Re+ Circular Economy Grants (King County, WA)

Re+ Circular Economy Grants (King County, WA) is sponsored by King County, Washington. These grants support innovative projects that further King County's commitment to zero waste of resources by 2030, with a focus on prevention, reuse, and recycling.

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keyboard_arrow_left Previous keyboard_arrow_right Next Ravel's innovative technology will transform end-of-life clothing into like-new textiles Chomp has provided biofertilizer from their food waste processing plant to over 25 farms in King County, including the Matsuda Farm on Vashon Island In June 2023, Earthwise Architectural Salvage opened a new retail warehouse in Kenmore, expanding the market for salvaged construction materials in the County Re+ Seed Grants powered by NextCycle Washington The application period for the Re+ Seed Grants powered by NextCycle Washington is closed.

Grant recipients will be announced in late 2025. Please contact circulargrants@kingcounty. gov with any questions.

We are no longer accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cycle of the Re+ City Grants, available to King County cities only. Grant recipients will be announced in late 2025. City Plug and Play Project resources King County has developed a list of waste reduction and recycling project plans that cities can use when applying for Waste Reduction and Recycling Grants (WRR) and Re+ City Grants.

The seven plans are designed to be the most impactful and easily implemented projects, adoptable by both large and small cities. Plans are available to all King County cities. Plug and Play project plans Since 2022, the King County Solid Waste Division has invested nearly $5 million in projects that reduce waste and keep valuable resources in the economy and out of the landfill.

This is part of King County’s Re+ initiative to reinvent the region’s waste management system, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and create a more equitable, sustainable local economy.

Re+ Circular Economy Grant award recipients (2025) The Re+ Circular Economy Grants are an important part of King County’s commitment to increase the prevention, reuse, and recycling of material so that we meet our zero waste of resources goal and reduce the impact of our consumption on the environment. In the second round of funding, 14 projects were awarded a total of $2. 17 million.

Note: the following links lead to external websites Convert commercial food waste into a concentrated liquid and solid biofertilizer for local farms. Increase efforts to rescue surplus edible food and minimize organic waste in south King County. Rescue surplus crops from local farms to support culinary training for immigrants and refugees and provide free meals to food-insecure residents.

Reduce food waste at three hospitals in King County by diverting edible food and providing nourishing meals to local communities in need. Earthwise Architectural Salvage Expand lumber recovery and reuse by collecting and processing salvaged lumber and offering educational workshops and free lumber to frontline communities.

Second Use Building Materials Establish and operate a drop-off site at the Shoreline Recycling and Transfer station for reusable items such as building materials, furniture and fixtures. Refugee Artisan Initiative Employ refugee women artisans to design and craft new products using repurposed vinyl billboards, coffee bags and other upcycled materials, increasing reuse and providing critical employment opportunities.

Perennial Zero Waste (Human Eco Consulting) Reduce waste by providing reusable food service ware, an on-site mobile dishwashing trailer, and full compost and recycle waste management services at events in King County. Expand plastic recycling program by turning plastic into 2x4 beams and other durable goods for outdoor uses, such as decking and benches.

Reduce waste from milk cartons, milk, and single-use plastic bottles in K-12 schools by shifting to more sustainable milk and water dispensers. Pilot a reusable bin program with farmers and customers to replace disposable boxes for produce storage, transport, and distribution. Expand efforts to repair and refurbish furniture and provide it to refugee and low-income families.

Expand on successful launch of the Shoreline Tool Library , a single location that houses a tool library, reclaimed materials store, and educational space. Expand material reuse efforts beyond Seattle, increasing access to creative reuse, diverting usable materials from the landfill, and inspiring community-based reuse centers.

Re+ City Grant award recipients (2023-24) The Re+ City Grants Program supports cities delivering waste prevention, reuse, or recycling projects that help create a more circular economy. Cities in the King County service area that signed the Re+ Pledge were eligible to apply. Twelve cities, working on five projects, were awarded approximately $390,000 in the first grant cycle.

Bolster recycling education and provide recycling vouchers to encourage residents to recycle materials. Cities of Bothell, Kirkland, Bellevue, and Redmond Expand the Eastside Bring Your Own Cup (BYOC) Campaign to increase the use of reusable cups at coffee shops. Cities of Renton and Kent Provide technical assistance to increase recycling and organics service levels at businesses.

Cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park Partner with Seattle REconomy to pilot the Shoreline Tool Library , a single location that houses a tool library, reclaimed materials store, and educational space. Cities of Tukwila, Burien, Maple Valley Support food service businesses in setting up organics collection services to comply with the new statewide Organics Management Law.

Re+ Seed Grant award recipients (2025) In partnership with NextCycle Washington , King County’s Solid Waste Division has invested $130,000 in early‑stage pilot projects that advance waste prevention, reuse, repair, material recovery, recycling, organics management, and the development of new products made from materials that would otherwise become waste.

This investment supports King County’s Re+ initiative, which aims to reinvent the region’s waste system, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a more equitable and sustainable local economy.

Now in its second iteration, the Re+ Seed Grant Program Powered by NextCycle has awarded funding of up to $10,000 each to 13 innovative projects that will help accelerate King County’s transition to a thriving circular economy. Expand small-scale textile reuse and upcycling infrastructure by creating community remanufacturing hubs that support circular economy jobs for historically marginalized communities.

Replace plastic pots with biodegradable Kelp Pots, scaling production and access across King County to advance sustainable gardening. Upcycles gently used clothing and textiles from Muslim communities across King County, reducing textile waste while empowering marginalized women through culturally inclusive, women-led circular economy enterprises.

Divert regulated cannabis plant waste and upcycle it into low-carbon, ICC code–approved CI interior wall panels and blocks for affordable and multifamily housing. Pilots mobile collection stations, repair/reuse workshops, and education events to make waste prevention and reuse accessible.

Installs secondhand solar panels for a battery-connected solar array that powers and repurposes South King Tool Library shipping container into functional tool storage. Upgrade collection bins and processing totes to expand capacity and efficiency at the free Styrofoam drop-off center and recycling programs.

Establish clothing collection points across King County to divert textiles from disposal and supply an entrepreneur from an underserved community with inventory to launch an online resale business, while repairing or upcycling remaining materials to support future scaling.

Pilot a peer-to-peer sports gear reuse app campaign in King County that makes it easy to buy, sell, donate, and recycle sporting equipment while reducing waste and lowering costs for families. Launch pilot that helps King County youth sports teams fundraise by collecting and reselling pre-loved fan apparel.

Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Coalition Rescue surplus crops from local farms to provide CSA shares, community meals, and culturally relevant food waste education through the Rainier Beach Food Hub. Conduct feasibility study to evaluate whether a Re-Used Building Materials Store could successfully operate on Vashon Island and divert reusable materials from landfill.

Scale reclaimed lumber production by investing in additional professional equipment to create clean, installation-ready wood that competes with new lumber while expanding access to sustainable building materials. Learn about our approach for reducing the amount of waste going to the landfill Circular economy project accelerator providing grant funding and technical support for businesses and communities across Washington State