[cid:image001.png@01DC94F5.A79FAC30]<https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/solid-waste/beyond-the-bin/#application-information> Are you part of an organization that is leading the Tacoma community in waste reduction efforts? Do you have a waste reduction project idea, but need funding to make it a reality? Apply for a Beyond the Bin Community Grant! In 2026, City of Tacoma's Solid Waste Management (SWM) division is excited to offer two to three awards of $10,000 to $15,000 for projects that support waste reduction efforts occurring within Tacoma city limits. Examples of projects that may be funded through this grant opportunity include, but are not limited to: * Initiating, maintaining, or growing community composting systems   * Building food share and/or rescue resources, infrastructure, or systems   * Planning community events or creating programs that support waste reduction through swapping, repairing, upcycling, or creative reuse    * Establishing community sharing spaces, networks, or “Libraries of Things” to encourage local sharing, lending, and reuse   * Designing educational campaigns or resources that promote waste reduction   * Implementing systems that replace disposable materials with durable and/or reusable alternatives   * Developing programs that increase the reuse or repurposing of salvaged or hard-to-recycle materials  Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. No match is required for this grant opportunity. Submission Instructions: 1. Review grant requirements and Frequently Asked Questions at tacoma.gov/beyondthebin<https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/solid-waste/beyond-the-bin/#application-information>. 2. Download and complete the Beyond the Bin Community Grant Application Form on tacoma.gov/beyondthebin<https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/solid-waste/beyond-the-bin/#how-to-apply>. 3. Email completed application to kwaind@tacoma.gov<mailto:kwaind@tacoma.gov> with the subject line “Beyond the Bin Community Grant Application” by February 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Awards will be announced on or before April 1, 2026. More information, including application forms and submission instructions, can be found at tacoma.gov/beyondthebin<https://tacoma.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/solid-waste/beyond-the-bin/>. Please send any questions regarding Beyond the Bin Community Grants to Kate Waind, kwaind@tacoma.gov<mailto:kwaind@tacoma.gov>.