How much funding does Municipal Waste Reduction Grant (MO) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Municipal Waste Reduction Grant (MO)?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Municipal Waste Reduction Grant (MO)?

Not funded: Neighborhood clean-ups; Hazardous waste collection; Collection of items like tires; Appliances.

Municipal Waste Reduction Grant (MO)

Saint Louis County Department of Public Health

State Environmental Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Municipalities in St.
Louis County are eligible to apply.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Neighborhood clean-ups
Not eligible: Hazardous waste collection
Not eligible: Collection of items like tires
Not eligible: Appliances
Not eligible: Grant funding will not cover:Administrative costs.
Not eligible: The costs of producing or mailing municipal newsletters.

Overview

The Municipal Waste Reduction Grant in St. Louis County supports innovative projects aimed at improving waste diversion and recycling. Eligible municipalities can apply for funding to implement programs that prevent waste from entering landfills. Past successful initiatives include backyard composting, electronics recycling, and community festival outreach. Applications must be submitted three months prior to the project start date, with a resolution from the city council required for funding consideration.

NOTE: Please submit your application 3 months before scheduled event.  In regards to the approval process, allow 6 weeks for a grant less than $25,000. If the application is over $25,000 an additional 6 weeks is required for County Council approval.
Since 1996, the Solid Waste Management Program has provided grants to help fund innovative and sustainable programs to improve waste diversion in St. Louis County. The grant project must occur in St. Louis County. Funding for the grant program comes from St. Louis County voter-approved landfill surcharge fees.
Grants for waste diversion projects are available to municipalities in St. Louis County to help fund projects and events that keep waste out of landfills or improve recycling opportunities for residents.
Examples of past projects include:

Backyard Composting Bin Distribution
Electronics Recycling Collection
Community Festival Recycling Collection
Community Festival Recycling Outreach
Document Shredding
And more!

Municipalities may combine projects into one application. Only one application will be funded in one year. Applications must be submitted three months before the proposed project begins. A resolution from your city council or board is required. Projects over $25,000 can be considered but will require St. Louis County Council approval. Municipalities are responsible for a portion of costs, including the cost of administering the grant.

Eligibility

Municipalities in St. Louis County are eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

We cannot fund neighborhood clean-ups, hazardous waste collection, or collection of items like tires or appliances.Grant funding will not cover:Administrative costs.
The costs of producing or mailing municipal newsletters.