Index
- Purpose
- FY26 Grant Documents
- Grant Important Dates
- Application Assistance
Purpose
Our grant program provides financial assistance to cities, counties, non-profits, businesses, schools and individuals for:
- Developing new or improved programs that further the recycling and waste reduction efforts of the district;
- Projects using materials made from post-consumer resources;
- District-wide projects incorporating education and technical assistance to increase waste reduction services and collected volumes of targeted materials
Applicants must operate within Region D: Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, or DeKalb County
FY2026 Grant Documents
- FY26 Application Guidelines: Complete description of grant program and application
- FY26 Application: Applicants must complete their application using our fillable PDF form
- FY26 Grant Scoring Criteria: These criteria will be used to score applications and inform recommendations for approval
FY2026 Grant Important Dates:
Grant | Final Application Due | Scoring | Board Approval |
All projects | 4/4/2025 | 4/8/25 | 4/10/25 |
Individual Assistance:
- Email Hayley Howard at region@regiondrecycling.com to schedule an application meeting or to ask questions.
- Call Hayley Howard at 816-393-5250 to schedule an application meeting or to ask questions.