Boulder County Community Outreach Program

(Boulder County, Colo.) - If your organization has been looking for money to fund a project that focuses on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and/or composting, then look no further.
The Boulder County Resource Conservation Division is allocating $50,000 for its 2009 Community Outreach Program and applications are now being accepted. Proposals must be received at the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division office by October 28 to be considered. Project funding will commence in January 2009.

Community Outreach Program initiatives provide an opportunity for businesses, organizations and individuals within our community to contribute to Boulder County’s long-term vision of moving towards Zero Waste. This vision is outlined in Boulder County’s Zero Waste resolution and is being detailed in the development of a Zero Waste Plan. With the commencement of the County’s single-stream collection and processing program and curbside composting collection, there are opportunities to support these programs with new Community Outreach Program initiatives.

In addition to the programs supported in prior years, Boulder County is encouraging programs with an emphasis on single-stream collection/education and/or zero waste programs (establishing collection of single-stream recyclables, organic materials, etc.) for residents, businesses and governmental buildings. We will continue to accept and consider applications for programs that fall outside of this limited focus.

A pre-proposal workshop will be offered from 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct.7, at the Boulder County Recycling Center, 1901 63rd St., Boulder. Attendance is highly recommended for new applicants but not required. The workshop will provide answers questions about the program and the application process, as well as other details. To obtain an application online, visit www.bouldercountyrecycles.net , or for more information and/or to receive a packet call 720-564-2221.

The minimum funding amount available for a project is $1,000, with a maximum of $10,000. Local governments, non-profit organizations, school districts, schools, private companies and individuals may apply as long as the scope of work is in Boulder County or the City and County of Broomfield and insurance requirements are met.