The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) announced the recipients of the agency’s Community Recycling Grant Program (CRGP). IDEM awarded $500,000 to 12 applicants.
“These grants support practical, locally driven solutions that help reduce waste, lower costs and build sustainable systems that last. I’m proud to see Indiana investing in efforts that deliver environmental benefits without relying on taxpayer dollars,” said Gov. Mike Braun.
CRGP grants are available to counties, municipalities, solid waste management districts, schools, universities and nonprofit organizations located in Indiana. Funding is intended to create successful, cost-effective programs. Applicants must demonstrate a positive environmental impact within the project service area, an increase in waste diversion as a result of the project and show the sustainability of the project.
Following is a list of recipients and the awarded amounts:
- City of Columbus – $100,000
- City of Rensselaer Streets and Sanitation Department – $18,185
- City of Seymour Department of Public Works –$2,437
- City of South Bend – $91,500
- Civil City of Auburn – $100,000
- Clark County Solid Waste – $99,885
- Indianapolis Airport Authority – $50,769
- Knox County Recycling and SWMD – $11,923
- Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter Co. – $2,167
- reTHink, Inc. – $17,990
- Town of Mulberry – $1,557
- Vermillion County SWCD –$3,587
CGRP grants are intended to fund successful, cost-effective programs. Along with an increase in waste diversion, applicants must demonstrate a positive environmental impact within the project service area and show future sustainability for the project.
Published January 2026