Grant Types
Equipment Grants Now Available!
Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2025
Our annual Waste Prevention Grant Funding Program is currently paused, however, a limited number of grants are now available to fund waste prevention equipment in the following three categories:
Surplus Food Donation Equipment Grants
Available to nonprofits, these grants provide funding to strengthen their capacity to safely recover and redistribute edible surplus food generated in Alameda County, increasing the volume of food available to help nourish communities in Alameda County. These grants support the acquisition of essential equipment, to improve efficiency and building capacity for the edible food recovery components of SB 1383. Up to $10,000 per grant.
Reusable Transport Packaging Equipment Grants
Available to nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and school districts, these grants fund reusable, durable alternatives to replace disposable packaging used in manufacturing, transportation and/or distribution, such as pallet wraps, pallets, boxes, and dunnage. This year’s focus is on reusable pallet wraps. Once reusables are in place, organizations often see long-term cost savings by eliminating (or significantly reducing) recurring costs for packaging materials. Up to $10,000 per grant.
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
Available to school districts, public and private schools, nonprofits, businesses, and institutions in Alameda County, these grants support the transition from single-use, disposable foodware (such as cups, plates, trays, utensils, etc.) to reusable systems in closed-environment cafeterias and similar dining facilities. Funds help cover the cost of reusable foodware, dishwashing equipment and/or dishwashing services. From $25,000 to $50,000 per grant.