Ulster County is proud to launch Green the Scene: We Are Zero-Waste Bound!, a new grant program designed to support and encourage sustainable event practices that reduce waste and promote environmental stewardship across the County.
Donor Name: Ulster County
State: New York
County: Ulster County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 06/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Through this initiative, municipalities and nonprofit organizations hosting fairs, festivals, and community events can apply for reimbursement grants of up to $2,000 per event to cover expenses such as:
- Purchasing zero waste supplies such as bins, compostable bags, compostable service ware, cleaning supplies, etc.
- Hauling and composting services
- Hiring a dedicated Zero Waste Coordinator.
Tiers
- Tier 1: Diverters – In this Tier, you are setting up an event waste collection system to separate and divert food waste away from the landfill.
- Tier 2: Eco-Conscious Entertainers – In this Tier, in addition to a food diversion collection system, you are making some steps towards changing the kinds of products used to serve food or sales items at festivals.
- Tier 3: Cradle to Gravers – In this Tier, you have passed and are enforcing a policy that all vendors at your event use compostable disposables for food and sales packaging. Your vendors consider the impact of their serving ware from cradle to grave.
- Tier 4: Zero Heroes – In this Tier, you are exploring options for using reusable and washable products for serving food as well as a system for distributing, collecting, and washing the serving ware.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include municipalities, nonprofits (501c3 or c6), community organizations, and event organizers hosting public-facing events in Ulster County — such as fairs, festivals, town-wide events, and maker shows. Organizations without nonprofit status must have fiscal sponsorship by a 501c3 or 501c6.
For more information, visit Ulster County.
