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EPA Released A Recycling Program Toolkit

EPA recently released an interactive collection of EPA and other materials to help states, territories, local governments, tribes, schools, nonprofit organizations, companies, and public-private partnerships create effective programs for recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, repair, and waste reduction. Materials in the toolkit can help communities increase participation in recycling programs and reduce contamination in the recycling stream.

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Case studies from communities who have created effective recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, reuse, and repair programs. 

Training materials on how to create educational messages and campaigns that drive behavior change.

Examples of consumer education materials that states, tribes, and local government entities can adapt and use in recycling programs.

Standardized terms with examples that may be used to describe materials that are accepted by residential recycling programs.

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Apply for New Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for Recycling & Composting -- $100 Million is Now Available! 

$100M in funding is now available to help build and transform solid waste infrastructure, manage materials to achieve a circular economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create cleaner, resilient, and healthier communities. EPA is releasing new funding opportunities under the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program and the Recycling Education and Outreach Grant program, both of which were funded by the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Register for the webinars to learn more about the programs! 

Political Subdivisions Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grants ($30,000,000): For counties, cities, towns, parishes, and similar units of government to fund projects that improve materials management and infrastructure, including collection, transport, systems, and processes related to post-use materials that can be recovered, reused, recycled, repaired, refurbished, or composted. Applications for funding are due January 16, 2023. 

State and Territories Solid Waste Infrastructure-(due February 1, 2023) for Recycling Grants ($40,000,000): For states, territories, and the District of Columbia to improve solid waste management planning, data collection, and program implementation. EPA is requesting Notices of Intent to Participate in this grant program from states and territories by .

Recycling Education and Outreach Grants ($30,000,000): For states, tribes, territories, local governments, and other organizations to fund projects to improve consumer education and outreach on waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting by providing them with the practical tools needed to reduce waste generation, decrease contamination in the recycling stream, and increase recycling rates across the country in a manner that is equitable for all. Applications for funding are due February 16, 2023. 

Learn more about each of these funding opportunities at EPA’s The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Transforming U.S. Recycling and Waste Management web page. Prepare now. 

Stay connected to learn about upcoming grant webinars. Let us know if you need accommodations by email. 

Calling All Environmental Educators! Apply now for the Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators 

The Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators recognizes outstanding kindergarten through grade 12 teachers who employ innovative approaches to environmental education and use the environment as a context for learning for their students. Up to two teachers from each of EPA's 10 regions, from different states, will be selected to receive this award. Awardees receive a Presidential award plaque and an award of up to $2,500, and the teacher’s local education agency also receives an award of up to $2,500 to fund environmental educational activities and programs. Applications are now open and must be received by January 11, 2023. 

To learn more and apply, check out the following resources: 

www.epa.gov/education/presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators 

www.epa.gov/education/application-requirements-and-form-presidential-innovation-award-environmental-educators 

Calling All K-12 Students! Apply now for the President’s Environmental Youth Award 

The President’s Environmental Youth Award (PEYA) recognizes outstanding environmental stewardship projects developed by K-12 youth. The PEYA program honors a wide variety of projects developed by young students, school classes and clubs, youth camps, and youth organizations to promote environmental awareness and action in schools and communities. Each year, each of the 10 EPA regional offices selects up to one winner in each age group – Grades K-5 and Grades 6-12. Award winners receive a Presidential plaque. All application materials must be received by January 11, 2023. 

To apply, visit: www.epa.gov/education/presidents-environmental-youth-award 

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Apply for Grants to Tackle Consumer Food Waste -- Up to $20 Million Available 

The ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund is a new initiative targeted to provide nonprofit and for-profit organizations with up to a total of $20 million in recoverable and non-recoverable grants to de-risk and scale high-impact solutions to food waste. 

The first open call for the ReFED Catalytic Grant Fund goes live on November 14 – interested applicants should submit a letter of intent by November 30 at 11:59pm Pacific Time through the online submission portal. The thematic focus for this open call is consumer food waste, specifically solutions and innovations that enable consumers to actively reduce their food waste at home, as well as in restaurant and foodservice settings, by making it obvious, affordable, and convenient. 

To apply, visit ReFED’s website. 

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Apply Now for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm to School Grant Program! 

USDA’s Farm to School grants support planning, developing, and implementing farm to school programs. Grantees may include schools and districts, Indian Tribal Organizations, agricultural producers or groups of agricultural producers, nonprofit entities, and State and local agencies. The minimum award is $10,000, and the maximum award is $500,000. Applications are due by January 6, 2023. 

To apply, visit: 

• www.fns.usda.gov/f2s/farm-school-grant-program 

• www.fns.usda.gov/f2s/resources-farm-school-grant-program-applicants 

• www.fns.usda.gov/f2s/fact-sheets 

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