Topeka – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is accepting applications for the Waste Tire and Green School Solid Waste grants. Funds from these two grants will go toward implementing recycling projects in schools and local communities.

Applicants can apply for the following grants:

• Waste Tire Grants – This grant program stimulates the production and sale of commercial products made from recycled Kansas waste tires including playground cover, park benches and picnic tables. Local units of government and school districts are eligible to apply for funding which will provide up to 50 percent of the total cost to purchase and install eligible products. Waste tire grant applications and guidelines can be found at www.kdheks.gov/waste/forms_grants.html.

 

• Kansas Green School Solid Waste Grants  – Funds from this grant are used to improve waste management practices in school buildings and grounds (composting, recycling, etc.). Projects are tied back to classroom curriculum. Applications and guidelines can be found at www.kansasgreenschools.org/kansas-green-school-solid-waste-grants.