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The Recycling Consolidation Grant is a grant from the State of Wisconsin, administered by the Wisconsin DNR, that provides supplemental assistance to Responsible Units operating effective recycling programs. Available in addition to the basic Recycling Grant, this program was established in the 2011-13 state budget.
Eligible Responsible Units include cities, towns, villages, counties, federally recognized tribes and bands, and solid waste management systems in Wisconsin. To qualify, applicants must have a DNR-approved Effective Recycling Program and meet one or more statutory eligibility criteria under s. 287.
24. Eligible costs include residential and two-to-four unit household recycling and yard waste program expenses such as education and outreach, collection and transport, employee costs, and contracted services.
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Recycling Consolidation Grant to responsible units | | Wisconsin DNR Aid_Content Page_Recycling Consolidation Grant to responsible units Recycling Consolidation Grant to responsible units The Recycling Consolidation Grant is available in addition to the basic Recycling Grant.
This grant program was created in the state 2011-13 Budget to offer supplemental assistance for Responsible Units (e.g. cities, towns, villages, counties, tribes or solid waste management system) that meet the eligibility criteria in s. 287. 24, Wis.
Stats. Responsible Units: cities, towns, villages, counties, federally recognized tribe or band in this state or a solid waste management system under s. 59.
70(2), Wis. Stats. and s.
287. 09(1), Wis. Stats.
In order to be eligible for the Recycling Consolidation Grant, Responsible Units must: have a DNR approved Effective Recycling Program ; and meet one or more of the criteria in s. 287. 24 (2), Wis Stats.
. Residential and two-four unit household recycling and yard waste program costs (net of the sale of recovered materials).
Examples include but are not limited to: education & outreach materials; collection/transport of residential recyclables; RU employee salary, wages and benefits; contractual (purchased) services; and Examples of ineligible costs Collection of recyclables or yard waste from governmental, businesses and residential housing larger than four units and other costs as defined in s. NR 542. 05, Wis.
Adm. Code. For more information, see the Eligible and Ineligible Cost Categories.
Applications are submitted from July through October for the upcoming grant year. Grant award payments are issued no later than June 1 of the grant year. Actual expenditure documentation is due annually on April 30 for the preceding year by completing the Recycling Activities and Actual Costs Annual Report .
Completed grant applications that are submitted by the due date of October 1 are eligible for full funding.
Applications submitted after the October 1 due date are subject to reduced funding as follows: Date Submitted Percent Funding By October 1 100% By October 10 95% By October 20 90% By October 30 75% October 31 or later 0% Note: If the grant application due date falls on a non-business day, the due date is moved to the next business day. Our recycling grant application is available online from July through October each year.
Responsible Units will receive an email notification with recycling grant application instructions on or about the 1st of July each year. Both recycling grants are applied for with one application. If you are applying for the basic Recycling Grant you are not required to complete the section related to Recycling Consolidation.
If you are applying for both the basic Recycling Grant and Recycling Consolidation Grant you will need to fill out the whole application including the Section specific to Recycling Consolidation. For more details on applying for recycling grants, refer to the Basic Recycling webpage at dnr. wi.
gov/aid/Recycling. html 2021 Grant Application Instructions [PDF] Recycling Consolidation Grant, s. 287.
24, Wis. Stats.
Procurement Guide for Local Governments Receiving DNR Grants Eligible Cost Categories [PDF] Ineligible Cost Categories [PDF] Grant Eligible & Ineligible Materials [PDF] Tips and Guidance for Responsible Unit Cooperation and Consolidation 2014 DOT Classified Equipment Rates Standard and Special Rated Units 2014 DOT Non-Standard Equipment Numeric Listing 2013 Classified Equipment Rates Standard and Special Rated Units 2012 Classified Equipment Rates Standard and Special Rated Units 2012 Non-Standard Equipment Numeric Listing Effective Recycling Programs, s.
287. 11, Wis. Stats.
Financial Assistance for Responsible Units, s. 287. 23, Wis.
Stats. Recycling Consolidation Grants, s. 287.
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NR 542, Wis. Adm. Code - Recycling Grants to Responsible Units Ch.
NR 544, Wis. Adm. Code - Effective Recycling Programs Grant related statues and administrative codes Ch.
NR 542, Wis. Adm. Code For information on recycling grants, contact: DNR Community Financial Assistance
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: See the Wisconsin grants portal for complete eligibility requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Recycling Consolidation Grant is funded by State of Wisconsin. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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