Recycling and Litter Prevention Recycle Ohio Grant Webinar November 14, 2018
Recycling and Litter Prevention
Recycle Ohio Grant Webinar
November 14, 2018
Program Overview
Recycling & Litter Prevention
1981 started in Ohio Department of Natural Resources
2012 joined with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
2018 became part of OCAPP
Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance
Community Development Litter Management Market Development Scrap Tire Special Assistance Total Awarded
$173,524,695.09 $9,855,153.21 $33,292,712.21 $11,184,920.45 $8,285,167.37 $236,142,648.33
2,861 992 209 112 254 4,428
Program History1981 - 2018
Total Grants Awarded
Community Development
Litter Management
Market Development
Scrap Tire
Special Assistance
Total Funds Awarded
Community Development
Litter Management
Market Development
Scrap Tire
Special Assistance
Requested Awarded
Community Development
47 $3,406,952.00 18 $1,812,019.00
Litter Management 44 $692,654.00 31 $423,892.00
Market Development 15 $1,815,282.00 7 $841,250.00
Scrap Tire 11 $1,814,205.00 4 $833,322.00
Total Applications 117 $7,729,093.00 60 $3,910,483.00
2018 Grant Awards
Recycle Ohio Grant Version 2.0
Three grant types
Updates based on feedback• Signature language update
• New budget table
• Required attachments
• Updated instructions/fields
• Movement between screens
• Auto-fill features
Grant closes at 3:00 p.m. EST on Feb. 1, 2019
Close Out Reports
Program Updates
2019 Community and Litter GrantGroups eligible to apply:
municipal corporations
counties
townships
villages
state colleges or universities
solid waste management districts or authorities
park districts
health districts
state agencies
statewide recycling and litter prevention trade organizations*
non-profit organizations*
Twenty-five percent cash match
The proposed activity must occur on public property
Maximum grant period of 12 months
*Considered “non-profit” on online application
2019 Community and Litter Grant Eligible Costs
Equipment
purchase of equipment purchase or rental of equipment, tools and supplies for litter cleanupssafety and awareness signage
Other (Goods & Services)
disposal fees for litter and tire amnesty collection projectsproduce, print and distribute advertising and awareness materialspurchase litter clean-up awareness items such as t-shirts, etc.purchase tools and supplies necessary to implement the projectsite improvements directly related to projectssponsorships
Personal Services Contract
contracts covering the costs necessary for services of public or private contractorssuch costs shall not include salaries or benefits of existing or “in-house” employees
2019 Community and Litter Grant Ineligible Costs
Grant funds will be used to supplement, but not replace, existing funds. Non-reimbursable costs with grant funds include, but are not limited to:
costs excluded by ORC 3736 or not identified under “Eligible Costs”employees’ salaries, benefits or administrative costsfinancial services and grant writing feesfood or entertainment expenses, including procurement of coolers, grills, etc.fuel for transportation or equipmentland acquisitionmaterials not generally found in the municipal solid waste streampayment to individuals, crews or organizations to pick up litterprojects conducted on private propertyrecycling of hazardous wastewebsite development and maintenance
Tire Amnesty
Requires 25% match (up from 10%)
Requires a minimum fee of $0.50 per tire
Copy of a resolution or ordinance provided with application
Can be combined with other grant requests
A Community and Litter Grant application can have multiple grant requests:
Requested total amount equals $100,000 or less
Does NOT include C&DD and deconstruction, curbside, MRF, or organics recycling
KAB Certification and KAB renewal cannot be requested together
2019 Community and Litter Grant
2019 Community and Litter Grant Projects List Part 1
Project CategoryMaximum
Grant RequestProject Examples
examples are illustrative and not all-inclusive
C&DD and Deconstruction Recycling
$200,000
Systems and individual equipment to collect and process C&DD material at the point of generation or disposal. Funding is also available for efforts related to the deconstructing of materials for re-use markets.
Curbside Recycling $200,000Equipment related to the implementation of a new community curbside recycling service or an expansion of an existing program.
