Recycle Ohio Grants
Recycle Ohio Grants from Ohio EPA fund science-based projects to boost recycling, waste reduction, and market development through equipment, outreach, and infrastructure improvements.
Funder: Ohio EPA
Due Dates: November 6, 2026 (Application deadline) | November 13, 2026 (Financial documentation for business applicants due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Source Reduction) | Up to $200,000 (Community & Litter, Academic Institution, Market Development) | Up to $300,000 (Scrap Tire); matching requirements vary by grant type.
Summary: Supports Ohio projects advancing recycling, waste reduction, and market development through equipment, outreach, and infrastructure funding.
Key Information: Highly competitive; business applicants require a government sponsor and additional documentation.
Description
The Recycle Ohio Grants program, administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), funds projects that promote recycling, waste reduction, and market development throughout Ohio. This annual, competitive program supports a wide range of activities, including equipment purchases, educational initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and innovative approaches to waste diversion. Five main grant types are available: Community and Litter, Academic Institution, Source Reduction, Market Development, and Scrap Tire. Funding is available for academic institutions, local governments, nonprofits, businesses (with government sponsors), and other eligible organizations seeking to enhance sustainability and resource efficiency in their communities.
