The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announces grant funding availability through the Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP).
Sponsoring Agency: Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
Type of Fund: Grant
Deadline Available: Available
Deadline Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/23/2021
Size of the Fund: USD $50,000 to $500,000
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announces grant funding availability through the Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP).
The 2021 grant funding round will consider projects that increase recycling markets, education, and collection efforts in reaching the state’s recycling goals.
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
Eligible candidates may seek a grant starting at $50,000 and up to $500,000, with a 50 percent required match.
Matching Funds Requirement
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.
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.
More information at: https://www.in.gov/idem/recycle/recycling-market-development-program/
Eligible Countries:
United States
