Beyond StopWaste's own grant programs, many other organizations offer funding for waste reduction, food systems, environmental protection, and community projects in the San Francisco Bay Area. Below is a curated list of opportunities relevant to Alameda County organizations.

Tip: Deadlines and funding amounts change regularly. Check each organization's website for current information before applying.

Local and Regional Opportunities

Mini-grants of $500–$3,000 and project grants up to $50,000 for environmental and educational initiatives near the Altamont Pass area.
Typical deadline: March
altamonteab.org

Grants to nonprofits in Alameda or Contra Costa counties across five focus areas including Environment.
Typical deadline: April
impact100eastbay.org

Funding for Oakland-based nonprofits and community organizations advancing the City's racial equity goals.
Typical deadline: March
oaklandca.gov

Mini Grants ($2,000–$5,000) and Mega Grants (up to $25,000) for government agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions focused on reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot.
Typical deadline: March
smcsustainability.org

Up to $250 per business for reusable food service ware.
Deadline: Open application
zerowastesonoma.gov

$2 million in annual grant funds for community-based organizations working in Zero Waste, Toxics Reduction, Community Greening, and other environmental categories.
Typical deadline: Various dates
sfenvironment.org

Investments in partnerships between UC Berkeley and Berkeley community entities that improve quality of life.
Typical deadline: February
chancellor.berkeley.edu

State Opportunities

State funding supporting public and private entities in the safe and effective management of the waste stream.
Deadlines: Various dates throughout the year
calrecycle.ca.gov

CAL FIRE grants for creating sustainable urban forests, with special consideration for projects serving disadvantaged and low-income communities.
Typical deadline: July
fire.ca.gov

Federal Opportunities

Federal funding for projects building solid waste infrastructure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create cleaner, healthier communities.
Typical deadline: February
epa.gov

Competitive EPA program supporting projects to protect and restore San Francisco Bay.
epa.gov

Comprehensive federal funding database for all types of grants, including waste reduction.
Deadlines: Various
grants.gov

Foundation and Corporate Funding

Annual funding for operational support and projects strengthening food systems, equitable community health outcomes, and environmental protection.
Typical deadlines: February, June, October
cliffamilyfoundation.org

Programs supporting children, education, and health and human services.
Deadline: Open application
costco.com

Funding for projects advancing a culture of repair.
Deadline: Open application
cultureofrepair.org

Funding directly from Walmart and Sam's Club facilities to local organizations.
Deadline: Open application
walmart.org

Support for organizations working in disadvantaged communities across the Bay Area.
hewlett.org

Tracking Tools

Upstream's Incentives and Grants Tracker — A maintained spreadsheet tracking municipal incentive programs for reuse and state, provincial, and federal grants focused on source reduction. Updated regularly.

View Upstream Grants Tracker

StopWaste Grants

Looking for StopWaste-administered grant programs? View current opportunities and eligibility information.
View StopWaste Grants