Community Waste Reduction Grant

Grant Cycle

Grant applications for the 2019 Community Waste Reduction (CWR) Grant cycle will be accepted Monday, July 2, 2018 - Friday, September 21, 2018. Applicants will have until 5 p.m. on Friday, September 21, 2018 to submit application packages.

Download the Application Today!

The complete 2019 Application Package may be downloaded here beginning Monday, July 2, 2018.

Watch the Webinar to Learn More

In July, SWACO hosted a webinar on the 2019 CWR Grant Program application process. To watch the recorded webinar, click here.

Questions? We Want to Hear From You

Interested applicants may also contact SWACO's Grants Coordinator at 614-801-6413 to discuss grant ideas and questions.

Purpose

The Community Waste Reduction (CWR) Grant (PDF) is available to support the waste reduction and materials diversion efforts of local government entities, including but not limited to schools, universities and parks, and non-profit organizations located in Franklin County by providing financial support to help offset the costs of these efforts. In return, SWACO requires grantees to document and measure the projects impacts, report results to enhance waste reduction and recycling opportunities in central Ohio and contribute to SWACO's data collection.

Program Goal

The goal of the CWR Grant Program is to maintain and improve Franklin County's recycling rate of 46.5% by funding innovative projects that address unique community waste reduction needs and have the ability to be modeled throughout central Ohio. Eligible applicants for the grant program include local government entities, including but not limited to public schools, universities and colleges, parks and non-profit organizations located in Franklin County.

The CWR Grant Criteria for evaluating applications include project planning, measurable outcomes, financial viability, need and project sustainability. Grants are competitively awarded and support efforts focused on diverting materials from the landfill through:

Waste Reduction & Reuse
Recycling
Organic Waste & Food Waste Diversion
Outreach, Education & Awareness

Eligibility

Eligible applicants for the grant program include local government entities, including but not limited to schools, universities and colleges, parks and non-profit organizations located in Franklin County. SWACO's jurisdiction of Franklin County (PDF)

Funding

The minimum grant amount is $500 and the maximum is $35,000. Applicants must demonstrate a 25% monetary contribution towards the project. Allowable costs may include:

Recycling & Diversion Equipment
Educational Supplies & Materials
Personal Service Contracts

Awards

Six grants were awarded during the 2016-2017 grant cycle. Please view our Summary Document (PDF) to learn more about these awarded programs & projects.

Eleven grants were awarded for the 2018 grant cycle. Please learn more here and see the below list of awarded programs and projects: