Glass Recycling Foundation Grant Program

Application Process for 2026 Grant Cycle

Application Window: May 11 - July 10, 2026
Next Deadline: July 10, 2026

#### Pre-Application
1. Attend the 2026 Grant Cycle Workshop on April 15, 2026, at 1pm EST for preview of upcoming cycle
- Workshop covers: funding priorities, eligibility, timeline, evaluation criteria, tips for strong proposals
- Recording will be available at www.glassrecycles.org
- Register at workshop link provided on grants page

#### Required Application Elements

Applicants must be prepared to discuss and submit the following:

1. Needs Assessment

• Describe why the project/service is necessary
• Explain the need for grant funds

2. Project Goals and Objectives

• Clearly state project goals
• Objectives should:
- Clearly describe goals - Be concrete and specific enough to be quantitative or observable - Be feasible - Relate to the purpose of the project

3. Project Narrative

The narrative should detail:
• Key project components
• Your expertise for implementing the proposed project
• Description of intended project outcomes
• Total grant funds being requested
• How the project will include collaboration to attain a consistent supply of glass

4. Project Metrics

List impact metrics including:
• Required: New tons anticipated to be collected and recycled as a result of the project
• Required: End markets for glass collected and recycled
• Required: Number of households or population served, including new access for residents
• Pounds or tons of glass collected
• Pounds or tons of glass sent to beneficiation or end markets
• Overall dollar/ton investment the project will aim to impact

5. Budget and Budget Justification

• Written justification for projected costs
• Explain how budget figures were determined for each category
• Indicate which costs are to be covered by grant funds
• Indicate which costs will be met by your organization or other organizations
• Note: Strong preference given to projects with third-party matching funding of 25% or more

6. Evaluation Method(s)

Describe evaluation method(s) to determine if objectives are being accomplished. Include performance benchmarks such as:
• Amount of recovered glass
• Distance to secondary processor (if necessary)
• Timeline
• Jobs created
• Impact per total project spend

7. Duration of Project

• Briefly describe the duration of the project
• Estimate time from grant approval to beginning of project or service
• Preference: Projects that aim to make progress within one calendar year of receiving grant funds

8. Sustainability

• Briefly describe plans for increased self-sustainability in future years
• Explain how the project will be sustained in the future without grant funds

Submission

• Submit application online during application window (May 11 - July 10, 2026)
• Application details and materials will be available at www.glassrecycles.org/grants when applications open
• For questions, email: info@GlassRecycles.org