2024 Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Grant
The Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant (WRIG), offered by BizRecycling, aims to significantly reduce solid waste generated by eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota. This grant directly aligns with BizRecycling's mission to increase waste reduction and recycling activities within the business community, support source-specific reduction and reuse, and provide innovative, sustainable solutions to waste problems. It prioritizes managing operations higher on the waste management hierarchy, encompassing waste reduction, reuse, market development, food recovery, composting, and handling hard-to-recycle materials. The target beneficiaries include for-profit businesses, nonprofits, private colleges and universities, places of worship, and specific private and charter schools in Ramsey and Washington counties. Ineligible entities include home-based businesses, all public entities, and residential apartment buildings. The grant's impact goals are centered on increasing waste reduction and recycling, supporting source-specific needs, and providing innovative solutions, ultimately leading to a significant reduction in the amount of mixed municipal solid waste (MSW) that businesses create. The grant prioritizes projects demonstrating clear impact through estimated weight in pounds of reduced waste, recycling, or organic material, and innovation through the implementation of new ideas or technologies with clear waste reduction outcomes. Funding information indicates one-time grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded, requiring a 10% cash match from applicants. Uses of funds are categorized into equipment & materials, construction & infrastructure, research & development, and education & engagement, all designed to support waste reduction and recycling capabilities. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in solid waste, the adoption of more sustainable waste management practices, and the development of innovative solutions within the business community. This contributes to the broader strategic priority of fostering a more environmentally responsible business landscape in Ramsey and Washington counties. The theory of change suggests that by providing financial support for planning, equipment, supplies, and capital improvements, businesses and organizations will be empowered to implement effective waste reduction strategies, leading to a healthier environment and more sustainable economic practices.
Award Range
$5,000 - $25,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
To be eligible for a grant, organizations must meet all the following criteria: • Have a primary mission to produce, present or create programs or activities in areas directly concerned with arts or culture • Have produced or presented arts or culture program(s) year-round (at least eight months) • Have a permanent and viable base in at least one of the following Georgia counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale. The applicant organization must have a business address in at least one of the above counties and conduct most of its local programs and services in metro Atlanta for the residents of metro Atlanta and visitors to metro Atlanta • Have annual operating expenses not exceeding $2 million for the last completed fiscal year • Provide a detailed single file, side-by-side operating budget (revenue and expenses) detailing the current fiscal year, most recently completed fiscal year and budget notes • Exist as a charitable organization in line with one of the two following options: Exist as a 501(c)(3) organization as verified by GuideStar/Candid’s Charity Check service OR Have a fiscal-agent / fiscal-sponsor designated as a 501(c)(3) organization as verified by GuideStar/Candid’s Charity Check service
Geographic Eligibility
Selected Counties
Application Opens
May 23, 2024
Application Closes
June 14, 2024
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