The Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District has announced the availability of approximately $150,000.00, pending MDNR official award letter, in grant funds available for solid waste projects within the seven county areas that the district serves. This includes the counties of Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski and Washington.
A grant application is below for your review. Proposals are due by 12:00 noon on Friday, August 16, 2024. Please send applications to Ozark Rivers Solid Waste Management District, 4 Industrial Drive, St. James, MO 65559. An online application is available upon request from Jill Hollowell at jhollowell@meramecregion.org.
The grant packet changes to some degree each year. Please read the entire grant packet before preparing your application along with reviewing the criteria which grant applications will be scored. Applicants are expected to inform the district of their interest prior to submitting an application and may direct questions to either Tammy Snodgrass or Jill Hollowell at (573) 265-2993 or by email at tsnodgrass@meramecregion.org or jhollowell@meramecregion.org.
Application
While there is a budget form within the application, you may prefer to use this PDF fillable budget for your actual grant application submission.
Missouri DNR Fillable Budget PDF
Important Dates
Grant Round Opens: July 1, 2025
Grant due date: Aug. 15, 2025 by noon
Grant workshop: July 23, 2025 10 a.m. to noon
Workshop registration is requested for in-person or via Zoom
Grant consultations may be requested by emailing Jill Hollowell at jhollowell@meramecregion.org or calling 573-265-2993 ext. 109.