How much funding does Circular Arizona Grants provide?

Circular Arizona Grants provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Circular Arizona Grants?

The deadline is October 1, 2026.

Circular Arizona Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

October 1, 2026

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Circular Arizona Grants

Overview: Circular Arizona awards annual grants to support organizations advancing circular economy and waste reduction initiatives across Arizona.

Geographic Scope: Arizona

Focus Areas:

Measurable waste reduction and reuse initiatives

Circular economy solutions

Textile waste diversion

Food waste management

Durable goods reuse systems

Community-centered circular solutions

Award Details:

Amount: Up to $5,000 per grant

Number of Awards: Typically 2 eligible applicants per year

Total Awarded Since 1993: Nearly $300,000

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrates measurable waste reduction or reuse impact

Feasibility of implementation

Innovation in circular economy approaches

Scalability of the project

Alignment with Circular Arizona's mission to foster an equitable circular economy

Eligibility:

Exclusive to Circular Arizona members

Open to organizations and nonprofits

Examples of Funded Projects:

FABRIC Tempe: Sew-cular Exchange - community textile scrap hub ($5,000, 2026)

Bold Reuse: durable cup reuse system for live events ($5,000, 2026)

Knead Technologies, Inc.: food waste management pilot ($5,000, 2025)

Keep Phoenix Beautiful: HomeBiogas anaerobic digester project ($5,000, 2025)

Contact Information:

Email: hello@circulararizona.org

Website: circulararizona.org/Grants

Address: 24 W. Camelback Rd. Suite A-492, Phoenix, AZ 85013

How to Apply

1. Membership Requirement: Ensure you are a Circular Arizona member
- Learn more about membership at CircularArizona.org/Join

2. Application Access: Visit CircularArizona.org/Grants

3. Application Materials: Submit information about your proposed project including:
- Description of the initiative
- Measurable waste reduction or reuse impact
- Feasibility and implementation timeline
- Innovation and scalability aspects
- Alignment with Circular Arizona's mission

4. Submission Deadline: Applications close on the specified annual deadline (typically October 1st) at 11:59 p.m.

5. Selection Process: Competitive application process
- Applications reviewed by selection committee
- Recipients announced following the application period

6. Recognition: Grant recipients are invited to present project updates at Circular Arizona's Annual Meeting