Top: Microgrant recipients include composting facilities that accept compostable packaging. Photo courtesy Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Organics Recycling Facility

BPI announced the launch of its Composting Microgrants to support programs that use compostable products and aim to achieve these goals: 1) Promote best practices for the use and successful diversion of compostable products; 2) Increase food waste collection using compostable products; and 3) Improve operations to better process compostable products. Eligible applicants include for-profit companies (such as food waste haulers and composters), non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies actively involved in composting. The grants can be used for various activities, including creation of promotional materials, training and equipment, and research that may involve field testing, compost quality testing and contamination mitigation. The microgrants range from $500 to $5,000, with a total of $35,000 available for the September 2024-June 2025 grant cycle. The funding is issued 50% at the award time and 50% upon project completion by June 30, 2025. Submission deadline is Friday November 8, 2024 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.