Waste Reduction, Reuse and Recycling
Grant Program
The MARC Solid Waste Management District Grant Program provides grant funds to local governments, private businesses, not-for-profit organizations and individuals for implementing waste reduction, reuse and recycling projects.
Funds can be used for various programs including education, waste reduction, re-use, recycling, composting, collection and processing, research and development and market development for products made with diverted materials.
2008 Grant Recipients
Eleven grants totaling $497,021 were approved for funding by the executive board in November. The anticipated grant start date is January 1. The grant call for FY-2009 will begin in June 2008.
| 2008 Grant Recipients | ||
|---|---|---|
| City of Gladstone | Regional Yard Waste and Brush Collection Program | $60,000 |
| Paula Smolen | Simply Make a Difference | $15,940 |
| Clay County Parks and Recreation | Clay County Waste Reduction, Reuse, Recycling and Education Project | $15,983 |
| City of Riverside | Bring Your Own Bag | $4,225 |
| Jack Kaufmann | In-The-Green Productions Presents Jack Kaufmann | $7,500 |
| Foundation Workshop | 3rd Street Community Recycling (Cardboard) | $27,045 |
| Foundation Workshop | 3rd Street Community Recycling Center | $15,975 |
| Town and Country Disposal | District MRF | $250,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity/ ReStore | Habitat for Humanity/Habitat ReStore | $19,240 |
| Kansas City Public Television | Hit the Spot Television Campaign | $48,000 |
| City of Excelsior Springs | Recycle Center | $33,113 |
| Total: | $497,021 | |
Final applications
Applications can be downloaded online. These must be submitted in hard copy. Final applications are due by noon on Oct. 16, 2007.
Project areas
The district encourages applicants to develop projects in the following areas:
- Drop-off and/or curbside recycling – projects which expand or enhance an existing recycling program or establishes a new program.
- Glass recycling – projects which support the collection, processing, and/or end markets for glass.
- Regional recycling facilities – projects that support the development of facilities which process recyclables for marketing.
- Regional yard waste/storm debris drop-off and composting – projects which expand or develop a cooperative yard waste drop-off location for residents and municipalities.
- Special venue recycling – projects which establish recycling programs at special venues such as theatres, county fairgrounds, parks, business districts.
- Public awareness – projects which support public education on recycling and waste reduction. Local governments are encouraged to apply.
Documents for previous grant recipients
These documents (in Word format) are for grant recipients to meet reporting and reimbursement requirements. No electronic copies will be accepted. Please mail copies to district staff.
- Account sheet
- Invoice form
- Mileage form
- Quarterly report form
- Final report form
- SWMD logo (1MB, .tif format)
- MDNR logo (.bmp format)
Eligibility
The district, comprised of Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray Counties and all cities therein, receives funds from the Missouri Solid Waste Management Fund to reduce the amount of waste entering our landfills.
Any municipality, county, public institution, not-for-profit organization, private business or individual currently operating in the District is eligible to apply.
Selection process
Applications are evaluated using criteria set forth in Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) regulations and are reviewed by a committee of five to eight volunteers, representing a variety of professional backgrounds. Recommendations for funding are presented to the district’s executive board and are submitted to the state for final approval.
Funding
A $2.11 fee is collected on each ton of solid waste disposed in Missouri landfills or transferred to out-of-state facilities. These funds support solid waste management and diversion programs coordinated by the state’s 20 solid waste districts, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, and EIERA Missouri Market Development Program.
Previously funded projects
A list of all grants awarded since 1993 is available online in PDF format.
For more information
Please contact Nadja Karpilow, 816/701-8226