SWMD Grant Program

The MARC Solid Waste Management District provides financial support in the form of annual and small project grants.

The program provides grant funds for implementing waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting projects. The primary goal of projects is to increase waste diversion within the district. Projects must be located within Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri.

Grant Details

Who is eligible?

Any municipality, county, public institution, nonprofit organization, private business or individual currently operating in the district is eligible to apply. The district represents Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte, and Ray counties and all cities therein.

What type of projects are eligible?

Funds can be used for various programs including education, waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, collection and processing, research and development and market development for products made with diverted materials.

Which funding type fits your needs?

There are two types of SWMD funding available, the annual grants call and the small project assistance fund.

Small Project Assistance Fund

The Small Project Assistance Program is for smaller, six-month projects asking for up to $3,500.

More about Small Project Assistance Funds

Annual Grant Call

The Annual Grant Funding is for larger projects that exceed the scope of the Small Project Assistance Fund.

More about Annual Grant Fund

Selection and funding

What is the 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.

What is the funding source?

The district receives funding for its grant program through the Missouri Solid Waste Management Fund. 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.

Grantees and Projects

Current (2023) Grant Recipients

Entity	Project	Description	Amount
Crush Glass	Crush Glass Expansion Northland Kansas City, MO	Funds will support the purchase of a trailer for hauling curbside glass recycling	$45,700
Emerald Equestrian Center	Aerated Static Pile Composting System	Funds will support the development of a aerated composting system for a horse farm	$49,213
Flourish Furnishings	Furnishing Homes with Hope	Funds will support the salary of a truck driver to pick up donations and an outreach campaign	$39,606
Ideal Industries	Ideal Industries Incorporated Recycling Center	Funds will support the construction of a new building for the community recycling center	$36,855
Kansas City Zoo	Zoo On-Site Event Composting	Funds will support the purchase of carts for food waste composting for on-site events at the Kansas City Zoo	$5,800
KC Can Compost	Regional Expansion Initiative	Funds will support the purchase of kiosks and carts for residential food waste composting	$40,907
Mid-America Regional Council	Internal Recycling & Composting Improvement Initiative	Funds will support the purchase of composting and recycling containers for an improved program	$6,500
Missouri Recycling Association	MORA Administrative and Conference Support	Funds will support the administrative salary for MORA, the state-wide recycling association.	$34,500
Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce	Clean, Green, Activiate - Reducing Alley Illegal Dumping	Funds will support the efforts to reduce illegal dumping at four alley ways in NE Kansas City.	$12,400
Product Stewardship Institute	Making Paint Stewardship a Reality for Missourians	Funds will support the work to help bring a paint stewardship program to Missouri	$44,796
Rick Caplan	INVESTT	Funds will support education on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling to middle-school students.	$16,530
Ripple Glass	Ripple Glass Commercial Collection Truck	Funds will support the purchase of a truck and containers for business glass recycling	$136,945
ScrapsKC	School Supply Diversion System	Funds will support the salaries to operate a year-round school supply diversion program for teachers.	$83,617
Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity	New Lee's Summit ReStore	Funds will support the purchase of a truck and forklift for a new Habitat ReStore in Lee's Summit	$63,090
*Total Approved Open Call Grant Projects*			$698,855

2022 Grant Recipients

Entity	Project	Description	Amount
KC Dumpster	C & D Recycling Equipment	Funds will support the purchase of a sorting system for a construction and demolition materials recycling facility.	$500,000
Missouri Recycling Association (MORA	MORA Operations and Conference	Salary for executive director and expenses toward the 2022 MORA conference to take place in Kansas City.	$69,692
Elm Dirt	Worm Farm Equipment	Funds to purchase equipment and support a salaried position for a private worm farm.	$49,900
KC Library	KC Library Recyclable Materials Baler	Funding for the purchase and installation of a baler for materials generated at the KC Public Library.	$42,00
KC Can Compost	Business Growth Manager	Funds will support the position of a business growth manager.	$40,691
Sleepyhead Beds	Digital Marketing and Earned Media Campaign	Funds for a digital marketing campaign for mattress reuse.	$31,500
*Total Approved Open Call Grant Projects*			$733,783

Complete list of grants awarded since 1993

Resources for Grantees

Required forms

Grantees are required to submit quarterly reports and invoices electronically or hard copy. To submit via e-mail, reports must be signed, scanned, and provided in PDF format.

Small Projects Final Report Form (.doc)

SWMD Grant Final Report Form (.doc)

SWMD Grant Quarterly Report Form (.doc)

SWMD Grant Program Bidding Worksheet (.doc)

SWMD Grant Program Mileage Form (.doc)

SWMD Grants Program Invoice Form (.doc)

SWMD Grants Program Time Log Sheet (.doc)

SWMD Grants Program Account Sheet (.doc)

SWMD Grant Program Budget Revision Form

SWMD Grant Program How to Invoice Instructions

SWMD Grant Program Time Extension Request Form

Logos

All district-funded projects must recognize the MARC Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). Below are image files of the logos for both screen/web and print, and vector files for print.

Please remember all scripts, publications such as brochures, flyers, signage, and other printed materials intended for distribution that are financed ― wholly or in part by district funds ― must be reviewed by district staff prior to publication.

Logos for Print

For digital