OEPA: Scrap Tire Grant

The OEPA Scrap Tire Grant Program provides funding to Ohio businesses and local governments for projects that enhance scrap tire processing and product manufacturing. Eligible applicants can receive up to $300,000 for projects utilizing ground tire rubber in construction and civil engineering. This initiative aims to improve environmental sustainability while requiring a 100% match from grantees. Grants are reimbursed post-completion, ensuring effective project execution within a 24-month timeframe.

Ohio EPA's Scrap Tire Grant Program offers Ohio businesses (for example, manufacturers, scrap tire recovery facilities, material processors) funding to create or expand scrap tire processing capacity and product manufacturing. Funds are also available for local governments and nonprofits to complete beneficial use projects that incorporate the use of ground tire rubber. Businesses are required to partner with a government sponsor to be eligible for a Scrap Tire Grant. Grant funds for business applicants are reimbursed only after project completion through the government sponsor. Scrap tire grants require a 100 percent match from the grantee. Grantees have 24 months to complete the project.
Programs
Scrap Tire Manufacturing and Processing Equipment:Maximum Grant Request - $300,000Project Examples - Equipment for creating or expanding scrap tire processing capacity and product manufacturing. Includes equipment for conveying, classifying units, metal detectors, primary and secondary shredding units, granulators, powderizer/cracker mills, magnetic extraction units, bagging equipment, skid steers, and front loaders.Scrap Tire for Civil Engineering or Construction Projects:Maximum Grant Request - $300,000Project Examples - Projects using scrap tires for drainage, backfill in construction projects or paving initiatives in civil engineering projects. Construction of trails, walkways, or ramps utilizing scrap tire material or use of pavers made of scrap tire material (ground tire rubber).

Eligibility

Ohio businesses are eligible for funding to create or expand scrap tire processing capacity and product manufacturing. Funds are also available for local governments and nonprofits.Allowable Costs:Equipment:Purchase of EquipmentGoods and Services:Site improvements directly related to projects (for example, electrical, concrete work, plumbing, compressed air lines, etc.).
Purchase tools and supplies necessary to implement the project.
Produce, print, and distribute awareness materials (local governments and nonprofits).Personal Services Contract:Contracts covering the costs necessary for services of public or private contractors related to the project.Requires a 100 percent match.

Ineligibility

Unallowable Costs:Non-reimbursable costs:Costs not identified under Allowable Costs.
Employees’ salaries, benefits, or administrative costs.
Equipment rental, including long-term leasing.
Financial services and grant writing fees.
Marketing (business product or brand-related marketing and advertising).
Food or entertainment expenses, including procurement of coolers, grills, etc.
Bulk fuel for transportation or equipment.
Land acquisition.
Website development and maintenance.Non-reimbursable Activities:In-kind donations as part of match.
Research and development.
Replacing operational funds with grant funding.