The Central Indiana Waste Diversion Project (CIWDP) Grants have been renewed for a second round by HEA 1512. The deadline to apply for up to $3.7 million in funding to implement projects that divert waste from final disposal in Central Indiana has passed.
Information Session
IDEM hosted a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 to discuss this funding opportunity. The webinar provided a summary of the CIWDP grants, including timeline, requirements, application guidance, and other parameters that have changed for the second round of funding. Interested entities with potential waste diversion and recycling projects that focus on Central Indiana are invited to view the recording.
Background and Timeline
Per Indiana Code 13-20-26 the Central Indiana Waste Diversion Pilot Project (CIWDPP) was established for the purposes of determining the most practical and effective means of diverting recyclable materials from waste streams for commercial reuses.
Timeline
- Project Applications will be accepted beginning July 1, 2024.
- Applications will be accepted through October 1, 2024.
- IDEM will provide recommendations to the Recycling Market Development Board before December 1, 2024.
- The RMDB will make funding decisions at the next board meeting, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Eligible projects are restricted to Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, and Boone Counties implemented by private sector entities. Applicants may seek grant funding up to $3.7 million, with a 50 percent (50%) cash match.
General Information
The Recycling Market Development Board (Board) will select candidates based on the applicant’s ability to successfully divert waste and prevent unnecessary final disposal of potentially valuable recyclable materials and to show productive reuse of the diverted waste. ((IC 4-23-5.5-14(i) & (j)).
Additional Questions
Applicants should direct any questions to the Recycling Market Development Program Manager.