NYSAR3

NYSAR3 & NYSP2I Grants for NYS Colleges & Universities

NYSAR3’s College Council grants, supported by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I), are offered to New York State Universities and colleges who are members of the College Council. This year, NYSAR3 and NYSP2I are pleased to offer up to $10,000 for projects focused on source reduction, reuse or recycling. Each member institution is eligible to apply for project funding up to $5,000. Project proposals that can creatively incorporate pollution prevention along with reduction, reuse or recycling, will be given preference during evaluation.

Eligible Recipients:
New York State Universities and Colleges

Eligible Projects:
Project proposals that can creatively incorporate pollution prevention along with reduction, reuse or recycling, will be given preference during evaluation.

Funding Source:
NYS Association for Reduction, Reuse & Recycling (NYSAR3) and NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)

Funding Amount:
Each member institution is eligible to apply for project funding up to $5,000.

Deadline:
The grant submission period runs from 2/16 to 4/22/22. 2023 Grant Applications are now closed

Contact:
NYSAR3/NYSP2I
College Council Grant Coordinator
Melissa Cadwell
macadwel@syr.edu

More Information:
https://www.nysar3.org/page/grant-program-for-ny-colleges-28.html

NYSAR3 Green School Grant Program

NYSAR3 established a grant program for public and private K-12 schools for implementation or expansion of waste reduction, reuse, and recycling, and composting programs.

Eligible Recipients:

All public and private, K-12, schools in New York State are eligible to apply for funding. Applicants and programs must:

  • Be a public or private school, Grades K-12, located in New York State
  • Include a goal to increase awareness or minimize waste through waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and/or composting
  • Agree to share program information and data with NYSAR3

Eligible Projects:
The Board strongly encourages all applicants to reach out to their Town/County/Authority Recycling Coordinator (list found on http://www.nysar3.org) for help in developing programs and developing strategic partnerships with local businesses, parent organizations, other institutions, etc. to help maintain waste reduction, reuse and recycling programs at schools. Projects must be centered around the 3R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle) and composting.

Funding Source:
NYS Association for Reduction, Reuse & Recycling (NYSAR3)

Funding Amount:
Up to $1,000 per school.

Deadline:
Awards will be made annually on a competitive basis. This round of 2023 applications has been awarded.

Contact:
NYSAR3
1971 Western Ave, #1180, Albany, NY 12203
nysar3greenschoolsgrants@gmail.com

More Information:
https://www.nysar3.org/page/green-school-grant-program-16.html