CIF Bulletin

2018 Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI): Now Accepting Applications

Submissions due Wednesday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. ET

CIF's 2018 REOI is now open, with a total of $3.635 million to invest in new initiatives. The REOI focuses on transitional support for municipalities preparing for changes to the Blue Box Program Plan (BBPP) and/or Full Producer Responsibility. Projects that aim to generate cost savings and pursue innovative ideas to improve Blue Box recycling in Ontario will also be considered though these applications may be placed under additional scrutiny provided the current uncertainty surrounding the BBPP.

Applications that address priorities found in the 2018 CIF Operations Plan are more likely to be approved for funding. If you have any questions regarding project eligibility or the CIF’s priorities, please contact a CIF staff member for help.

2018 CIF Funding Priorities

System optimization
Cost Savings or Cost Containment
Centre of Excellence projects, including:
- Transitional support in response to new legislation
- Waste composition studies
- Development of better practices and tool kits
- Outreach services
- Procurement and contract management support services
- Research into materials management
- Performance audits Training initiatives

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2018 REOI Timelines

REOI Release: Friday, March 9, 2018
Enquiry Deadline: Wednesday, May 2, 2018 - 4:00 p.m.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 9, 2018 - 4:00 p.m.
Award of Projects: October, 2018

Notice to Applicants

Decisions on grant opportunities may be postponed, amended, or terminated, at the sole discretion of CIF Committee, in the event that a material change to the Blue Box Program Plan or associated legislation occurs prior to any decision by the CIF on project funding.

Resources to Support Your Application

CIF Staff Members Are Here to Help

We welcome your enquiries up to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. We also encourage you to contact any CIF staff member early in your planning process to consider how your project priorities can contribute to continuous improvement in the Blue Box system.

Bradley Cutler - 705-989-6012 (REOI lead)
David Faris Yousif - 289-439-2108
Carrie Nash - 519-858-2396

REOI webpage

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