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Education Grants

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The Jay County Solid Waste Management District provides the opportunity for Jay County educators to submit education grant applications each year for funding consideration.

Applications are due to the district on or before February 15, 2019. 

Up to $500 per proposal is available to educators who have a proposal pertaining to recycling.  There is no limit on proposals that can be submitted by schools or educators.

All applications are reviewed by the Citizen's Advisory Committee and Board of Directors for funding consideration.

An online application can be found at: https://form.jotform.com/83303686898170

For questions about this opportunity, or to request a paper copy of the application, please contact the district office.


   What Will Your Idea Be?

-A classroom curriculum

-A recycling program or mascot to visit the school

-Recycling containers for the classroom

-A bench made from recycled materials

-Books for the library

-A field trip to a recycling center

-Prizes for an essay or poster contest

-A compost bin

-And more…


      Past Projects Funded

-A Buddy Bench

-Two Dumpster Drummer performances

-Green puzzles and games

-Kore Wobble Chairs made of recycled materials

-School wide, uniform recycling containers

-Glow in the dark skeletons

-Robotics materials sorter designed to sort trash from recyclables

-Reading Corner furnished with items made from recycled materials

-Two "Makerspace" areas including recycled materials

-Partial funding for an outdoor learning area incorporating recycled materials

JCSWMD Events

Feb
16
  • Pennville Recycling Trailer- BSA #212/CSA #3212

    8:00 am - 11:00 am
    105 N Washington St, Pennvile, IN 47369
Feb
16
  • Portland Recycling Trailers- BSA #202

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    220 W Lincoln St, Portland, IN 47371
Feb
18
  • District Office Closed- President's Day

    7:00 pm
    5948 W St Rd 67, Portland, IN 47371
Feb
22
  • Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting

    12:30 pm
    5948 West State Road 67 Portland IN 47371
Feb
23
  • Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club

    9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    450 E Mt Auburn Ave, Dunkirk, IN 47336



Find More Events Here

Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Closed on the following HOLIDAYS

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Samantha Rhodehamel
Coordinator/Director
(260) 729-5071

Bettie Jacobs
Education Director
(260) 729-5071

5948 W State Road 67
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 729-5071

Email: jcswmd©gmail.com

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Event Calendar

February, 2019
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Total Events this Month 12
2019-02-02 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Jay County Girl Scouts
2019-02-02 - Redkey Recycling Trailer- Redkey Lions Club
2019-02-02 - Salamonia Recycling Trailer- Salamonia VFD
2019-02-09 - Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club
2019-02-09 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Judan Judo Club
2019-02-16 - Pennville Recycling Trailer- BSA #212/CSA #3212
2019-02-16 - Portland Recycling Trailers- BSA #202
2019-02-18 - District Office Closed- President's Day
2019-02-22 - Citizen's Advisory Committee Meeting
2019-02-23 - Dunkirk Recycling Trailer- West Jay Optmist Club
2019-02-23 - Portland Recycling Trailers- Jay County 4-H Shooting Sports
2019-02-25 - District Board Meeting
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