Boulder County’s Circular Economy Funding projects provide an opportunity for organizations and businesses to participate in Boulder County’s vision of becoming a zero waste community and closing the waste loop through circular economy practices.
Each year, Boulder County Public Works’ Resource Conservation Division (RCD) distributes $100,000 as part of its Circular Economy Funding Program (previously known as Zero Waste Funding). Private companies, non-profits, school districts, individual schools, and local governments may apply.
Examples of programs that might be considered:
- Waste prevention or waste-to-product initiatives, turning waste from one part of an operation or business into a resource for another
- Repair and refurbishment projects
- Operating supplies such as curbside toters or recycle & compost bins
- Zero waste education
- New technologies
- Reuse projects and infrastructure
- Redesigning consumer packaging to increase reuse or recyclability
- Any other project that aligns with circular economy principles
Applications will be posted in English and Spanish by September 30. Applications will open on Monday, September 30, 2024 and will be accepted through 5:30 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024. $25,000 is dedicated to smaller projects between $1,000-$15,000 each and $75,000 is dedicated to larger projects between $30,000-$75,000 each. Visit the Resource Conservation Division’s webpage to learn more about the application process, eligibility requirements, and project criteria.