Material Recovery Facility Recycling (MRF)
$200,000The establishment of a new or expansion of an existing MRF.
Organics Recycling $200,000
Facilities capable of handling or seeking to handle food waste or other compostable material and proposing to install an “in-vessel” or similar processing system. The project may include ancillary equipment supporting an “in-vessel” composting unit.
Drop-off Recycling $100,000Purchase of equipment for start-up or the expansion of drop-off recycling collection programs.
Glass Recycling $100,000Collection and processing of mixed or color separated glass. Also any manufacturing of a finished product that uses glass as a base material.
Special Venue Recycling $50,000Recycling collection program targeted at sporting venues and entertainment facilities.
2019 Community and Litter Grant Projects List Part 2
Project CategoryMaximum
Grant RequestProject Examples
examples are illustrative and not all-inclusive
Litter Clean-up Events $40,000
Equipment, materials and supplies for an on-going litter collection effort. Also contractual costs associated with the actual collection and disposal costs of material from public land.
Tire Amnesty Collection $40,000Amnesty collection of scrap tires. Applicant is required to charge a $0.50 minimum fee as part of this grant.
Outreach & Education Training
$25,000Creating new or updating current recycling & litter prevention education and training materials.
Surveillance Cameras $25,000 Surveillance cameras for litter law enforcement efforts.
Sponsorships (Statewide Conferences)
$3,000Sponsor statewide recycling & litter prevention conferences that promote environmental efforts and technologies.
KAB Certification Fee $4,000 Certification fee for Keep America/Ohio Beautiful.
KAB Annual Renewal Fee $550 Renewal fee for Keep America/Ohio Beautiful.
2019 Market Development Grant
Eligibility: Private sector businesses who are located and registered to conduct business in Ohio
Businesses applying for this grant must secure a public sponsor to serve as the cooperating enterprise, which includes an agency of the state (i.e. municipality, county, township, village, state college or university and solid waste management district or authority)
One hundred percent cash match
Maximum grant period of 24 months
The Market Development Grant program operates on a reimbursement basis for the businesses and non-profit organizations
2019 Market Development Grant Eligible Costs
Equipmentpurchase of equipment
Other (Goods & Services)site improvements directly related to projects
purchase tools and supplies necessary to implement the project
Personal Services Contractcontracts covering the costs necessary for services of public or private contractors
such costs shall not include salaries or benefits of existing or “in-house” employees
2019 Market Development Grant Ineligible Costs
Grant funds will be used to supplement, but not replace, existing funds. Costs that are not reimbursable with grant funds include, but are not limited to:
costs excluded by ORC 3736 or not identified under “Eligible Costs”
employees’ salaries, benefits or administrative costs
equipment rental, including long-term leasing
financial services and grant writing fees
land acquisition
marketing
materials not generally found in the municipal solid waste stream
recycling of hazardous waste
research and development
2019 Market Development Grant
Project CategoryMaximum
Grant RequestProject Examples
examples are illustrative and not all-inclusive
Construction & Demolition Debris (C&DD) Recycling
$200,000C&DD operations seeking equipment to pre-process material received at their site of operations.
Glass Recycling $200,000Collection and processing of mixed or color separated glass. Also any manufacturing of a finished product that uses glass as a base material.
Manufacturing & Processing $200,000Manufacturing or processing facilities seeking to expand their capabilities to process base material or manufacture a finished product.
Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Recycling - Private
$200,000A private sector owned and operated material recovery facility seeking funds to expand operational capacity.
Organics Recycling $200,000Facilities capable of handling or seeking to handle food waste and proposing to install an “in-vessel” or similar processing system.
