County will allocate $50,000 for reuse, recycling, and composting programs

Boulder County, Colo. – The Boulder County Resource Conservation Division is allocating $50,000 for its 2018 Zero Waste Funding Program. Zero Waste Funding Program Applications are now being accepted. Proposals must be received at the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division office by Monday, Dec. 3, 2017 at 2 p.m. to be considered. Project funding will commence in January 2018.

In addition to the programs supported in prior years, Boulder County is encouraging programs with an emphasis on resource diversion (new tons diverted from the landfill) for businesses, residents, and government buildings. The county will continue to accept and consider applications for programs that fall outside of this limited focus.

Established in 1997, this funding has awarded more than one million dollars for education and infrastructure initiatives that promote waste reduction and diversion from the landfill.

Zero Waste Funding provides an opportunity for businesses and organizations within our community to contribute to Boulder County’s vision of becoming a zero waste community. This vision is outlined in Boulder County’s Zero Waste Action Plan.

The minimum funding amount available for a project is $1,000, with a maximum of $10,000. Local governments, non-profit organizations, school districts, schools, private companies, and individuals may apply as long as the scope of work is within Boulder County or the City and County of Broomfield and insurance requirements are met.

For more information and the application for zero waste funding, visit: http://bit.ly/ZeroWasteFunding