2024 Waste Reduction Management Grants

The Miami County Solid Waste District is offering Waste Reduction Management Grants to foster environmental education within Miami County, Ohio. This grant program aligns with the District's mission to promote responsible solid waste management and environmental stewardship. By assisting public and private school teachers, administrators, and educators, the program directly supports efforts to educate the community on crucial environmental topics. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are public and private school teachers, administrators, and educators in Miami County. The impact goal is to enhance environmental education programming related to solid waste issues, thereby increasing awareness and promoting sustainable practices among students. Expected outcomes include a more informed student body regarding topics such as recycling, waste reduction, and pollution prevention. The program prioritizes activities that directly teach students about solid waste topics. This includes classroom activities covering recycling, waste reduction, litter prevention, pollution, landfills, and earth science related to resources. Other key focuses are providing classroom materials, organizing recycling-related field trips or guest speakers, and establishing school recycling programs with containers. The grant also supports the use of recycled-content art materials and supplies for waste-reduction programs, as well as materials for school composting areas. The maximum grant amount is $500.00, indicating a focus on supporting smaller, localized initiatives with measurable results in environmental education. The strategic priority is to empower educators to implement hands-on learning experiences that translate into tangible changes in student behavior and understanding of solid waste issues. The theory of change is that by investing in accessible and practical educational tools and activities, the District can cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious citizens who actively participate in waste reduction and sustainable practices.