The Glass Recycling Foundation’s grant program is intended to increase glass recovery and diversion from landfills, and to connect glass generators with end-markets.
Donor Name: Glass Recycling Foundation
States: North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/07/2022
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The GRF’s mission is to promote the preservation of the environment through supporting and promoting effective glass recycling efforts. The GRF is dedicated to increasing material recovery and connecting glass generators with end markets through grants.
Glass recycling will continue to improve for residents in select cities and counties in North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
The two categories of projects allowed under the grant program are demonstration/pilot projects and education.
- Demonstration/Pilot Projects
- Should address specific gaps in the glass recycling supply chain and provide alternative strategies strengthening glass end markets.
- Examples of Potential Projects:
- Equipment for Cleaning Recycled Glass
- Collection Containers for Glass Drop-offs
- Setting up Regional Strategies for Building Collection & Storage Infrastructure for Recycled Glass
- Education Projects
- The projects need to present a clear message and strategy for educating the public about the environmental and community benefits of recycling glass and improving the quality of diverted materials from residents.
- Examples of Potential Projects
- Developing and presenting trainings about more effective glass collection and recycling practices
- Writing and disseminating case studies and guidance documents about the best management practices for effective glass collection and recycling practices
- Developing signage for residential glass recycling drop offs
- Developing and disseminating ads and announcements about glass recycling
Funding Duration
Projects should not exceed 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit entities
- Municipal, county, city, and state governments
- Public waste management districts
- Glass Collectors, Material Recovery Facilities, Beneficiators, and Manufacturers
For more information, visit Glass Recycling Foundation.
