Do you have an idea to reduce waste in the capital region? We have several Rethink Waste Grants to help make your idea a reality.
Zero-Waste Event Grant
The Zero-Waste Event Grant Program is designed to support the reduction of waste produced at events within the capital region. This program offers up to $10,000 of funding to organizations planning and hosting events, particularly through the use of reusable products and zero-waste practices, such as source separation and responsible procurement. By encouraging these practices, the program aims to contribute to the broader transition toward a circular economy, where materials are kept in use for as long as possible, and waste is eliminated.
General Eligibility Requirements
- Eligible Organizations: Non-profit societies, local governments, First Nations governments, or for-profit businesses in British Columbia, committed to implementing waste reduction and circular economy practices through zero-waste events.
- Project Focus: Any type of public event (music festivals, farmer’s markets, fairs, food festivals, including ticketed events, etc.) is eligible, but projects must focus on implementing waste reduction and source separation strategies, with specific emphasis on increasing diversion from the landfill, using reusable products, and/or minimizing the distribution of single-use or disposable items.
- Location: The project must be based within the capital region or demonstrate a measurable impact on reducing waste within the capital region.
- Impact: Projects must demonstrate significant material diversion from landfills, primarily through waste-reduction strategies such as increasing source separation and recycling, adopting use of food service wares, etc.
Follow the instructions in the documents linked below to apply for the Zero-Waste Event Grant Program:
Completed applications and questions about the grant can be directed to rethinkwaste@crd.bc.ca.
Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis throughout the year. Funds are limited so get your application in early! Applicants will be notified within 30 business days whether or not the application has been approved for funding.
Community Grant
The Community Grant provides up to $5,000 towards funding your idea to help reduce the region’s waste by more than one third and extend the life of the Hartland Landfill to 2100 and beyond.
Completed applications and questions about the grant can be directed to rethinkwaste@crd.bc.ca.
Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis throughout the year. Funds are limited so get your application in early! Applicants will be notified within 30 business days whether or not the application has been approved for funding.
Community Grant Guidelines
Rethink Waste Grant Spotlight Stories
From grassroots initiatives to established organizations, discover how recipients of the Rethink Waste Grant have been reducing waste in the capital region.
