HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230111DPW2.pdfDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: January 11, 2023
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
Applications available for Recycling and Waste Diversion grant
LĪHU‘E – The 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 https://www.kauai.gov/ISWMP.
A total of $80,000 is available in the new competitive grant program.
Applications are available on the county website, www.kauai.gov/recyclinggrants.
Deadline to turn in a grant application is Friday, Feb. 10, by 3 PM. 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 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. Upo n request, this notice is available in
alternate formats such as large print, braille, or electronic copy.
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