Recycling Grant Program

Recycling Grant Program is sponsored by Cook Family Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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This grant funding is an outcome of the Shiawassee Community Recycling Work Group, a diverse coalition of organizations working to strengthen the local economy, reduce environmental impacts, and improve quality of life for all residents through recycling and resource recovery. Grant applications are being accepted now for our June Board Meeting.

Completed Google Application Form is due by September 1st, and all additional materials are due by September 15th, for the October meeting.

Funding is available, again, for projects and partnerships that address these objectives: Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills through increased recycling, waste prevention, and new markets for recoverable materials Lower greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate impacts, and/or Prevent pollution and protect natural resources, including natural areas, and agricultural lands in the Shiawassee River watershed Advance a more equitable and inclusive society by providing new or expanded local educational and economic opportunities Enable greater community access to implement and lead sustainability efforts Prioritize projects that serve underserved or marginalized populations, and/or Support initiatives that improve quality of life for all residents, ensuring benefits are accessible and fairly distributed Create sustaining, long-term economic value within Shiawassee County Support local job creation and new business opportunities, especially for those facing barriers to employment and/or increasing local wages.

Strengthen the local economy through projects that catalyze economic opportunities for other organizations Before completing the Google Form, please thoroughly read the detailed CFF Sustainability Grant Guidelines – Spring 2026 . For support with your application, please follow the format of the Sample Grant Recycling Application Narrative . Access The Cook Family Foundation’s grant form specifically for recycling via Google Form .

Please reach out to Rachel at the Foundation via email with any questions or concerns – Rachel@cookfamilyfoundation. org.

Potential Matching Grant Programs EGLE Grants – State Grants: • Recycling Infrastructure Grant – Collection/Processing • Organics Infrastructure Grant – Organic • Rural Electronics Recycling Grant RFP – Electronics The Recycling Partnership : • Michigan Small Community Education Grant Program • Grants for Processors/Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) o General MRF Assistance Grants o Aluminum Can Recycling Grants o Film & Flexibles Recycling Grants o Polypropylene Recycling Grants NEXTCYCLE: (State Funds Pass Thru) • CIRCULAR ECONOMY GRANTS – Markets Print (Opens in new window) Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Share on X (Opens in new window)