Waste Reduction Innovation Grant Proposal

Waste Reduction Innovation Grant Proposal
This grant program helps fund programs that significantly reduce landfill waste in Hamilton County, Ohio. Hamilton County ReSource will consider grant proposals for funding as they are received and will distribute approved funding on a first come, first served basis. If funding runs out, applicants will be given the option to have their proposals considered the following year if funding is available. Applicants can request a maximum of $15,000 in grant funds. For more information, visit us online.

Application Sections

Section 1 - Contact Information and Project Overview

Section 2 - Project Narrative and Supporting Documents

Section 3 - Itemized Budget Sheet

Section 4 - Project Checklist

Section 1 - Contact Information and Project Overview
Applicant Organization or Business
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Contact

First NameLast Name
Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Type of Organization

CommunitySchoolFor-ProfitNon-Profit Organization (attach IRS Certification)
Proposed Project Title
Proposed Project Summary
In 1-2 sentences, describe your project’s aims
Grant Funds Requested
Matching Funds by Organization/Business
Projected Tons Diverted
Projected People Reached*
*in a way that encourages behaviors that reduce landfill waste
Authorized Official (Print Name)
Title
Date

MonthDayYear
Date

Section 2 - Project Narrative and Supporting Documents
1 - Project Description
Describe the grant project, include objectives, and identify those your project will serve. If a project expands an existing project, give an overview of the success of the project in the past. Identify credentials of key project managers. If the project serves communities or individuals facing barriers, explain and provide evidence as to who and how it serves them.
2 - Project Schedule/Timeline
Describe schedule of events, tasks, and major milestones. When describing the schedule, keep in mind it will likely take three to five months from date the grant proposal is submitted to receive funding.
3 - Project Sustainability
Include plans for sustainably funding the proposed project in the future.
4 - Projected Results
Include an estimate of the tons of material the proposed project will divert from the landfill and the number of people reached in a way that encourages behaviors that reduce waste from the landfill. Results should be per year once the project is completely up and running. Only include results from this project, not necessarily all the waste diverted and people reached by your organization. Provide a basis for the estimate and define how you will determine the amounts. Include any additional evaluation data you plan to measure.
5 - Cooperation
List any cooperating organizations and include their address, telephone, and contact person. Describe their role in the project. Include a letter of support signed by the governing body of cooperating organizations.

Section 3 - Itemized Budget Sheet
Project Budget Narrative
Include a “Budget Narrative” that provides detailed information on all items/services listed on the budget (if project involves the purchase of equipment provide photos, brand names, and price quotes; for personnel costs, include job description, employee requirements, expected hours, salary, and evaluation criteria). Projects with vague line-item requests will not be considered/funded.

List all grant and match expenses for this project.

	List Each Item for Grant Request
Request 1
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List the amount that will be grant and match funded for each expense .

	Grant Funding	Grant Match
Request 1
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Total Grant Funds Requested
Total Match Funding
Minimum 25% match required
Total Project Cost

Section 4 -File Uploads & Project Checklist

Before submitting, review your grant application using this checklist. Hamilton County ReSource will not consider applications lacking any of these items.
File Upload - W9 and IRS Certification (if applicable)*

Include a copy of your organizations W-9 and if you are a non-profit organization, also upload a copy of your IRS certificate indicating non-profit status.
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File Upload - Letter(s) of Support *

Include letter(s) of support from the governing body of the organization applying for the grant and any cooperating organizations.
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File Upload - Additional Documents, Photos, Price Quotes, etc.

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Complete grant proposal including:

Section 1Section 2Section 3
Additional documentation including:

Letter of support from the governing body of organization applying for grantLetter of support for any cooperating organization (if applicable)Quotes on items listed in the budgetCopy of an IRS certificate showing non-profit status (non-profit organizations only)W9
Confirmation of grant proposal receipt will be provided via email.
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Waste Reduction Innovation Grant Proposal

Section 1 - Contact Information and Project Overview

Section 2 - Project Narrative and Supporting Documents

Section 3 - Itemized Budget Sheet

Section 4 -File Uploads & Project Checklist