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Funder's Corner

National Recycling Coalition

Funder’s Corner

Support the people, knowledge, and partnerships advancing recycling and a circular economy.

Purpose into practice

Help good ideas become shared progress.

NRC connects recycling organizations, public agencies, businesses, educators, and students. Your support helps sustain the learning, research, and relationships that move the field forward.

Knowledge

Make learning accessible

Support the sharing of policy research, webinars, and recorded conversations that recycling professionals can put to use.

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People

Develop the next generation

Connect higher education and the recycling field through Campus Council activities, professional learning, and the Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund.

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Connections

Strengthen the coalition

Help bring state and regional recycling organizations together to exchange experience, build capacity, and share practical approaches.

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Evidence you can explore

See the work. Follow the results.

Start with these published reports, event recaps, and program stories.

Board-approved report · May 29, 2026

Plastics Subcommittee Board Report

Stakeholder input, policy context, and recommendations for NRC’s next steps on plastics.

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Congress · August 5–6, 2026

2026 National Recycling Congress

Highlights from two days of learning on producer responsibility, plastics, food recovery, community engagement, and partnerships.

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Forum · September 28, 2026

Circularity Forum 2026

Community, campus, policy, and industry perspectives on keeping materials in use.

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Student development

Scholarships and campus leadership

Read the 2025 scholarship recipient story and learn about the Murray J. Fox Scholarship Fund.

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Explore NRC’s 2026 priorities
Information for your funding review

Know the organization you support.

NRC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its federal tax identification number is 13-2954127.

Public tax filings

Review IRS filings by fiscal year through ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer. Each filing describes the period shown.

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Mission, vision, and leadership

Read NRC’s published purpose and guiding principles, and meet its current board and staff.

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Meet the board & staff

Need additional information for a grant or funding review? Contact NRC to discuss the materials you need.

Choose your next step

Bring your support to the work.

Give

Make a donation

Support NRC’s education, outreach, webinars, and ongoing work.

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Sponsor

Support a program or event

Talk with NRC about sponsorship opportunities, your goals, and the audiences you hope to reach.

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Partner

Discuss a funding partnership

Share your priorities and explore how they connect with NRC’s published work plan and programs.

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Let’s start with your priorities.

Tell us what you hope to support and the questions you need answered.

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Recycle today for a better tomorrow.

Help make a positive impact in our community.

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