Community zero waste grants provide funding to community-based organizations to develop and lead waste prevention and diversion projects.
Donor Name: Hennepin County
State: Minnesota
County: Hennepin County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/04/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
This grant program embraces community-rooted projects, encompassing innovative solutions to reach zero waste in communities that are historically underserved. This grant will support place-based practices that provide benefits and long-term solutions to improve waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and organics recovery from waste.
Funding Information
Applicants may apply for up to $100,000 per year for up to 3 years to implement projects that advance the county’s zero-waste goals.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses include:
- Materials needed for project implementation
- Labor costs for any personnel working on the project
- Administrative, design, and planning costs
- Outreach, engagement, training, and educational materials.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants include:
- Community-based organizations located in Hennepin County that are registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State.
- Non-profit organizations that demonstrate community partnership and aim to expand zero-waste capacities in underserved areas of Hennepin County.
- Applications should have the approval of an authorizing person who can enter into agreements with Hennepin County.
For more information, visit Hennepin County.