Eligibility: Private sector businesses who are located and registered to conduct business in Ohio
Businesses applying for funds must secure a public sponsor to serve as the cooperating enterprise, which includes an agency of the state (i.e. municipality, county, township, village, state college or university and solid waste management district or authority)
One hundred percent cash match
Maximum grant period of 24 months
The Scrap Tire Grant Program operates on a reimbursement basis for the businesses and non-profit organizations
2019 Scrap Tire Grant
2019 Scrap Tire Grant Eligible Costs
Equipmentpurchase of equipment
Other (Goods & Services)site improvements directly related to projects
purchase tools and supplies necessary to implement the project
Personal Services Contractcontracts covering the costs necessary for services of public or private contractors
such costs shall not include salaries or benefits of existing or “in-house” employees
2019 Scrap Tire Grant Ineligible Costs
Grant funds will be used to supplement but not replace existing funds. Costs that are not reimbursable with grant funds include, but are not limited to:
costs excluded by ORC 3736 or not identified under “Eligible Costs”
employees’ salaries, benefits or administrative costs
equipment rental, including long-term leasing
financial services and grant writing fees
land acquisition
marketing
materials not generally found in the municipal solid waste stream
recycling of hazardous waste
research and development
2019 Scrap Tire Grant
Project Category
Maximum Grant
Request
Project Examplesexamples are illustrative and not all-inclusive
Scrap Tire Manufacturingand Processing
$300,000Scrap tire operation targeting expansion or upgrades through equipment purchases.
Scrap Tire Civil Engineering or Construction
$300,000
Projects involving use of scrap tire material in drainage systems and backfill applications in construction sites. Construction of trails, walkways, ramps utilizing scrap tire material or use of pavers made of scrap tire material.
Paving (GTR or RAS)$300,000
Projects involving the use of ground tire rubber (GTR) or recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) or the combination of both in new paving initiatives.
Evaluation of eligible applications is based on the following parameters:
Availability of Ohio EPA grant fundsConsistency with the strategic goals of the local and state solid waste management plansFinancial need of the applicantNo outstanding financial or compliance issues with applicant
Additional assistance available with 2019 grant cycle Positive regional or statewide economic and environmental impactPotential for evolution into a permanent service or program without future Agency fundingQualifies as an eligible project
2019 Funding Criteria
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Previous Grant Award
Akron Zoo2017 GrantIn Vessel Composting UnitReducing Organic Waste
Courtesy of Akron Beacon Journal
Previous Grant AwardCity of Chillicothe2018 & 2017 GrantsMontville Township2017 GrantNew Curbside Recycling Services
Previous Grant AwardORSANCO2017 & 2018 GrantsRiver Sweep & Cleanup of The Ohio River
Previous Grant Award
City of Dayton Lime Reclamation 2016 GrantDevelop Pumping Stations for New Facility
Previous Grant Award
Lorain County SWMD2016 GrantTire Amnesty Collection Events
Previous Grant Award
Lawrence and Scioto Counties2014 GrantPurchased Surveillance CamerasAddress Illegal Dumping
Previous Grant Award
Triple Arrow Industries
2016 Grant
Reprocessing Line/Super Sack Material
Previous Grant AwardBarnes Nursery
2016 & 2017 Grants
Organic Recycling Processing Facility
Previous Grant Award
Liberty Tire Services of Ohio, LLC (Jackson Township)2016 GrantScrap Tire Processing Equipment Unit
Previous Grant AwardWillig Tire2017 GrantPrimary and Secondary Tire Shredding Units
Previous Grant Award
Full Circle Technologies, LLC2017 GrantCompounding Line to Produce GTR Material
Previous Grant Award
Jackson Center Schools2018 GrantCommunity Walking Path &Athletic Track with GTR Material
Previous Grant AwardOhio State Fair2016 & 2018 GrantsSolar Recycling ContainersMobile Education Center
Due to the competitiveness of the program, not all eligible projects will be approved for funding
Grant applications online only
Grant Application Opened: Oct. 1, 2018
2019 Grant Application Submission Deadline: Feb. 1, 2019
2019 Grant Schedule
Contact Information
Marie Barnett, Grants Administrator
(614) 705-1019
Travis Limbert, Grants Coordinator
(614) 644-2827
Dave Foulkes, Environmental Specialist
(614) 644-3118
Kelsey Heyob, Environmental Specialist
(614) 705-1013
Questions & Answers