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BERRIEN COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY
SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Deadline: Wednesday, November 14, 2007
OVERVIEW
Berrien County Resource Recovery School Grant program is available to provide
monetary support for waste reduction and recycling projects in schools. Grant
money will go toward purchasing recycling equipment and/or curriculum supplies
to help carry out the projects. Projects should provide new or expanded in-school
opportunities in the 4R’s; reducing, reusing, recycling, and re-buying (buying
recycled products).
The School Resource Recovery grant is competitive and based on innovative ways to
introduce or strengthen the 4R’s in the school system, integrate or improve recycling
collection throughout the school/district, and implement classroom programs and
curriculums to enhance recycling activities in school. Especially critical in the
evaluation process is the long-term effectiveness of the use of funds.
The County Board of Commissioners has allocated $10,000 of the County Landfill
Use Fund for the 2007-2008 School Resource Recovery Grant. Grant submissions
may be made for any amount up to $1,500 per applicant. The County can also
award partial funding of projects.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
The Resource Recovery School Grant program is open to any public, non-public,
public school academy, home-school group, or school districts in Berrien County
(district-wide programs encouraged) for grades K-12, and college campuses located
in Berrien County.
REVIEW PROCESS
Completed grant proposals received on or before the deadline, November 14, 2007,
will be reviewed by the Grant Selection Committee. The committee reserves the
right to request additional information (including the ability to execute the grant
with partial funding) if needed, or reject any submissions that it feels do not meet
the criteria listed. Grant recipients will be announced in December.
GRANT MONETARY PROCEDURES: REIMBURSEMENT
Monies awarded to a school/district will be paid on a reimbursement basis. The
grantee will be required to submit documentation of all funds expended toward the
project, which were outlined and approved on the original grant application,
including copies of all receipts. Based on review and approval of this information,
the grantee will be reimbursed for project expenses.
PROJECT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The grantee will be required to submit to Berrien County Resource Recovery the
project funds expended documentation and receipts no later than May 30, 2008
for reimbursement. For faster reimbursement, grantees may submit documentation
as equipment is received. The Environmental Specialist is available for technical
assistance as projects are put into place. She will also contact the School/District
grant contact person after the project is in place for an update & review.
To receive a Recycling In School: Steps to a Successful School Recycling Program
booklet, contact Berrien County Resource Recovery.
November 14, 2007:
December 2007:
May 30, 2008:
GRANT TIMELINE OVERVIEW
Deadline for Grant Application
Grant Recipients Announced
Deadline to submit Receipts for Reimbursement
EXAMPLES OF ELIGIBLE PROJECT CATEGORIES
This section lists examples of acceptable and unacceptable grant projects. This list
is not all encompassing and is to be used as a guide. The County reserves
judgment as to the eligibility of any grant submission.
ACCEPTABLE
Purchase equipment to start/improve a recycling collection program such as
• Recycling bins for classrooms & offices
• Recycling storage containers for schools
• Recycling collection carts for material pick-up inside the school
• Composting bin(s) for the schoolyard
• Classroom worm composting bins and supplies
• Exterior recycling bins at the school
Purchase waste reduction equipment such as
• Reusable cafeteria equipment to replace disposable – such as food containers,
trays, napkins, etc.
Contribute to the purchase of NEEDED equipment or supplies made from
recycled materials, including post-consumer waste, for schools (MUST INCLUDE
AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT IN THE PROJECT IF PURCHASING THESE
MATERIALS)
• Recycled content park benches, planting barrels, classroom equipment, etc.
• Recycled content Playground equipment (such as recycled tire ground cover)
Purchase supplemental educational materials to enhance the recycling and
waste reduction practices in school, such as
• Recycling educational posters, books, and videos for the school
• Solid Waste Management & Recycling curriculum tools
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UNACCEPTABLE
Waste disposal oriented projects
Operations funding
One-time events such as field trips, etc.
Berrien County Resource Recovery, 269-983-7111 ext 8234, Email: [email protected]
EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS YEAR GRANT RECIPIENT PROJECTS
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Started paper recycling at an elementary school. Grant funds helped purchase
classroom recycling bins, recycling collection carts, and large paper recycling
storage carts.
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Incorporated Worm Composting in science curriculum. Grant funds helped
purchase worm composting bins, worms, and educational materials to carry out
composting of school food waste.
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Improved student-run school yard waste composting project. Grant funds
helped purchase supplies to build an outside compost bin.
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Started a plastic bottle recycling collection at the Middle School. Grant funds
helped purchase a “Bottle Bin” shaped like a large plastic drink bottle for
collecting bottles in the hallways at school.
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Increased promotion and education of resource recovery at school. Grant funds
helped purchase an Environmental Issues Poster Set to hang in school hallways
and classrooms.
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Enhanced school’s library supply of Recycling related books, videos, &
curriculum supplies.
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Purchased rechargeable batteries & chargers for use in all Science labs in the
building.
