Recycling and composting are great. But not creating waste in the first place is even better!
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is now accepting applications for the Waste-Free Communities Matching Grant. Have a new waste prevention community project or business idea in mind, or are you ready to take your current project to the next level? Up to $40,000 could be waiting to make your idea a reality.
Funding: There is a total fund of $200,000 to award for the 2023-25 grant cycle. Grant requests may range from $3,000 to $40,000 and awards are paid on a reimbursement basis. Award recipients may request up to 10% of the total grant award in advance to support project start-up costs. Projects must meet a 25% match requirement.
Eligibility: Businesses, nonprofits, community and neighborhood groups, schools, colleges, universities, institutions, faith-based organizations, and youth and children’s programs are all eligible to apply.
Project Requirements: Grant activities must increase waste prevention in Seattle. In addition to preventing waste, projects must advance one or more of the following priorities:
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Innovation – such as testing out a new waste prevention idea;
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Expand Equitable Access and Participation – such as engaging communities of color, people with disabilities, seniors, etc.; or
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Increase Equitable Community Benefits – such as creating jobs or increasing free resources available to people experiencing homelessness or food insecurity.
Application Process: Applications are due by 5:00 PM on March 24, 2023. Applications are available in several languages and may be submitted in print or video format. They may also be submitted in your preferred language; SPU will provide translation/interpretation.
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