When funding is available and approved by the Board of Commissioners, Resource Recovery provides grant support to Rhode Island K–12 schools to help cover transportation costs for students attending full facility tours of our operations. These free tours give students a firsthand look at how recyclable materials are sorted, how waste is managed at the Central Landfill, and how these efforts contribute to long-term environmental stewardship. Additional information about full facility tours can be found here: www.rirrc.org/tours

For FY26, $25,000 in funding is available. Applications are due by October 24, 2025, for tentative Board review in November. (If funds remain, a second application period may open in January 2026.)

Below you’ll find the Transportation Grant Program policy, which outlines eligibility, funding priorities, and application requirements, as well as the application form. Please contact us with any questions.