Glass Recycling Foundation Grant Program - fundsforNGOs

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

State: All States

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 07/10/2024

Size of the Grant: Not Available

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

The Glass Recycling Foundation (GRF) is a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising funds for and distributing funds to intervention, demonstration and pilot projects that address gaps in the glass recycling supply chain across the United States.

Eligible Projects

Projects should prioritize circularity by ensuring glass is recycled into the highest and best use. Projects that show that glass will go back into the supply chain for manufacturing of products will be most likely to be funded. Additionally, applicants should outline a clear plan and strategy for how their project will be implemented. The two categories of projects allowed under the grant program are demonstration projects and education.

Demonstration Projects – Should address specific gaps in the glass recycling supply chain and provide alternative strategies for 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 and storage infrastructure for recycled glass
  - Haulers/hauling systems to increase collection
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/public education campaigns about how to recycle glass in the community.