CRP Grant Writing, Funding & Program Finance

Question 1

Which federal agency administers the primary solid waste and recycling grant programs under RCRA?

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Question 2

What is a 'Solid Waste Management Grant' under EPA's RCRA Section 8001?

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Federal funding to states and territories to develop and implement solid waste management plans including recycling programs

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A grant for purchasing new landfill liners

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Funding exclusively for hazardous waste cleanup

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A loan program for private recycling businesses

Question 3

What is a 'matching requirement' in a recycling program grant?

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The grantee must provide a specified percentage of the total project cost from non-federal sources

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The grant requires two applications from different agencies

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The program must match exactly what a competing program provides

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Federal funds must be matched by equal volunteer hours

Question 4

What is the difference between a 'capital grant' and an 'operational grant' in recycling funding?

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Capital grants fund equipment and infrastructure; operational grants fund ongoing program costs like staff and outreach

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Capital grants are larger; operational grants are smaller

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Capital grants come from states; operational grants come from local governments

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Capital grants require repayment; operational grants do not

Question 5

What is a 'needs assessment' in recycling grant writing?

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A documented analysis of the problem being addressed and why funding is needed to solve it

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A financial audit of past grant spending

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An inventory of existing recycling equipment

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A survey of grant reviewers' preferences

Question 6

What does 'cost-effectiveness' mean in the context of recycling grant evaluation?

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The program achieves its goals at a reasonable cost per unit of outcome (e.g., cost per ton diverted)

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The program costs less than the previous year

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The grant application was submitted at low administrative cost

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The program uses the fewest possible staff members