Recycling Grants to Responsible Units
(s. 287.23, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 542, Wis. Admin. Code)
Responsible Units--defined as the local unit of government responsible for implementing its recycling program--are eligible for grant funding to operate effective recycling and yard waste management programs. In order to receive funding, the Responsible Unit must have an effective recycling program approved by DNR. "Effective" recycling programs are defined in s. NR 544.04, Wis. Admin. Code.
Residential recycling and yard waste program costs (net of the sale of recovered materials) that are reasonable and necessary for planning or operating a residential recycling or yard waste program, are eligible for grant assistance. Each Responsible Unit will receive the same percentage of the current appropriation as was received, or would've been received, for 1999 grants, but not more than their net eligible costs for the current year.
Applications are due on October 1 each year. Grant awards are for the following calendar year. Wisconsin Statutes dictate applications postmarked October 1 - October 10 will receive 95 percent grant funding. Applications postmarked October 11 - October 20 will receive 90 percent grant funding. Applications postmarked October 21 - October 30 will receive 75 percent grant funding. Applications postmarked October 31 and beyond will not receive funding.
To confirm that your application has been received by the DNR, please click here for a link to our spreadsheet. This spreadsheet will be updated and posted periodically. Check the date at the top of the spreadsheet to see the latest date on which the spreadsheet was updated.
Additional financial assistance may be available to Responsible Units who have demonstrated recycling program efficiency. Information regarding the Recycling Efficiency Incentive grant is available at: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cfa/grants/recycle/efficiency.html
Caution to Project Sponsors - Protect Confidential Data
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) takes seriously its responsibility to protect all confidential data that are collected as the DNR administers its programs. For DNR grant programs, “confidential data” typically includes:
- Personal -- Social Security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, signature
- Financial -- Bank account numbers on cancelled checks and statements. Credit card numbers on submitted receipts. Account and credit balances or limits. Federal or Wisconsin tax returns.
If a grant is being issued to an individual, we need most of the personal data listed above before we can issue payments or reimbursements. This needed data comes to the DNR on completed W-9 forms. The DNR has a process to restrict access to and secure W-9 forms.
The DNR, however is often sent unnecessary confidential data that are attached to proofs of payment, receipts, or other documents in support of a reimbursement request. Please protect confidential data by blackening out – also called “redacting” – bank account numbers, credit card account numbers, and other confidential data before proofs of payment are sent to the DNR. Please do not redact check numbers from bank statements.
With each of us doing our part, we can protect confidential data and minimize identity theft.
Thank you for your assistance and cooperation.
Forms and Publications
| 8700-222S Cover Letter - 2009 Cover Letter for Short Form 8700-222S (PDF, 42KB) |
| 8700-222S Instructions - 2009 Recycling Grant Application Short Form Instructions (PDF, 98KB) |
| 8700-222S - 2009 Recycling Grants to Responsible Units Application Short Form (PDF, 1244KB) |
| 8700-222B - 2009 Form 1 - Budget Spreadsheet (Nonfillalable PDF, 819KB) |
| 8700-222D - 2009 Depreciation Costs - Form 2D (Nonfillable PDF, 357KB) |
| 8700-222E - 2009 Equipment Use Costs - Form 2E (Nonfillable PDF, 362KB) |
| Costs Table - Eligible and Ineligible Costs for Recycling Grants to Responsible Units to use in filling out grant application and Actual Costs sheets (PDF, 13KB) |
Contact:
Sandy Chancellor, Recycling Grant Manager
Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources
Bureau of Community Financial Assistance
101 S. Webster St. - CF/2, PO Box 7921
Madison WI 53707-7921
(608) 264-9207
Sandra.Chancellor@wisconsin.gov
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