Recycling Initiatives Grants

The Board of Mahoning County Commissioners, and the Mahoning County Solid Waste Management District – Policy Committee, is proud to announce that eligible entities may complete a  “2009 Recycling Initiative – Competitive Funding Grant Project” application. Eligibility and other details, including the application forms, are attached.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Green Team's Recycling Initiatives - Competitive Funding (RICF) program provides funding and support for projects that benefit Mahoning County residents while relating in some way to its mission to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Don't Litter. Since it began in 1999, the Competitive Funding Program has awarded over 3 million dollars to various entities in Mahoning County to support these projects.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING?

• Local government entities (cities, villages, townships,
  metro parks)
• Schools: Public, private, parochial
• Nonprofit Organizations: Agencies eligible can not possess a liquor license, and must demonstrate a benefit to all the residents of Mahoning County.

Please note: Organizations that received a 2008 RICF grant must have satisfactorily closed-out their grant by submitting the final report and all invoices – before making application for 2009 funding

NEW GRANT CLASSIFICATIONS / MINI & COMPREHENSIVE.

The Comprehensive Grant requires a 20% match which may include in-kind services such as: labor, donated equipment, materials, and activities directly related to the project. These grants will be very competitive – max. amount to apply for is $3,000.00.

The Mini Grant requires NO MATCH. These grants are less competitive – maximum amount to apply for is $900.00. 

HOW CAN MY ORGANIZATION APPLY FOR FUNDING?

Download the appropriate Application Packet (.PDF format) below and follow the instructions carefully for submittal. Or call Jim Petuch, Director at (330) 740-2060 for more information.

Applicants may apply for only one of the two grant options provided below.

TIMELINE:
Applicants may complete and submit their application from December 1, 2008 through January 15, 2009. The District’s Policy Committee will review applications and make formal award recommendations to the Board of Commissioners by March 1, 2009.

Notification of awards, and passage by the Board of County Commissioners, should occur by May 1, 2009. Thus, when drafting an application, applicants should consider beginning their project no sooner than May 1, 2009. There will be no extensions given, thus funds must be expended by December 31, 2009.  

DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION PACKET

2009 Recycling Initiatives Grant (159 KB)