Purpose: "What does it fund? Replacement of single use containers, food service ware, and packaging with durable, reusable products and recovery of lumber, wood flooring, or wood furniture from landfills or through deconstruction projects for reuse."
Grant amount: [Additional info to be posted.]
Eligible entities: "Local and state agencies, nonprofits, for-profit entities, public universities and colleges, solid waste facilities, public school districts, and Tribal Governments."
Ineligible entities: [Additional info to be posted.]
Status: Next cycle to be determined; check website.
Purpose: Grants and low-interest loans are available to help businesses meet or exceed environmental regulations, and to cover costs associated with projects, equipment, investigation and cleanup.
Grant amount: varies by program/type of funding opportunity
Eligible entities: Not-for-profit and non-profit organizations, For-profit businesses, Institutions, Political subdivisions of the State (inc counties, cities, towns, etc.), State agencies in Minnesota.
Ineligible entities: Entities outside of Minnesota.
Purpose: "The Restore New York Communities Initiative (“Restore NY”) provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties. The program encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures."
Grant amount:
Eligible entities: Applicants must: (1) Be initiated by municipalities (2) Demonstrate at least a 10% match (3) Hold a public hearing to discuss the application and the property assessment list
Status:
Program Launch: Thursday February 22, 2024
Intent to Apply Form Due: Monday March 25, 2024, by 5:00pm EST
Final Application Due: Wednesday May 22, 2024, by 3:00pm EST
Purpose: To provide funding to entities pursuing reuse-related initiatives.
Grant amount: $1000 to $5000
Eligible entities: Community-based partnerships, businesses, groups, or non-profit organizations.
Ineligible entities: K-12 schools and colleges are not eligible for this particular grant, as NYSAR3 has separate grants for these entities. Recycling projects are not eligible.
Purpose: "The goals of the one-time funding include:
Strengthen established waste reduction programs that collect and redistribute building supplies, furniture and large household items to those in need.
Expand opportunities for underserved populations to access low- or no-cost building supplies, furniture and large household items.
Advance racial equity in the reuse sector or through services and programs."
Grant amount: "Organizations may apply for up to 15% of their annual budget that is directed toward collecting and/or distributing building supplies, furniture and large household items. The maximum allowable request is $200,000."
Eligible entities: "Organizations must meet the following criteria to be considered for the one-time funding:
Be a nonprofit with tax exempt status or have a fiscal sponsor with tax exempt status.
Be located within the Metro boundary area.
Collect or redistribute building supplies, furniture and large household items. Reuse or repair of these items must be a significant part of the organization’s programs and services.
Provide programs and services that benefit underserved communities.
Be experiencing financial hardship or operational deficiencies."
District of Columbia Donation and Reuse Award Program
Purpose: To fund projects that reduce needless waste and increase diversion of reusable material, including edible food, from landfills and incineration through donation or reuse.
Grant amount: Up to $10,000
Eligible entities: Nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, government agencies, universities/educational institutions, or private enterprises.
Ineligible entities: Projects that do not serve District residents, businesses, and/or other entities.
Status: The deadline for applications was November 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM EDT.
Purpose: "What does it fund? Replacement of single use containers, food service ware, and packaging with durable, reusable products and recovery of lumber, wood flooring, or wood furniture from landfills or through deconstruction projects for reuse."
Grant amount: [Additional info to be posted.]
Eligible entities: "Local and state agencies, nonprofits, for-profit entities, public universities and colleges, solid waste facilities, public school districts, and Tribal Governments."
Ineligible entities: [Additional info to be posted.]
Status: Next cycle to be determined; check website.
Purpose: Grants and low-interest loans are available to help businesses meet or exceed environmental regulations, and to cover costs associated with projects, equipment, investigation and cleanup.
Grant amount: varies by program/type of funding opportunity
Eligible entities: Not-for-profit and non-profit organizations, For-profit businesses, Institutions, Political subdivisions of the State (inc counties, cities, towns, etc.), State agencies in Minnesota.
Ineligible entities: Entities outside of Minnesota.
Purpose: "The Restore New York Communities Initiative (“Restore NY”) provides municipalities with financial assistance for the revitalization of commercial and residential properties. The program encourages community development and neighborhood growth through the elimination and redevelopment of blighted structures."
Grant amount:
Eligible entities: Applicants must: (1) Be initiated by municipalities (2) Demonstrate at least a 10% match (3) Hold a public hearing to discuss the application and the property assessment list
Status:
Program Launch: Thursday February 22, 2024
Intent to Apply Form Due: Monday March 25, 2024, by 5:00pm EST
Final Application Due: Wednesday May 22, 2024, by 3:00pm EST
Purpose: To provide funding to entities pursuing reuse-related initiatives.
Grant amount: $1000 to $5000
Eligible entities: Community-based partnerships, businesses, groups, or non-profit organizations.
Ineligible entities: K-12 schools and colleges are not eligible for this particular grant, as NYSAR3 has separate grants for these entities. Recycling projects are not eligible.
Purpose: "The goals of the one-time funding include:
Strengthen established waste reduction programs that collect and redistribute building supplies, furniture and large household items to those in need.
Expand opportunities for underserved populations to access low- or no-cost building supplies, furniture and large household items.
Advance racial equity in the reuse sector or through services and programs."
Grant amount: "Organizations may apply for up to 15% of their annual budget that is directed toward collecting and/or distributing building supplies, furniture and large household items. The maximum allowable request is $200,000."
Eligible entities: "Organizations must meet the following criteria to be considered for the one-time funding:
Be a nonprofit with tax exempt status or have a fiscal sponsor with tax exempt status.
Be located within the Metro boundary area.
Collect or redistribute building supplies, furniture and large household items. Reuse or repair of these items must be a significant part of the organization’s programs and services.
Provide programs and services that benefit underserved communities.
Be experiencing financial hardship or operational deficiencies."
District of Columbia Donation and Reuse Award Program
Purpose: To fund projects that reduce needless waste and increase diversion of reusable material, including edible food, from landfills and incineration through donation or reuse.
Grant amount: Up to $10,000
Eligible entities: Nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, government agencies, universities/educational institutions, or private enterprises.
Ineligible entities: Projects that do not serve District residents, businesses, and/or other entities.
Status: The deadline for applications was November 9, 2023, at 6:00 PM EDT.