There are just a few days left to apply for a Beyond the Bin Grant opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application soon! 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>. [cid:image001.png@01DC8BBE.E7D7F810] [Logo Description automatically generated] Kate Waind (she/her) Waste Reduction Specialist Solid Waste Management kwaind@tacoma.gov<mailto:kwaind@tacoma.gov> (253) 381-9593