Grant Projects 2004 – 2007

The purpose of the original Grant Program was to enable FORCE to solicit proposals from private and public sectors to perform relevant demonstrations, research, and educational programs. FORCE sent out a Request for Proposals (RFP) on Organics Research, Education, and Marketing & Demonstration Projects. The following twelve proposals were reviewed and awarded in an effort to further advance composting research, demonstration, education, and marketing in Florida. These projects have all been completed.

Sumter County Compost for Forest Crops

Composting Unit Field Trial and Demonstration Project

Double S Ranch Organic Recovery Project

Environmental Assessmnet of Products Derived From Florida Yard Trash

Erosion & Sediment Control Using Organics

Feedstock Composting Project Final Report (adobe)

Food Waste and Yard Trash Composting Project

Intensive Production System for Turf Grass, Utilizing Solid-Waste Compost

Odor Control for Biosolids Tipping Floors and MSW Transfer Station

Training in Production and Utilization of Compost for Florida

Water Conservation And Organics Utilization Project

Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention Assistance

Yard Waste Processing Equipment Demonstration and Evaluation