Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant

The Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant aims to enhance Kentucky's recycling infrastructure through efficient projects leveraging limited funds. Established in 2006, this grant program requires a 25% match and prioritizes regional recycling and household hazardous waste management initiatives. By fostering public education and collaboration among local governments, it seeks to develop sustainable practices that address waste management challenges, ensuring a cleaner environment for future generations. This effort underscores the state's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Background
The Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Grants Program was established in 2006 by Senate Bill 50, effective July 12, 2006, and incorporated as a part of the Kentucky pride fund.  KRS 224.43-505(2) (c) specifies the establishment of recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) management grant programs.  A 25% match is required.
The goal of the program is to leverage limited funds into efficient and cost effective projects to help Kentucky develop an integrated recycling infrastructure, manage Household Hazardous Waste and provide recycling and HHW public education programs.
Priority will be given to regional recycling projects and regional household hazardous waste management programs with state approved interlocal cooperative agreements.
Purpose
To leverage limited funds into efficient and cost effective projects that will help Kentuckians develop an integrated recycling infrastructure and recycling public education program.