The Chesapeake Bay Trust, the District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment, and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education are excited to announce the District of Columbia Ditch the Disposables Award Program.
Donor Name: Chesapeake Bay Trust
State: District of Columbia
County: All Counties
Type of the Grant: Award
Deadline: 05/06/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The goal of this RFA is to fund projects at food-serving entities in the District of Columbia that result in a long-term transition from disposable to reusable food ware for dine-in and/or takeout operations, as well as reduce food waste at schools. Projects will fall into one or more of four project areas:
- Dishes and dishwashing for on-site dining
- Third-party reusable food ware service
- Reusable food ware for takeout handled in house
- Food waste reduction (open only to School Food Authorities and Non-profit Community-Based Organizations that support schools)
Fundin Information
Multiple tracks may be combined in one project, but the limit for all tracks, one or combined, is $25,000.
Who Can Apply
The funding partners welcome requests from nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, government agencies, universities/educational institutions, school food authorities, or private enterprises located within the District.
For more information, visit Ditch the Disposables: Awards to Reduce Waste.