Kaua‘i Solid Waste offering $80k through competitive grant program

The County of Kaua‘i Solid Waste Division is now accepting grant applications for projects that increase recycling and waste diversion consistent with recommendations put forward in the most recent Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update. A total of $80,000 is available in the new competitive grant program.

Applications are available on the Kaua‘i County website, county officials announced this week. The deadline to turn in a grant application is Friday, Feb. 10, by 3 p.m. Applications can be emailed to Keola Aki at kaki@kauai.gov.

Project examples include permitting of food waste composting, capturing food waste for diversion from the Kekaha Landfill, plastic processing innovations and other programs directly related to recycling and waste diversion. Grant funds are only available to non-profit organizations.

Judging of grant application will be based on the following criteria:

• Project strength, planning, and goals – possible 10 points
• Project impact and potential to effect waste diversion – possible 5 points
• Measurability of project’s success – possible 5 points
• Experience of organization in implementing similar projects – possible 5 points
• Budget feasibility – possible 5 points
• Total points – 30 possible

A selection committee will review the proposals and rank them according to their overall scores. The projects that are chosen for a grant award may receive full or partial funding.

For more information, please contact Keola at 808-241-4195 or kaki@kauai.gov.

Anyone needing an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability may contact Keola at the email and phone number as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill any requests. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, braille, or electronic copy.