Would the Reuse Assistance Grant allow us to purchase art supplies, worm composting bins, and presentation supplies?
I have created educational poster boards from old cardboard boxes, so I always make sure that I am setting an example for my audience. Would this program fit the criteria for the Reuse Assistance Grant? If so, I would choose one city to partner with and assist with the application process. A. Grant and/or matching funds cannot be used to purchase worm composting bins or for items to promote recycling, as composting and recycling projects are ineligible (as stated on page 4 of the application instructions). Please note that this offering’s primary purpose is to address potential waste material that is already in existence, and to encourage the establishment of tangible and long-term systems, infrastructure, projects, and/or facilities that recover materials for reuse which are otherwise destined for disposal. As such, the Reuse Assistance Grants are intended to reuse materials currently being disposed, rather than purchase new materials to indirectly increase reuse. Q. I am working with
