collection & Prevention Grant is 12 months.  A grant funding line is required for all projects and an acknowledgement of funding source.

Subject to cash availability and after final execution of the grant agreement, grantees will receive an advance payment with the balance held in reserve to reconcile the grant at closeout.

• October 3, 2012 - Application Handbook posted
• October 26, 2012 - 2013 Grant Information Meeting*
• February 1, 2013 - Applications due
• May 2013 - Awards announced
• July 2013 - Funding available

*Ohio EPA (Recycling) Grant Information Meeting    Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.   Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 2045 Morse Road Building E; Assembly Center, Columbus, Ohio 43229

Note:  Registration is not required to attend the meeting. Proper identification will be required by ODNR security staff.

Contact:  Chet Chaney, Grants Administrator, at (614) 728-0043

• 2013 Application (doc)
• 2013 Application (pdf)
• Fact Sheet

Those eligible to apply include an agency of the state, as established by the Ohio Revised Code.  An agency of the state may be a municipal corporation, county, township, village, state college or university, solid waste management district or authority, park districts and health districts.

• Demonstration of positive economic and environmental impact regionally or statewide
• Assurances that the project will accomplish stated goals and is transferable
• Potential for evolution into a permanent service or program without future division funding
• Applicant’s past performance in grant administration and project management, if applicable
• Consistency with the strategic goals of the local solid waste management district plan
• Qualifies as a eligible project and includes one or more targeted materials
• Financial need of the applicant
• Availability of grant funds
• Submission of required forms and comprehensive responses to all applicable questions
• No outstanding financial obligation to the State of Ohio

Applicants must indicate how they will comply with the project-based match requirements for the grant. A fifty percent (50%) cash match must be available and expended on those allowable costs directly associated with the approved project. The maximum grant period for the Community Recycling Grant is 12 months.

A grant funding line is required for all projects. (Examples include the OEPA logo/signage on grant-funded equipment or facilities or the standard funding credit line on printed educational material or promotional items).

COMMUNITY RECYCLING PROJECTS                                     GRANT REQUEST (Up To)        

• Commercial Recycling                                                             $  50,000
• Construction & Demolition Debris Recycling                               $ 100,000
• Curbside Recycling                                                                  $ 200,000
• Deconstruction Material Recycling                                             $ 100,000
• Drop-off Recycling                                                                    $ 100,000
• Material Recovery Facility Recycling (Public)                             $ 150,000
• Special Venue Recycling                                                           $  50,000

Subject to cash availability, grantees will receive an advance grant payment, while the remaining grant balance will be held in reserve to reconcile the grant at closeout.

*Ohio EPA (Recycling) Grant Information Meeting    Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.   Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 2045 Morse Road Building E; Assembly Center, Columbus, Ohio 43229

Note:  Registration is not required to attend the meeting. Proper identification will be required by ODNR security staff.

• 2013 Application (doc)
• 2013 Application (pdf)
• Fact Sheet

Those eligible to apply include an agency of the state, as established by the Ohio Revised Code.  An agency of the state may be a municipal corporation, county, township, village, state college or university and solid waste management district or authority. Applicants may sponsor multiple private sectors businesses (cooperating enterprises) or non-profit organizations (cooperating enterprise). Private sector businesses and non-profit organizations who are located and registered to conduct business in Ohio may seek market development funding. In addition, businesses and non-profit organizations applying for funds must secure a sponsor to serve as the grant applicant. 

• Demonstration of positive economic and environmental impact regionally or statewide
• Assurances that the project will accomplish stated goals and is transferable
• Potential for evolution into a permanent service or program without future Agency funding
• Applicant’s past performance in grant administration and project management, if applicable
• Consistency with the strategic goals of the local and state solid waste management plans
• Qualifies as an eligible project and includes one or more targeted materials
• Financial need of the applicant
• Availability of grant funds
• Submission of required forms and comprehensive responses to all applicable questions
• No outstanding financial obligation to the State of Ohio

Applicants must demonstrate that the cooperating enterprise will commit a minimum of one hundred percent (100%) matching funds, equal to the amount requested in grant funds.  The match must be a cash contribution or a documented line of credit.  The maximum grant period for the Market Development program is 24 months.  Applicants sponsoring businesses or non-profit organizations must enter into a contract with that entity to implement the grant-approved activity.  A grant funding line is required for all projects and an acknowledgement of funding source.

Subject to cash availability, grantees will receive an advance grant payment, while the remaining grant balance will be held in reserve to reconcile the grant at closeout.

*Ohio EPA (Recycling) Grant Information Meeting    Friday, October 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.   Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 2045 Morse Road Building E; Assembly Center, Columbus, Ohio 43229

Note:  Registration is not required to attend the meeting. Proper identification will be required by ODNR security staff.

Contact:  Chet Chaney, Grants Administrator, at (614) 728-0043

•     2012 Community Development
•     2012 Market Development
•     2012 Scrap Tire

•     2011 Community Development
•     2011 Market Development
•     2011 Scrap Tire