Reusable Transport Packaging Equipment Grants

Reusable Transport Packaging prevents waste by replacing limited-life packaging used in manufacturing, transportation and/or distribution with durable alternatives, designed for many years of use. Typical examples are the replacement of cardboard boxes with reusable hand-held plastic totes and switching to reusable pallet wraps to secure loads onto pallets instead of using disposable plastic film wrap. Who can apply: -This grant is available to nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and school districts. -Organizations with open grants will need to contact current grant manager to assess repeat funding eligibility. Eligible projects: -Reusable Transport Packaging projects must reduce transport packaging waste generated in Alameda County OR reduce packaging used to transport materials/products originating outside of Alameda County that are shipped with an end destination in Alameda County. -Projects that seek to replace repurposed materials (such as used cardboard boxes that are donated to your organization) are not eligible. Funding amounts: -Up to $10,000 per grant request.