Ocean County Opengov #303921

Ocean County Clean Communities Mini Grant Program for Nonprofit Environmental Cleanup

Ocean County is offering the 2026 Clean Communities Mini Grant Program to support environmental cleanup and education by local nonprofits. - Government Buyer: - Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management - Ocean County Clean Communities Program - Ocean County Planning Department - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified; opportunity is for nonprofit organizations only - Products/Services Requested: - Two volunteer-led cleanup events at designated Ocean County Natural Land Trust sites - Minimum of 10 volunteers per event - Submission of litter surveys, photographs, and detailed reports - Registration as a County vendor and proof of federal tax-exempt status required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Grant of $1,000 paid upon successful completion and documentation of both cleanup events - Activities must advance sustainability, environmental conservation, litter reduction, or community education - Emphasis on community engagement, stewardship, and data collection - Compliance with County safety and reporting standards - No reimbursement; grant is paid after activities are completed - All activities must be completed within the program's established timeline in 2026

Description

The Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management, through the Ocean County Clean Communities Program, invites eligible Ocean County-based nonprofit organizations to apply for the 2026 Clean Communities Mini Grant Program. The program supports volunteer stewardship of designated Ocean County Natural Land Trust sites. Selected organizations must complete two approved cleanup events at an assigned or selected Natural Land Trust site and may receive a grant of up to $1,000 to support an eligible environmental project that advances sustainability, environmental conservation, litter reduction, or environmental community education. Applications must be submitted electronically through the County's Online Procurement Portal by October 29, 2026.

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