Martha and Paul Clarvoe Recycling Initiatives Fund

What We Fund through the Martha and Paul Clarvoe Recycling Initiatives Fund:

• Projects that advance recycling efforts in Otsego County.
• Special consideration will be given to projects that offer innovative solutions to increase recycling in our community or that address difficult-to-recycle items.
• Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.  Groups fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization are also eligible but must submit evidence of the sponsorship (funds will be disbursed through that sponsor, which must also provide the identifying information requested in our application).

What We Do Not Fund through the Martha and Paul Clarvoe Recycling Initiatives Fund

• fundraising activities
• direct grants to individuals
• direct grants to businesses

Award Details

• Applications are accepted throughout the year, with no deadline.
• The maximum grant is $3500
• A final report is required upon completion of the project detailed in the grant application.

Application Instructions

• Please answer all questions.
• If an award is offered, funds will be disbursed upon written acceptance of our award and compliance with any conditions of the award.
• We request a report be submitted on the use of award funds. Reports must include metrics on what the program or activity accomplished, evaluations of how it performed in comparison to expectations, lessons learned, and what changes will be made if the program continues. Reports for prior awards are required before new applications will be considered.
• Applications must be submitted online.