2007 Funding available through Boulder County Resource Conservation Division for waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting programs

If your organization has been looking for money to fund a project that focuses on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and/or composting, then look no further.

The Boulder County Resource Conservation Division is allocating $50,000 for its 2007 Community Outreach Program and applications are now being accepted. Proposals must be received at the Boulder County Resource Conservation Division office by November 1, 2006 to be considered. Project funding will commence in January 2007.

A pre-proposal workshop will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 3 at the Boulder County Recycling Center, 1901 63rd Street, Boulder. Attendance is highly recommended for new applicants but not required. Questions about the program and the application process will be answered, along with other details. To obtain an application online, visit www.bouldercountyrecycles.net or for more information and/or to receive a packet call 720-564-2223.

The minimum funding amount available for a project is $1,000 with the maximum of $10,000. Local governments, non-profit organizations, school districts, schools, private companies and individuals may apply as long as the scope of work is in Boulder County or City and County of Broomfield and insurance requirements are met.

Contact: Stacy Lambright, Resource Conservation Education and Outreach Coordinator, 720-564-2223

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