Community Outreach

Community Grants

The District is responsible for implementing programs to promote proper integrated solid waste management within Boone County. To supplement the progress towards meeting the objectives of the District’s programs, the District is pleased to offer a community grant program. The community grants are intended to help conserve natural resources, decrease dependence on disposal, demonstrate the importance of sustainability, and generally promote improvements in the health and welfare of the residents of Boone County.
Eligible groups for the grants include non-profit organizations, schools, civic organizations, businesses and clubs operating within Boone County are eligible to apply. Applicants may apply for a grant of any value up to $5000 in any particular calendar year. The District has set aside annually a total of $25,000 for the grant program. The funds must be distributed within the following calendar year and all grant funded activities must take place within Boone County.

*Starting in 2023, units of government may apply for the District's municipality grants, which will be separate from the community grants.

2023 Grant Application

Municipality Grants

Starting in 2023, the District will begin a municipality grant program open to all local units of government within Boone County. Similar to the Community Grant program, grant funds will go to purchase items and services that will further the District's mission to reduce waste, encourage reuse, utilize recycled materials and ensure proper disposal.

Municipality Grant Guidelines

School Educational Programs

The District’s mission is to educate residents within our District about appropriate solid waste management. This educational focus allows the opportunity to reach out to elementary aged students and provide programs based on the Indiana state education standards at no cost to the school or students. A focus on the environment, the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and other important topics will impact them today as well as for a lifetime!
A sample of the programs offered include:
¨ Recycling Superheroes / E.A.R.T.H.
¨ Freddy the Fish - Who Polluted the Water?
¨ Incredible Edible Landfill
¨ Compost Stew
¨ Trash Scavenger Relay

Public Speaking & Events

The District welcomes any opportunity to speak to adult groups as well about proper disposal and environmental advocacy. We also host educational booths at a variety of local events. Stop by and visit with us!

To Schedule a Program or Speaking Engagement