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Find similar grantsSchool Recycling Mini Grant Program is sponsored by Hennepin County Environment and Energy. School Recycling Mini Grant Program is a grant from Hennepin County Environment and Energy that funds preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in Hennepin County, Minnesota to establish or expand recycling and organics composting programs.
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## 2026 guidelines Grant guidelines Applicants may select up to $5,000 worth of containers and BPI-certified compostable bags from the county’s product list. Compostable bags are only available to applicants starting new organics for composting programs to line their containers, not organics programs that are already in place. (Organics programs require collection bins to be lined with compostable bags.)
Hennepin County Environment and Energy will purchase the containers and compostable bags, on behalf of the applicant, and products will be delivered to the address provided in the grant application unless noted otherwise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until Thursday, October 15, 2026, or until the annual program budget is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities A virtual information meeting will be held on Thursday, February 19 from 2:00 to 2:30 p. m. Register .
Prior to applying, applicants must contact county staff through the school recycling request form. A consultation and potentially a site visit are required to assess container needs and, if applicable, compostable bag needs. To qualify for compostable bags, you must provide a quote or other documentation from a licensed hauler that supports your intent to start organics recycling.
You may request up to a 3-month supply of compostable bags. Application materials will be provided to you after your consultation. Email the following to schoolrecycling@hennepin.
us: • If requesting compostable bags: documentation of pending organics service After your application is reviewed, county staff will contact you to discuss next steps. Upon application approval, the items will be shipped to your address. Hennepin County reserves the right to refuse funding or to partially fund an application.
Grant guidelines Hennepin County Environment and Energy schoolrecycling@hennepin. us hennepin. us/schoolrecycling
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Preschools, K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $10,000 (up to $5,000 in materials and bags). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for School Recycling Mini Grant Program are due October 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
School Recycling Mini Grant Program is funded by Hennepin County Environment and Energy. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start with the full solicitation document linked on this page — it contains the submission instructions and required forms.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Completed grant application (provided after consultation) and Documentation of pending organics service from a licensed hauler (required only if requesting compostable bags). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
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