Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking applications for the Consumer Recycling Education and Outreach (REO) Grant Program. The program aims to improve the effectiveness of residential and community recycling programs through public education and outreach. The EPA will award grants to projects that inform the public about new or existing residential or community recycling programs, provide information about the recycled materials that are accepted, and increase collection rates and decrease contamination in residential and community recycling programs. The program will also focus on addressing environmental justice concerns and supporting disadvantaged communities. Key aspects of the program include: • Improving consumer recycling education and outreach • Increasing collection rates and decreasing contamination in residential and community recycling programs • Addressing environmental justice concerns and supporting disadvantaged communities • Providing funding for projects that benefit low-income communities, rural communities, and Native American communities • Encouraging the use of evidence-based messaging and strategies in outreach and education efforts • Supporting the development of a circular economy and the reduction of waste in the United States.