CAFR's Recycling News http://www.cafr.org/blog Turning today's waste into tomorrow's resources. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:31:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Community Economic Development Projects Grant http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=1885 http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=1885#comments Thu, 06 Jun 2013 11:24:13 +0000 Amy Randell http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=1885 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.]]>

DEADLINE: July 2, 2013

AVAILABLE: Up to $800,000 over a period of up to 5 years

NUMBER OF AWARDS: 21

FUNDING USES: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Community and Economic Development program will provide grants to Community Development Corporations for projects designed to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of employment and business opportunities. The CED program seeks to fund projects that address the personal and community barriers that must be overcome to help low-income individuals become self-sufficient.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Private, non-profit Community Development Corporations with 501(c)(3) or non-501(c)(3) status

]]> http://www.cafr.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1885 0 Research Grant Opportunity, Environmental Research and Education Foundation http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=1607 http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=1607#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:00:04 +0000 Amy Randell http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=1607 July 15, 2013
Submissions of scientific research proposals related to sustainable solid waste management practices are invited.]]> To respond to this solicitation for sustainable solid waste research, please download the formal RFP for instructions and submittal criteria.  Submissions of scientific research proposals related to sustainable solid waste management practices are invited in the following areas:

A. Waste minimization
B. Recycling
C. Waste conversion to energy, biofuels, chemicals or other useful products. This includes, but is not limited to, the following technologies:

- Waste-to-energy

- Pyrolysis/Gasification

- Oxidation

- Anaerobic digestion

- Composting

D. Strategies to promote diversion from landfills (e.g. separating organics, market analysis, optimized material management, logistics, etc.)

There are two annual deadlines for solicited proposal submissions, January 5 and July 15

Proposals will be accepted 10 days prior to the deadline dates listed above up to the close of business (5:00 p.m. eastern time) on the deadline date.  If not received by this time, proposals will not be considered.  Generally, a response regarding proposal status will be given within 45 – 60 days from the submittal date.  If any of the above dates fall on a weekend, then the deadline will be the Monday following the due date.

]]> http://www.cafr.org/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1607 0 Recycling Rebates Program http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=337 http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=337#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:00:39 +0000 Amy Randell http://www.cafr.org/blog/?p=337 August 2013
Accepts applications for recycling rebate monies in the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Fund. ]]> Deadline: August 2013

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), working through its Pollution Prevention Advisory Board and the Assistance Committee to the Board, requests applications for a rebate from the Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) Fund. The intent of the RREO rebate program is to assist recycling service providers in offsetting costs associated with transportation, general operations, or to expand or improve service to their customers.

For details, and to access the rebate applications and informational packet, please visit the CDPHE website.

Questions may be directed to (303) 691-4955 or via email at cdphe.ppp2@state.co.us

 

RREO Rebate Program: Funds Distributed by County, FY2009-2013


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