2023-2024 Grant Cycle
The 2023-2024 grant cycle will open in August 2023. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW AN APPLICATION.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact 937-781-3062 or email shepherdj@mcohio.org to discuss project ideas before submitting an application.
Eligibility
K-12 public and private schools located in Montgomery County are eligible to apply. All grant activities must reduce waste in Montgomery County and/or provide educational opportunities regarding waste reduction and recycling to Montgomery County students and their families and guardians.
Funding
The District strives to fund qualified grants fully each year, however, grants can be highly competitive, and requests may exceed the amount budgeted for this grant cycle. Partial funding may be awarded. Grant funding is dependent on the approval of the Solid Waste District budget.
Montgomery County Environmental Learning Center
Montgomery County Environment Services offers free tours of the Montgomery County Environmental Learning Center Tours. This LDC Module is recommended as a pre-and or post-lesson before and after the tour. During the tour, students can use the information as one of their text sources. The focus in on Ohio's Learning Standards: "some of Earth's resources are limited." Some of Earth's resources become limited due to overuse and/or contamination. Reducing resource use, decreasing waste and/or pollution, recycling and reusing can help conserve these resources. For more information please call 937-781-3062
Talk T.R.A.S.H with Boonshoft Museum’s Exhibits-To-Go
Students will learn to Take Responsible Action at School and Home in this unique collaboration between Montgomery County Solid Waste District and Boonshoft Museum of Discovery. To bring this program to your school or organization, please visit http://boonshoftmuseum.org/experience-more/exhibits-to-go/. Funding for Montgomery County schools is provided by the Montgomery County Solid Waste District.