1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsWaste Reduction & Innovation Grant (WRIG) is sponsored by BizRecycling Minnesota (Ramsey and Washington counties). This grant is available to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits for planning, equipment, supplies, and capital improvements that result in a significant reduction of solid waste.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “BizRecycling Minnesota (Ramsey and Washington counties)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant - BizRecycling Minnesota BizRecycling Minnesota Apartment Recycling Specialist Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant Pollution Prevention Grant Food Waste Prevention + Recovery Grant Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant The Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant (WRIG) is available to eligible schools, businesses and nonprofits for planning, equipment, supplies and capital improvements that result in the significant reduction of solid waste and/or pollution created.
Waste reduction is the most environmentally preferred strategy for managing solid waste and is often coupled with pollution reduction activities. Waste reduction projects eliminate the use of materials that end up being discarded from production and sales processes.
Waste reduction projects can take many different forms, including reusing source materials, bulk purchasing, packaging changes, product swap-outs, technology enhancements or production redesign. One-time grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to eligible entities for planning, equipment, supplies and capital improvements that result in a significant reduction of solid waste and/or pollution created.
Awardees must contribute a 10% cash match of the total project cost. Download full grant guidelines here. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all funds are exhausted.
Applications are currently being accepted. Businesses must meet the following criteria: Be one of the following types of businesses: Private college or university Ramsey County: Charter schools with less than 250 students and all private schools Washington County: All charter schools and all private schools Must have a permanent physical location in Ramsey or Washington counties of Minnesota.
Be in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State and the Minnesota Department of Revenue at time of application. Any previous BizRecycling grantees must be in compliance with their previous grant contract.
Ineligible entities include: All public entities including federal, state, county and city; public colleges and universities Public K-12 schools in Ramsey County Residential apartment buildings Proposed projects must demonstrate one or more of the following: Significantly reduce the amount of solid waste and/or pollution created by the business. Support the implementation of an industry-specific solution.
Support an effort to manage waste higher on the EPA’s Waste Management Hierarchy. Examples of fundable items are listed below. For a full list, refer to the program guidelines.
Industry-specific equipment and supplies that eliminate solid waste from the production process or captures materials for reuse. Infrastructure improvements to enhance industry-specific waste reduction and recycling capabilities. Equipment and supplies that move businesses from disposable items to reusable options.
High efficiency equipment that leads to reductions in the use of harmful chemicals or pollution. Equipment and supplies that reduce or eliminate the use of target pollutions, including: Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Fine particulate matter (PM2.
5) Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) Other pollutants as identified by R&E Construction & Infrastructure Waste, recycling and organics management infrastructure improvements among co-operative businesses located within the same building or business park. Infrastructure improvements to enhance industry-specific waste reduction and recycling capabilities. Electrification projects when moving away from high emitting technologies.
Industry-specific consultation costs to reduce the creation of solid waste at its source, which is beyond the expertise of R&E consultants. Costs related to supporting established research and development activities of products or services that would significantly reduce solid waste in Ramsey and Washington County. The company must be located within Ramsey or Washington counties.
Partial funding for staff or consultation time to develop environmentally preferable purchasing plans. Partial funding for staff or consultation time to develop co-operative purchasing groups to leverage access to bulk materials which align with the business’s environmental purchasing plan. Partial funding for staff time to develop an onsite “Green Team.
” Production and printing of custom signage, labels and education materials. Sample of Previously Funded Projects Equipment to replace a Nitric Acid Etching system, which generates high amounts of solid and hazardous waste. Equipment to reclaim sprayed powder coat for reuse.
Equipment and materials that transition from the use of solvent and oil-based products to water-based. Electric lawncare equipment when eliminating two-stroke engines. Equipment to increase the recovery of spent brewer’s grains for upcycling for food and farmers.
Equipment to move mushroom retail trays to 100% compostable. Equipment to remove all non-recyclable plastic substrate bags from production process. Equipment and supplies to implement reusable containers for roasted coffee bean sales.
Applicants must work with a BizRecycling Recycling Expert to submit a grant application. The Recycling Expert will conduct an initial site visit of your location. At the site visit, the Recycling Expert will provide recommendations for waste reduction and management improvements and discuss your project plan.
They will help assemble necessary documentation and price quotes for the grant application. Applicants who have not had a site assessment will not be reviewed. To set up your site assessment email info@bizrecycling.
com or call 651-768-6670. Applications are currently being accepted. Grant Application & Forms Completed applications must include the following: Price quotes for all requested items Container Order Form (if applicable) Rachel from Vikings & Goddesses in Saint Paul always wanted to do compostable packaging.
The Waste Reduction + Innovation Grant allowed them to take time, do the research and create a 100% BPI-certified compostable frozen package product for their frozen pies and other baked goods.
I want to learn more about applying for a grant for my business or organization I want to learn more about applying for a grant for my multi-unit property I want to learn more about becoming a BizRecycling Partner Business Address (Required) Type of Business (Select all that apply.) Multi-Unit / Apartment Building Clinic / Healthcare Facility Office / Professional Services How did you hear about us? There are no products in the cart!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible businesses, schools, and nonprofits with a permanent physical location in Ramsey or Washington counties of Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant (WRIG) is funded by BizRecycling Minnesota (Ramsey and Washington counties). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Washington and Minnesota. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
A novel provision in the May 29 OMB rewrite of 2 CFR Part 200 requires recipients of federal financial assistance to apply viewpoint-neutral terms to event services on any property they control — regardless of whether the event is federally funded. The provision lands hardest on the 3,069 county governments, the research universities that hold dispersed campus venues, and the community-based nonprofits that own meeting space. Comment deadline July 13, effective October 1. The defensive posture before then is the same regardless of how the final rule narrows scope.
Read articleBeyond the headline housing and science cuts, the FY2027 budget would eliminate DOJ state/local law enforcement grants, EPA clean water revolving funds, FEMA disaster preparedness, EDA economic development, NTIA digital equity, and more. The complete analysis for local government grant seekers.
Read articleThe Trump administration is renegotiating $33 billion in CHIPS Act grants, demanding equity stakes in Intel, Samsung, and TSMC. With only 24 of 161 milestones completed and applications still open, here is what the new terms mean for semiconductor manufacturers and supply chain companies.
Read article