Solid Waste Division accepting grant applications

The Solid Waste Division is currently accepting grant applications for projects that promote recycling and waste diversion on Kaua‘i, according to a county news release. A total of $50,000 is available in the grant program, and nonprofit agencies and for-profit businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. Examples of programs that are eligible for funding include: educational or recognition programs, such as videos, websites or classroom presentations; creation of recycled products; plus any recycling or waste diversion program not currently offered by the county.

Applications are available on the county website, www.kauai.gov/

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The deadline to turn in a grant application is Monday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.

Judging for the Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Program will be based on the following criteria:

• Strength of proposal and compatibility with county waste diversion goals – 10 points

• Educational impact: potential to change habits or practices, leading to waste diversion – 5 points

• Measurability of project’s success – 4 points

• Experience of organization with implementing similar projects – 4 points

• Budget feasibility – 4 points

• Ability to leverage other non-county resources or have potential for self-sustaining projects – 3 points

A selection committee will review the proposals and rank them according to their overall scores.

The projects that are chosen for a grant award may receive full or partial funding.

Applications will also be accepted via email to: afraley@kauai.gov.

To learn more about the Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Program, visit the county’s website at www.kauai.gov/recyclinggrants or call Fraley at 241-4837.