CIF Bulletin

2017 Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI): Now Accepting Applications

Submissions due Wednesday, May 3 at 4:00 p.m. ET

CIF's 2017 REOI is now open, with a total of $5.180 million to invest in new initiatives. As always, the REOI offers funding for projects that aim to generate cost savings and pursue innovative ideas to improve Blue Box recycling in Ontario.

Submissions that address priorities in the 2017 CIF Operations Plan are more likely to attract funding. As you think about initiatives to propose for your community, we encourage you to review the Plan. If you aren't sure if your idea is eligible for funding, please contact a CIF staff member for guidance.

2017 CIF Funding Priorities

System optimization
Projects achieving cost savings or cost containment
Transitional support in response to new legislation
Centre of Excellence projects, including:
- Development of better practices & tool kits
- Research into materials management
- Support for RFP & tender development
- Training initiatives
- Outreach services
- Waste composition studies
- Performance audits

2017 REOI Timelines

REOI Release: Monday, March 13, 2017
Enquiry Deadline: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 - 4:00 p.m.
Submission Deadline: Wednesday, May 3, 2017 - 4:00 p.m.
Award of Projects: October, 2017

Resources to Support Your Application

CIF Staff Members Are Here to Help

We welcome your enquiries up to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Please contact Bradley Cutler (REOI lead) with any questions. 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 - 705-478-8154 (REOI lead)
Gary Everett - 519-533-1939
Carrie Nash - 519-858-2396

REOI webpage

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