These projects sort recyclable materials for processing. The Division is accepting applications from the Western Grand Division, which includes 21 counties in West Tennessee. The Division is seeking information about potential projects from cities, counties, solid waste authorities and non-profit organizations interested in competing for grant money. A local match of 10 - 50 percent is required, based on the county's economic index.
Joint ventures are also eligible.
Preferred projects must show sufficient evidence of experience in the collection, processing and marketing of recyclable materials with multiple counties as well as multiple cities in those counties. However, after grant awards and prior to any payments, written intergovernmental contracts with the counties and cities included in the application must be provided. Facsimile information will not be accepted.