SWACO offers grant opportunities to help businesses reduce waste, increase recycling and keep materials out of the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill.
Which Grant is Right for Me?
| SWACO Business Equipment Grant | Ohio EPA Market Development Grant | |
|---|---|---|
| Who administers it? | SWACO | Ohio EPA |
| What does it fund? | Equipment and projects that reduce or divert waste | Waste reduction and market development projects |
| Typical funding amount | $1,000 - 75,000 | Up to $200,000 |
| Match requirement | 50% cash match | 50% cash match |
| Application timing | Rolling basis | Annual grant cycle |
| SWACO's role | Grant administrator | Local government sponsor |
Not sure which grant fits your project? Email [email protected](opens in new tab) and SWACO can help you determine the best grant for you.
SWACO Business Equipment Grant
The Business Equipment Grant (BEG) supports projects that have the potential to divert materials from the Franklin County Sanitary Landfill for recycling and waste reduction.
Ohio EPA Market Development Grant
Ohio EPA offers an annual grant program to support waste reduction and market development projects. Grants may provide up to $200,000.
This is an Ohio EPA grant program and is not administered directly by SWACO.
Get Started
Need Help?
SWACO staff is available to serve as a resource to:
- Provide advice and technical expertise.
- Help develop projects
- Provide recommendations to help ensure proposed activities incorporate best practices to help execute successful projects with maximized outcomes.
- Market your project
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Have questions or need further support please contact [email protected].
Looking for other funding opportunities?
SWACO offers additional grants to support waste reduction, recycling and diversion projects throughout central Ohio. Explore all SWACO grants.(opens in new tab)