StopWaste’s Reusable Foodware Infrastructure Grant provides funding for innovative projects that replace single-use, disposable foodware with reusable systems.
Donor Name: StopWaste
State: California
County: Alameda County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/03/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $50,000
Details:
The funded pilot projects will help StopWaste explore the feasibility of reusable foodware systems for a wide range of settings and start developing infrastructure in Alameda County that makes reusable foodware accessible to businesses and consumers without negatively impacting cost or compromising convenience.
Funding Information
StopWaste invites pilot project proposals of various sizes anticipated to range from $5,000 to $50,000. Larger projects may be funded depending on expected geographic and environmental impact. As a general guide applicants should consider these criteria for funding amounts:
- Project scale: The project’s geographic spread, number of partner organizations and/or sites involved, projected quantity of disposable foodware replaced, and other impacts.
- Replicability und upscaling: The pilot project’s opportunities for expansion, potential to serve as a model for others, etc.
- Long-term self-sufficiency: Projections for financial and operational self-sufficiency once grant funds are spent.
Project examples may include:
- Implementation of reusable foodware for dine-in and take-out at businesses or in institutional settings, with or without the involvement of one (or more) third-party reusable foodware vendor(s.)
- Reusable foodware solutions at public events or large gatherings.
- Launch or expansion of dishwashing or foodware rental services, meal delivery apps and services.
- Pilot projects aimed at evaluating the feasibility of reusable foodware systems in specific settings with the goal of developing scalable infrastructure.
NOTE: Grant projects will preferably involve several partners, possibly including reusable foodware service provider(s).
Eligible Projects
- Projects must replace single-use (disposable) foodware generated in Alameda County with reusable foodware solutions.
- Projects that involve recycling or composting-based solutions are not eligible for funding.
- Projects that recycle waste materials into new materials, products, or compost do not qualify for funding.
- Projects looking to fund smaller reusable foodware or equipment purchases for a single site or location may be better suited for support from their technical assistance program before seeking grant funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- This grant is available to nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and school districts.
- Projects must be located in and/or serve the residents and/or businesses of Alameda County.
- Organizations with open StopWaste grants in any category will need to contact their current grant manager before applying for a new grant award.
For more information, visit Reusable Foodware Infrastructure Grants.
