The Town of Cape Elizabeth maintains a shed at the Recycling Center where residents can leave bottles, cans, and jugs so the Town may redeem the deposits. The proceeds from these returnables benefit Cape Elizabeth-based not-for-profit and non-profit service clubs and organizations that benefit the youth of Cape Elizabeth.
Annually, in October, the Recycling Committee makes applications available for organizations to apply for funding. The announcement and link to the application is posted on the town's website during the application acceptance period. Funds are awarded in December. In order to qualify for proceeds from the Bottle Shed, organizations must: be based in Cape Elizabeth; provide the organization's tax identification number and a W-9; and submit a fully completed application by the deadline. Organizations may submit no more than one application per year. For more information, please contact Director of Public Works Jay Reynolds.
The winners of the 2023 Bottle Shed Grant are:
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 30Cape Community Arena
Cape Elizabeth Baseball Boosters
Cape Elizabeth Boys Basketball Boosters
Cape Elizabeth Football Boosters
Cape Elizabeth Girls Basketball Boosters
Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society
Cape Elizabeth Lions Club
Cape Elizabeth Soccer Club
Cape Ultimate
CEHS Speed & Debate Team
CEHS Class of 2026 Student Council
Parents Forum of CEHS
Pond Cove Parents Association
PACE (Portland and Cape Elizabeth) Hockey
HOW TO APPLY:
Bottle Shed grants are intended to benefit Cape Elizabeth-based not-for-profit and non-profit service clubs and organizations that serve the youth of Cape Elizabeth. Organizations interested in applying to the Bottle Shed Grant must complete the following application by Friday, 4:00 p.m., October 18, 2024 and provide the organization's W-9 form. The application form is available for online submission and/or downloading.
ONLINE FORM: Bottle Shed Grant Application 2024
DOWN LOAD PDF: Bottle Shed Grant Application 2024