Scrap Tire Surface Material Grants

During the 2019 legislative session, the Missouri General Assembly reauthorized the 50-cent scrap tire fee applied to the retail sale of every new tire. Up to 45% of the revenues generated from this scrap tire fee is authorized for use to fund grants to develop scrap tire markets or encourage scrap tire use in creating new products. Scrap tires are often ground into shreds and crumb rubber for use in various applications.

The department supports and promotes using recycled scrap tires through surface material grants for different surfacing projects or molded products. These grants fund the cost and delivery of scrap tire material for the following uses:

• Non-Playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grants - Running tracks, walking trails, equine/ livestock stalls/ riding areas, benches, picnic tables and other projects.
• Playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grants - Playground mats or surfaces only.

The department offers and awards grants each year. Grant recipients must execute a Financial Assistance Agreement with the department before beginning any work on an approved grant project. For more information about scrap tire surface material grants, please contact the department’s Waste Management Program. 

Now Accepting Applications!

The department has grant funding available for both non-playground and playground scrap tire surface material grants. The department will accept applications for fiscal year 2022 projects until July 15, 2022. For more information, review Non-playground and Playground Scrap Tire Material Grant Requests, June 1, 2022 to July 15, 2022

• Non-Playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant Application Form MO 780-2144
• Playground Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant Application Form MO 780-2143
• Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant Application - Attachment 1: General Terms and Conditions
• Scrap Tire Surface Material Grant Application - Attachment 2: Business Entity Certification, Enrollment Documentation and Affidavit of Work Authorized

Additional Information:

• Prior Recipients of Scrap Tire Material Grants
• Solid Waste Management Districts