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ARTS grants are available for any civil engineering
project using
whole tires, shredded tires, chipped tires,
crumb rubber, etc.
This includes uses such as:
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shredded tire embankments,
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drainage layers,
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retaining wall backfill,
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whole tire retaining walls, and
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rubberized asphalt.
ARTS also welcomes applicants to suggest project
ideas not listed here. All grant applications must be approved by
ARTS and the SC Waste Tire Committee. |
Grant money comes from the state's Waste Tire
Trust Fund. A $2 fee is paid on each new tire sold in South Carolina. Of
that fee, 50 cents is placed in the Waste Tire Trust Fund. The fund is
used for grants to local governments and to promote the collection and
recycling of waste tires. Grants are now accepted on an on-going
basis.
Criteria for funding consideration:
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RFP requirements met
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Sustainability and need
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Technical and financial feasibility
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Tonnage affected
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Innovations involved
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Managerial and technical expertise
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Benefits to the State
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Cost of project
Grant Applications
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The tables in this document are embedded Excel worksheets.
Simply double-click on the table to enter the data in each cell. The formulas
will calculate totals for you. Please call ARTS if you have any trouble
using this document. 864-656-6799.
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