The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has announced it is now accepting applications for the 2010 Alabama Recycling Fund Grants Program. The Department projects that $1.5 million in grant funds will be available this year.
The program is open to local governments and nonprofits/authorities seeking to promote local recycling efforts by enhancing established recycling programs or by initiating new recycling programs. Grant applications must be submitted to the ADEM by March 1, 2010, to be considered for funding. Applications and regulations detailing program requirements and the process for applying may be found online at www.adem.alabama.gov.
The program is in its second year of operation. Last year, eight out of 37 applicants were awarded grant funds totaling more than $1.1 million and grant recipients from across Alabama are using these funds to establish and enhance recycling programs.
Additional information on the Alabama Recycling Fund Grants Program, including a full list of 2009 grant recipients, can be obtained by contacting the ADEM Materials Management Section at (334) 271-7988 or by e-mail at recycling@adem.state.al.us.
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