The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announces grant funding availability through the Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP).
Donor Name: Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
State: Indiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/15/2022
Grant Size: $50,000 up to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The 2022 grant funding round will consider projects that increase recycling markets, education, and collection efforts in reaching the state’s recycling goals.
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 Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
