Recycling Grants

Recycling and Waste Diversion Grant Program

Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Announcement:

Download Announcement and Selection Criteria(PDF, 271KB)

Introduction & Program Objective:

The County Solid Waste Division has a total of $40,000 available to fund projects that support reuse, recycling, and raise public awareness about waste diversion on Kaua‘i, consistent with the recommendations put forward in the most recent Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update. The County is soliciting applications through a competitive grant process. Applicants must be a 501(c)3 non-profit.

Project examples may include but not be limited to aspects of food waste composting, implementing a reusable foodware program in a school, plastic diversion with on-island management solutions, repair fairs, art show(s) or “trashion” show(s) featuring items made from rubbish and recyclables, and other programs directly related to recycling, waste diversion, education and public awareness.

Award and Fund Distribution:

Applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee assigned by the Department of Public Works. Applications will be selected and awarded based on the selection criteria detailed below. After all applications have been scored, applicants will be ranked according to their overall average scores. A minimum score of 15 points will be required for funding eligibility.  Grants will be awarded to the highest-ranking proposal(s). Projects will be funded based on proposal strength, eligibility, and availability of funds. Projects may be funded in their entirety, partially funded, or denied. Scope of work for selected projects may be revised depending on funding availability, by mutual agreement of the parties. Up to $40,000 is available to be awarded.

Funded projects will have funds distributed as follows:

  • 80% after project is approved.
  • 20% after final completion of the project and submission of final report.

General Terms and Conditions

All arrangements made under this grant agreement are subject to the County of Kaua‘i’s General Terms and Conditions(PDF, 561KB) which are in included with this announcement.

Campaign contribution prohibition

Under HRS 11-355 contractors are prohibited from contributing to campaigns during the term of this contract. Contact the State Campaign Spending Commission at 808-586-0285 or www.hawaii.gov/campaign for more information.

How to Apply:

Download Application(PDF, 315KB) and complete.

e-mail the attached Grant Application Form to aboyd@kauai.gov.

You may also mail your application to the following address:

Attention: Andrew Boyd
County of Kauai Solid Waste Division
Public Works Department
4444 Rice Street, Suite 295
Lihue, HI 96766

If you have questions, call Andrew Boyd at (808) 241-4838

Applications will be accepted up to 3:00 P.M. on Friday, November 14, 2025

 

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