Have a grant to share?
One of CAFR's key functions is to inform our membership of grant opportunities across the state. If you are aware of a recycling-related grant that should be listed here, please send the information to Amy Randell.
Grant Deadlines
Colorado Waste Tire Program Recycling Incentive Grants
Deadline: May 29, 2013
Funds may be available to counties, municipalities, special districts (including school districts), and state agencies, as a financial incentive to purchase products containing recycled or reused Colorado waste tires on a reimbursement basis.
Community Economic Development Projects Grant
Deadline: July 2, 2013
For projects designed to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of employment and business opportunities.
Research Grant Opportunity, Environmental Research and Education Foundation
Deadline: July 15, 2013
Submissions of scientific research proposals related to sustainable solid waste management practices are invited.
Recycling Rebates Program
Deadline: August 2013
Accepts applications for recycling rebate monies in the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Fund.
GRO Fellowship
Deadline: December 2013
Know any college students majoring in environmental studies?
P3 Awards: Student Design Competition for Sustainability
Deadline: December 2013
Highlights the use of scientific principles in creating innovative projects focused on sustainability.
Environmental Education Regional Grants
Deadline: December 2013
To increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed environmental decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment.
Solidwaste Management Grant Program
Deadline: December 2013
The objectives of the Solid Waste Management Grant Program are to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources in rural areas and improve planning and management of solid waste sites in rural areas.
Source Reduction Assistance
Deadline: Spring 2014
Help fund environmental projects that reduce or eliminate pollution at the source.
Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Fund Grants Program
Deadline: March 2014
Intended to fund implementation projects that promote economic development through the productive management of recyclable materials that would otherwise be treated as discards.
Recycling Bin Grant Program
Deadline: March 2014
The Coca-Cola/KAB Recycling Bin Grant Program supports local community recycling programs by providing bins to selected grant recipients for the collection of beverage container recyclables in public settings.
Colorado Collaboration Award
Deadline: March 2014
$50,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations for excellence and innovation.