Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program

The Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program, administered by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), aims to enhance recycling and waste reduction initiatives across communities. With funding ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, this program supports projects focused on recycling education, organics management, and hazardous waste disposal. Funded through a solid waste management surcharge, it encourages environmentally sound practices while requiring a 25% cash match from applicants. Note that funding is not guaranteed.

The Community Recycling Grant Program (CRGP) is authorized to provide grants by IC 13-20-22. The program is funded through the State Solid Waste Management Fund, which generates revenue through a 50 cent per ton surcharge fee at final disposal facilities within Indiana. Projects that can be funded under this program include education and promotion of recycling, source reduction, organics management (including yard waste management and composting), and household hazardous waste (HHW) collection and disposal. Eligible candidates may seek a grant ranging from $1,000 to $100,000, with a 25 percent required cash match.
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grand funds to assist communities with recycling and waste reduction efforts. The Community Recycling Grant Program is administered through the Office of Program Support (OPS) of IDEM. These guidelines are intended to aid grant applicants in submitting their application for the IDEM review process.
There is no implied guarantee of funding for a submitted grant proposal, even if the grant application meets all desired expectations.