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Created a hand-made paper project and purchased supplies such as blenders,
screens, and irons for the paper making process.
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Purchased a recycled content bench and picnic table to help with the schools’
Playground Improvement Plan.
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Improved school’s computer lab by purchasing refurbished computers and
related equipment.
LIST OF COMPANIES USED FOR PAST GRANT PROJECTS
Berrien County does not endorse any particular company listed and other
companies are available.
Bins & Recycle Equipment
• Thayer, Inc.: Benton Harbor, 269-925-0633
• Richardson’s Office Equipment: Benton Harbor, 269-825-2101
• Midpoint International, Inc.: Ontario, 888-646-4246
• Busch Systems: Ontario, 800-565-9931
• Local Office Supply Stores, Hardware Stores, and Department Stores
Resource Recovery Related Videos, Books & Curriculum
• Frey Scientific: www.freyscientific.com
• Library Video Company: www.libraryvideo.com
• Flowerfield Press, Kalamazoo, 269-327-0108, www.wormwoman.com
• Waste WISE Curriculum Series, MI United Conservation Clubs, 517-371-1041,
www.mucc.org/ConservationCurricula
Composting Equipment/Supplies
• Lowes & Home Depot for backyard composting bin building supplies.
• Flowerfield Press, Kalamazoo. 269-327-0108. Worm composting supplies.
www.wormwoman.com
Other
• Radio Shack: Rechargable battery supplies
• Computers For All, Inc.: Elkhart, Refurbished Electronic/Computer Equipment
IN, 574-970-5909
• Kampik Industries: Edwardburg, Recycled-content benches & tables, 269-6636353
• Local Stores (Wal-Mart, Meijer, etc.): for composting supplies such as gloves and
tools
BERRIEN COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY
SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
Deadline: November 14, 2007
School __________________________________ District _______________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________
Grant Contact Person(s) __________________________________________________________
Contact Telephone # ________________________ Fax # _____________________________
E-mail address(s) ________________________________________________________________
Directions: Attach the project description/grant proposal narrative to this
application. Include information that pertains to each of the following 5 headings.
A. Background & Project Introduction: Briefly describe current practices at the
school. Also, give an overview of the proposed recycling/waste reduction
project(s).
B. Project Plan: Describe the plan in detail to include
Target population – grade level(s) & number of students impacted
Process – details on how the project will be carried out, where the equipment
will be ordered from, where it will be used, & who will carry out the project.
Timeline – when will activities take place or equipment be ordered and used.
C. Plan for Educating: Describe how the students & staff will learn about the
project, how to participate in the project, and how to use the equipment.
D. Budget: Itemize how the grant monies will be spent, indicate total project cost,
and identify sources of funding for costs that may not be awarded in the grant
process; such as cost for services that may be needed to maintain an ongoing
program (see Budget example on back). Show copies of quotes, if available.
E. Long Term Effectiveness: Explain how the project/equipment will benefit the
school/district long-term.
Signatures:
I agree that all information is accurate and complete. If chosen as a recipient of this grant, I agree to
have a project review with the County Environmental Specialist. I also agree to submit reimbursement
documentation by May 30, 2008. Receipts of all expenditures will be submitted according to the final
approved grant proposal. This project receives the support of the school administration.
Principal, Superintendent, or School
Administrator’s Signature
Applicant’s Signature
Submit complete application and attachments to:
Berrien County Administration Building
Attention: Jill Adams
701 Main St.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received:
Received By:
BUDGET SHEET EXAMPLE
This information can be used to help with the budget portion of the grant
application. Be sure to:
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Itemize how the grant money will be spent.
Include Shipping/Handling cost, if applicable.
Indicate total project cost.
Identify sources of funding for costs that may not be awarded through the
grant, such as cost for services that may be needed to maintain an ongoing
program.
Document which store or company the items will be coming from and the cost
per item (include quotes from the company).
Below is a sample budget sheet and column headings:
Description of Item(s)
Include Company Name &
Item Catalog ID #, if applicable.
List items in the order of priority.
28 Qt. Recycle Deskside Bin, blue,
with "We Recycle" imprint.
Thayer, Inc., Benton Harbor
Item # RU2956BU
Worm-A-Way Worm Composting Bin.
Flowerfield Enterprises, Kalamazoo.
Model 7002.
Waste WISE Curriculum.
MI United Conservation Clubs.
Purpose/Use of Item
Place in each classroom for
collection of paper for
recycling.
Worm bin will be used in
Science lessons for grades
4&5.
To be used by all teachers to
incorporate recycling
lessons in the classroom.
Requested
Shipping & Total Cost Reimbursement
($)
Amount ($)
Quantity Unit Price Handling
30
6.45
0.00
$193.50
$193.50
2
69.00
17.35
$155.35
$155.35
1
35.00
3.50
$38.50
$38.50
$387.35
$387.35
Total