Notice of Funds: Scrap Tire Grants

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Notice of Funds Available Non-playground and Playground Scrap Tire Material Grants Fiscal Year 2021 The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program (WMP) administers grant programs to divert scrap tires from landfills and illegal dumps by promoting end-uses for scrap tires. Non-playground Scrap Tire Material Grants -- Approximately $400,000 is available during the FY2021 grant cycle for scrap tire material grants for running tracks, walking trails, equine/livestock stalls/riding area or similar types of surfacing projects or molded products. Grant recipients requesting mats/tiles or pour-in-place surface material or molded products will be eligible to receive up to $50,000. Playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grants – Approximately $600,000 is also available during the FY2021 grant cycle for playground scrap tire surface material grants. Grant recipients requesting mats/tiles or pour-in-place surface material will be eligible to receive up to $40,000. The department will award both types of grants on a competitive basis. Who may apply? – Public schools, private schools, parks, non-profit day care centers, other non-profit organizations and governmental organizations other than state agencies are eligible to submit applications. Prior recipients of non-playground or playground scrap tire material grants are ineligible during this grant cycle unless an expansion to the prior surfaced area is planned or a different location/area will be surfaced. Privately owned [businesses and organizations], residential backyard areas, and private in-home day care centers are ineligible. Prior recipients of scrap tire surface material grants are ineligible during this grant cycle unless an expansion to the prior surfaced area is planned or a different location or area will be surfaced. What projects are eligible? – Non-playground grant funds are available for the cost, delivery and vendor installation of scrap tire surface material for running tracks, walking trails, equine stalls/riding area, picnic tables or benches, or other similar projects or products. Mats/tiles, pour in place material and molded product(s) must be placed on asphalt, concrete, or other suitable surfaces. Playground grant funds are available for the cost, delivery, and vendor installation of scrap tire surface material for playgrounds only. What types of scrap tire materials are acceptable? – All grant recipients will be required to purchase scrap tire material from manufactures whose scrap tire material contains at least 40% Missouri generated scrap tires. Mats/tiles or pour-in-place material must be placed on asphalt, concrete, or other suitable surfaces. All surfacing projects must conform to the manufacturer’s specifications and be approved by the department. All projects must be located within the state of Missouri. Is there a match requirement? While the current scrap tire regulations allow the department to require a recipient match of up to 50%, no match will be required for this year’s grant cycle. The department may require matching funds in future grant cycles. How can I get an application? – Copies of the application packages may be downloaded from the department’s website at https://dnr.mo.gov/env/swmp/tires/tirefinassistance.htm or by calling the department toll-free at 800-361-4827 or fax a request to 573-526-3902 using page two of this notice. What is my deadline? –Completed applications submitted via U.S. Postal Service must be postmarked by Friday, April 30, 2021, online applications at https://modnr.force.com/ must arrive or be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021. Playground and non-playground applications must be completed and submitted according to the deadlines above. To submit an application online, take the following steps: 1: Download and save the financial assistance forms for the relevant grant or loan you will be applying for. 2: Complete all required forms. 3: Establish access to the department’s funding opportunities portal by completing the entity input form. 4: Begin your request for financial assistance by logging into the funding opportunities portal. 5: Select the financial assistance program you are applying for. The system will guide you through the process and allow you to upload your documents. 6: Follow the progress of the department’s review of your request through the funding opportunities portal. You will see status changes to your funding request as it is reviewed and awarded.

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Please send me an application for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program Scrap Tire Material Grant (Fiscal Year 2021):

Non-playground Scrap Tire Material Grant Playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant To: Name: Mailing address, fax number or email address: