Can'd Aid: Crush It Crusade Grant
Funding Amount
US $3,000 - US $8,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Can'd Aid: Crush It Crusade Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Can'd Aid
Amount: US $3,000 - US $8,000
Last Updated: September 19, 2025
Summary
The Can'd Aid: Crush It Crusade Grant empowers nonprofits, local education, and government organizations to enhance recycling efforts. With grants ranging from $3,000 to $8,000, the program supports initiatives that promote recycling at community events, engage volunteers, and foster inclusive outreach. Since 2014, over 125 organizations have benefited from this funding, driving impactful change through community engagement and environmental stewardship.Overview
Mission Can’d Aid’s people-powered programs provide tools and access for under-resourced communities to lead healthy, active, and creative lives. Vision We believe in the healing power of human connection. We envision a world fueled by authentic relationships that spark joy and unlock our inherent capacity to create positive change. Together, we are building a movement and model for innovative, responsive and connected community engagement. Crush It Crusade Our Crush It Crusade program helps communities and local organizations launch and strengthen local recycling programs while educating folks on the importance of infinitely recyclable aluminum. Our Impact since 2014 Over 125 community organizations, municipalities, parks, and festivals have received Crush It Crusade grants to launch new or expand existing community recycling programs. We’re awarding grants of $3,000–$8,000 to organizations that: Strive to promote recycling at large public-facing community events and/or for a series of public-facing events throughout a season or the year (e.g. music, cultural, food, and arts festivals)Demonstrate active volunteer engagementPromote inclusive community outreachHave achieved consistent or growing event attendanceEligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofits with a 501(c)(3) status, local education organizations, and local government organizations are eligible to receive a Crush It Crusade grant.What Can'd Aid actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2021
- 6
- Total given
- $62K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,586–$16K
- By dollars: Georgia 32%, Vermont 26%, Florida 17%. Top recipient cities: Brattleboro, VT; Decatur, GA; Naples, FL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Recycle Away · Brattleboro, VT
Recycling program
$16K
Georgia Interfaith Power and Light · Decatur, GA
Recycling program
$12K
Emmanuel Communities · Naples, FL
Recycling program
$11K
Mt Pleasant Ame Church · Owings Mills, MD
Recycling program
$10K
Clayton County Board of Commissioners · Jonesboro, GA
Recycling program
$8,022
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