Collegiate Recycling Grant
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The Collegiate Recycling Grant supports South Carolina colleges and technical colleges with campus recycling, reuse, composting, waste-reduction projects, and staff training to advance sustainable materials practices.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per request, including up to $2,500 for professional development
Summary: Supports campus projects in South Carolina that promote recycling, reuse, composting, and waste reduction.
Key Information: Each institution may submit only one proposal.
Description
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) runs this competitive program for public and private colleges, universities, and technical colleges in South Carolina. It supports campus sustainability projects involving recycling, reuse, composting, and waste reduction. Funding comes through SCDES’s Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling and is classified as state fee funds.
Applicants may request support for recycling or waste-reduction projects, professional development, or both. Project funds can cover equipment, supplies, and educational materials. Professional development can support a staff member’s attendance at workshops, conferences, or certification programs directly related to recycling, waste reduction, or sustainable materials practices.
