INDIANA—The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the availability of grant funding for recycling projects from the Recycling Market Development Program. Eligible candidates may seek a grant of $50,000 to $500,000. Proposals are being accepted now through June 18, 2025.
The public and private businesses, local government, solid waste management districts, higher education institutions, and nonprofit organizations located and doing business in Indiana are eligible to submit funding proposals.
Proposals must show a need, an increase in recyclable material collection or utilization, a reduction in municipal solid waste shipped for final disposal, or improved partnerships with communities. They must also include economic impacts and increased public awareness of recycling opportunities through tangible outreach and education efforts.
Projects should demonstrate sustainability and an understanding of the changing economy for recyclers, as well as look at where monies can be used most effectively to increase statewide recycling.
Final funding determinations will be made this fall. To apply, visit idem.IN.gov/recycle/recycling-market-development-program. For additional information, please get in touch with 800-988-7901 or RMDPGrants@idem.IN.gov.
About the Recycling Market Development Program
The Recycling Market Development Program operates under the Recycling Market Development Board as established by IC 4-23-5.5. The grant money for the program comes from the Recycling Promotion and Assistance Fund, an account generated by a per-ton fee on solid waste disposed of at Indiana landfills. The fund supports source reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting to prevent solid waste from permanent disposal.
