Recycling grant money available in Indiana

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has announced the availability of grant funds from its Recycling Market Development Board. Eligible candidates may apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $500,000. Applicants are required to provide a 50 percent match. Grant requests will be accepted through Oct. 17, 2016.

Municipalities, nonprofit organizations and public and private businesses located in and doing business in the state of Indiana are eligible to apply for funding.

Proposals should demonstrate an understanding of the changing economy for recyclers, looking at where monies can be used most effectively by businesses and communities to help achieve increased recycling statewide.

Proposals also should demonstrate a need for the project, an increase in recyclable material collection, a reduction in municipal solid waste shipped for final disposal and improved partnerships with communities, such as increased public awareness of recycling opportunities through tangible outreach and education efforts.

The Recycling Market Development Board will make final funding determinations by the end of 2016.

For additional information or to apply, contact Pam Koons at 800-451-6027 or at RMDPgrants@idem.IN.gov or visit IDEM's website here.