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Recycling Market Development Program is sponsored by Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Recycle Indiana: Recycling Market Development Program Indiana Recycling Market Development Program Next funding round is anticipated for Spring 2026.
Grant Information and Guidelines Read about past grant recipients and their successful projects Learn about the board that awards the grants and its authority Read some studies about Indiana's recycling infrastructure and recyclable materials Recycling Roundtable Discussions Join the conversation about Indiana recycling opportunities and practices The Recycling Market Development Program (RMDP) was established in the early 1990s to better manage solid waste by developing markets for recycling.
The RMDP first resided at the Indiana Department of Commerce and then became part of IDEM in August 2005. History of the Recycling Market Development Program The program is supported by the Recycling Promotion and Assistance Fund (RPAF) established under IC 4-23-5. 5-14 .
Monies for this fund are one half of the $0. 50/ton fee charged for final disposal or incineration of solid waste. This $0.
25 is dedicated to economic development efforts of businesses, assisting Hoosiers in establishing new or expanding recycling businesses, as well as researching and developing projects involving recycling. This includes buying new or retrofitting equipment necessary to reuse or recycle secondary materials. The Indiana Recycling Market Development Board approves use of the money.
Next funding round is anticipated for Spring 2026. All proposal documents must be submitted online by completing the Recycling Market Development Grant Proposal Submission - State Form 56936 [WEBFORM]. (Link is active only during the open funding round) Program and Submission Guidelines The RMDP Guidelines give detailed eligibility requirements, a timeline, scoring matrix, and proposal guidance for each application question.
It is highly recommended that applicants review the full RMDP Guidelines before submitting. The guidelines are updated for each grant cycle. The current link to the guidelines is given as an example as to what to expect for the next grant round.
To review the detailed RMDP Guidelines click on the following link: Recycling Market Development 2025 Grant Announcement and Request for Proposal Guidelines [PDF] For the highlights of the RMDP Guidelines click on the tabs below: Municipalities, solid waste management districts, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and public and private businesses located and doing business in the state of Indiana are eligible to apply for funding.
Business entities applying for funding must be an established Indiana-based business, registered with the Office of the Secretary of State . All applicants must be in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Previous grant award recipients may not reapply until the following year or later after their grant has been closed.
Eligible Projects & Proposals Proposals for the Recycling Market Development Program should demonstrate an understanding of the changing economy for recyclers, looking at where monies can be used most effectively by businesses and communities to reach Indiana’s 50 percent state-wide recycling goal.
Proposals should demonstrate a need for the project and include one or more of the following: An increase in recyclable material collection and/or utilization A reduction in municipal solid waste shipped for final disposal Improved partnerships with communities, including not only economic impacts, but increased public awareness of recycling opportunities through tangible outreach and education efforts.
Projects should focus on reuse, reduction, and recycling methods. Entities must maintain goals that are consistent with the state’s interest and vision of proper solid waste management, including diverting priority materials from landfills for final disposal which could be reused or reprocessed.
Priority materials include but are not limited to: Ineligible Projects & Proposals Only one proposal project, per applicant, is eligible for funding. Public/private businesses, solid waste management districts, local government, higher education institutions, and non-profit organizations located and doing business in Indiana may seek grant funding starting at $50,000 and up to $500,000.
For example, you could decide that you need equipment and outreach funding and submit two separate proposals, respectively. Both are eligible, but the board would consider only one for possible funding. Ineligible costs include but are not limited to: building/land purchases or associated building construction costs consultant fees and travel contract services for recycling collection.
Exceptions include improvements to a docking station or sorting/tipping area of a building for waste diversion purposes; contract services performed as part of research & development; tow motors, excavators, loader trucks and other specialized mobile equipment for dedicated use for the proposed waste reduction and/or recycling project The RMDP requires a 50% cash match.
For example, if an applicant’s project will incur an investment of $200,000 total eligible costs, the applicant may apply for a $100,000 grant and must have a match of $100,000 in secured funds. This is termed a “50/50” match. Matching funds can be obtained through public/private partnerships and other non-state grant programs.
Organizations must have available funding for the total cost of the project . Grant recipients will then be eligible to receive up to fifty percent (50%) of qualifying project costs through reimbursement from the state.
Submissions for RMDP grant funding must include: Cover Page: State Webform 56936 [Webform] (Link is active only during the open funding round) Proposal with key components: Project Description/Scope of Work Past Performance Narrative Cash Match (including proof of available funding for the total project cost) Detailed Budget Narrative (including table and quotes for all relevant purchases) Supporting Documentation: If you are a business purchasing equipment, a Business Plan Quotes for all relevant purchases Optional documentation including letters of support, partnership agreements, project flow diagrams, location maps, etc., as applicable.
Applicants can refer to the Recycling Market Development 2025 Grant Announcement and Request for Proposal Guidelines [PDF] from the previous grant cycle for an example of complete proposal requirements and submittal guidance. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria listed in RMDP Guidelines: Attachment A .
Each proposal will be given a numerical score, and if eligible and complete, will be forwarded to the Board for funding consideration and approval. Selection of proposals for presentation to the Board will be made based on the program objectives and priorities. The selection team will be comprised of IDEM staff with past experience reviewing RMDP grant recipients .
The following are RMDP timeline highlights. For the full timeline visit the RMDP guidelines . These are the dates for the previous grant round for 2025.
IDEM anticipates a similar timeline for the 2026 application round. May 7, 2025 – June 18, 2025 Approval of Awards by the Board: Grant agreements are drafted, reviewed, executed. The grant is executed once all parties sign the grant agreement.
This step must be completed before any approved project expenses can be purchased: Awarded funds cannot be spent until the grant is executed. Plan to not start your project until March 2026. Informal determinations of eligibility for grant funding are available at any time via e-mail from the Grant Manager.
Informal eligibility determinations will be based on the potential applicant’s description of the proposed project and are not binding. For answers to any questions regarding the submittal requirements and/or application deadlines, or issues with submitting please contact the Grant Manager via email at: RMDPgrants@idem. in.
gov Each November, the Indiana Recycling Market Development Program issues an annual fiscal year report on program funding and awards. The State of Indiana’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30.
An archive of these reports is available for inspection: 2025 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2024 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2023 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2022 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2021 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2020 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2019 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2018 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2017 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2016 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2015 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2014 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2013 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2012 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2011 RMDP Annual Report [PDF] 2010 Recycling Annual Report [DOC] Find out about composting Find out about household hazardous waste Dispose of unwanted medicines properly Get Recycle Guys artwork and publications More IN.
gov Online Services Indiana Department of Environmental Management Submit General Questions or Comments Report Environmental Emergencies and Spills (24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week) File an Environmental Complaint Central Office Phone: (317) 232-8603 Toll Free: (800) 451-6027 (within Indiana) Hours: 8:30 a. m. - 4:00 p.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Indiana businesses, solid waste management districts, local government, not-for-profits, and higher education institutes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Recycling Market Development Program is funded by Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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