CFLP Project Funding Opportunities

Funds available for programs are divided between the four counties each year. Counties set their priorities and request money up to the amount in their allocation. Once mandatory programs have been funded, there may be money remaining to implement optional programs. If you are interested in obtaining funding for one of the optional programs, please contact your local Board of County Commissioners first to obtain approval to apply for funding. Then contact the District Office for application materials. Local governments, agencies, businesses, corporations, private enterprises, non-profit organizations and educational institutions with their primary place of business within this solid waste district may apply.

Buy Recycled
Purchasing items made with recycled content encourages the growth of markets for materials collected through local recycling programs. Items purchased must be available at no cost to use by the general public, and consist of at least 20% recycled content by weight, exclusive of metal. Examples are picnic tables and benches, playground equipment, and mulch made from scrap tires.

Market Development
Without a market for the recyclable materials collected, true recycling will not occur. Projects are to manufacture an end product using recycled material, or to conduct directed research into the use of recycled materials to make a product.

Recycling and Reduction
Recycling programs that enhance the existing countywide recycling opportunities through waste minimization, curbside collection, drop-off collection or processing of collected material at a recycling center may help the district meet its recycling goals. Projects must not duplicate existing services and must divert material that is currently being landfilled to be considered for funding.

Yard Waste Management
Funding to operate registered compost facilities that are accessible to the general public, and accept - at a minimum - grass, leaves and brush.