Boulder County Circular Economy Funding Program
August 14, 2023
$100K Available for Program & Projects; Formerly Known as ‘Zero Waste Funding’
Boulder County, Colo. – Circular Economy Funding Program
The Circular Economy Funding Program, formerly known as “Zero Waste Funding,” has been in place for the past 26 years and has provided over $1.5 million to local groups seeking to advance the Circular Economy and make a real impact on climate change through innovative and progressive projects that enhance resource conservation and foster circularity in Boulder County.
Funding breakdown (New for this year!)
Total Funding: $100,000
- $25,000 dedicated to smaller projects with a minimum request of $1,000 and a maximum of $15,000
- $75,000 dedicated to larger projects with a minimum request of $30,000 and a maximum of $75,000
Application Process
Local governments, non-profits, school districts, individual schools, and private companies may apply as long as the scope of work is within Boulder County and county-related insurance requirements are met. The use of matching funds is not required.
Call for Proposals
“I really want to encourage any person, group, or business with an idea for preventing or even reducing non-recyclable, non-reusable, or non-compostable materials from being sent to a landfill,” said Public Works Resource Conservation Division Zero Waste Program Manager Cody Lillstrom. “We have some incredibly smart and talented individuals in this area who I know can help further the county’s goal of eliminating waste and building the county and region’s Circular Economy.”
Sustainability Tax
The funds for this program come from the County’s Sustainability Tax. Examples of previous funding awards include Boulder Valley School District’s Food Services purchase and implementation of a system, LeanPath, to reduce food waste in their commercial kitchen that supplies food to all BVSD schools.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources.
- SDG 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
- SDG 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Amount of funding allocated to Circular Economy-related projects or programs.
- Number of applications received for the funding program.
- Amount of funding awarded to smaller projects and larger projects.
- Number of projects funded that contribute to waste reduction and resource conservation.
- Number of non-profit organizations, school districts, schools, and private companies applying for funding.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.2: By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. | Amount of funding allocated to Circular Economy-related projects or programs. |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse. | Number of projects funded that contribute to waste reduction and resource conservation. |
| SDG 13: Climate Action | 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising, and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction, and early warning. | Number of non-profit organizations, school districts, schools, and private companies applying for funding. |
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Source: bouldercounty.gov
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