Steve Thompson Memorial Education Grants
Funding Amount
$80,000+
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Steve Thompson Memorial Education Grants
Overview: Education grants program to bring recycling professionals to the Resource Recycling Conference for professional development and networking.
Amount: More than $80,000 distributed annually (2017: 53 grants awarded)
Geographic Scope: United States
Eligibility: Recycling professionals from U.S. communities and states
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What the Grant Covers:
Purpose: Honors Steve Thompson, former executive director of the Curbside Value Partnership (The Recycling Partnership's precursor organization). Thompson was a committed recycling champion who passed away in 2016. The grants recognize that recycling professionals are key to better program performance.
Background: First offered in 2016 with 10 grants from 200+ applications. In 2017, 53 grants were issued from over 500 applicants, representing 34 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
Partners/Funders: The Recycling Partnership, Re-TRAC Connect, Resource Recycling Inc., Cascadia Consulting Group, Closed Loop Fund, Dow, Keep America Beautiful, ReCollect, Recycle By City, and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
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How to Apply
Application Process
Specific application details were not provided in the available content. Based on the 2017 announcement:
- Application Basis: Competitive selection process
- 2017 Results: 53 grants awarded from more than 500 applicants
- 2016 Results: 10 grants awarded from more than 200 applicants
For current application information and deadlines, applicants should contact The Recycling Partnership directly or visit their grants page.
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