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Find similar grantsSolid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) is sponsored by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). This program works to reduce the amount of solid waste generated and landfilled in Iowa. Through a competitive process, financial assistance is available for a variety of projects, including source reduction, recycling, and education.
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Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) | Department of Natural Resources Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) Professional Development Assistance (PDA) Program The Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) works to reduce the amount of solid waste generated and landfilled in Iowa. Through a competitive process, financial assistance is available for a variety of projects, including source reduction, recycling and education.
The program provides financial assistance in the form of forgivable loans, zero interest loans, and 3 percent interest loans. A 25% minimum cash match is required for each budget line item requesting funding assistance. Projects are selected through a competitive process.
Emphasis for selected projects is placed on tonnage avoided or reduced, sustainability and ability to replicate. Any unit of local government, public or private group or individual is eligible to apply for program funds.
Funds can be used for such items as: Waste reduction equipment and installation Recycling, collection, processing, or hauling equipment (including installation) Development, printing and distribution of educational materials Planning and implementation of educational forums, workshops, etc. Purchase and installation of recycled content products Salaries directly related to implementation and operation of the project Proposal deadlines – 4:00 PM on the following dates: ** If any of these dates occurs on a weekend, proposals must be received by 4:00 PM on the next business day.
Visit the SWAP online database to search for information on past projects funded through SWAP. Follow the link and click “Search Projects” to get started! Projects Requesting $25,000 or Less Guidelines (382.
29 KB) . pdf Projects Requesting $25,000 or Less - Application Form (1. 23 MB) .
pdf Checklist (174. 39 KB) . pdf Project Requesting Greater than $25,000 Guidelines (338.
26 KB) . pdf Project Requesting Greater than $25,000 - Application Form (1. 23 MB) .
pdf Checklist (174. 52 KB) . pdf Planning Area Descriptions : For project applicants wanting to determine what solid waste planning area their project is in for purposes of Form E.
Planning Area Contacts : To determine the contact information for a solid waste planning area. Professional Development Assistance (PDA) Program The Professional Development Assistance (PDA) Program seeks to support professional development opportunities provided to Iowa citizens in the areas of minimizing of solid waste generation and increasing landfill diversion.
The goal of the PDA program is to provide small financial awards to assist in the development and delivery of technical assistance, public awareness, continuing education and other professional development opportunities to Iowa's solid waste professionals, educators and others directly responsible for such activities as waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and minimization of solid waste generation.
The program is administered through the Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP). Any unit of local government, public or private group or individual is eligible to apply for program funds. Events eligible to apply for PDA funding would include: Curriculum delivery to education professionals Applicant cash match for eligible expenses is required.
Funds may be applied towards, but not limited to: Development, printing and distribution of marketing or promotional materials for solid waste related conferences, workshops, training or similar events Development, printing and distribution of of educational materials Attendance at solid waste related conferences, workshops, training or similar events Proposals to the PDA program are accepted on an open basis throughout the year and will be reviewed upon submission of the completed application.
Professional Development Assistance (PDA) Program Application (1. 57 MB) . pdf Professional Development Assistance (PDA) Program Instructions Tom.
Anderson@dnr. iowa. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Any unit of local government, public or private group or individual in Iowa. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Solid Waste Alternatives Program (SWAP) is funded by Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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