Toronto will fund good ideas on waste reduction - up to $25K

City has already handed out $188K to 12 projects

Toronto.com
Feb. 13, 2020
Megan Delaire

The City of Toronto will accept applications for waste reduction community grants of up to $25,000 until March 9.

The city’s Waste Reduction Community Grants Program supports community-based projects that reduce residential waste and increase participation in public waste diversions programs like blue bin recycling and green bin organics.

Since its launch in 2018, the program has awarded more than $188,000 in funding to 12 projects.

Groups eligible to submit grant applications include resident, tenant and neighbourhood associations, condominium and apartment boards, business associations, service clubs, community organizations, registered charitable organizations, environmental organizations, school groups, clubs and councils.

Groups should be incorporated non-profit organizations or should be partnered with one.

The city will prioritize projects that promote waste reduction in apartment buildings and condominiums, or that involve multilingual communities, equity-seeking groups and neighbourhood improvement areas. In previous years, projects like repair and reuse workshops, waste management education programs and sharing libraries have received funding through the Waste Reduction Community Grants Program.

The deadline to submit application for a 2020 grant is March 9. For more information, visit http://www.toronto.ca/wastegrants.