Deadline: 7-May-21
The Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) invites community members to apply for funding to help transform community-based mutual aid ideas into solutions to enhance Seattle’s water and waste networks.
The Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Water and Waste Innovation (SWWI) funding program utilizes City general funding and, where there is nexus, Utility funding to amplify grass roots solutions and also seeks to evaluate and possibly transform effective community-based mutual aid ideas into longer-term solutions with measurable benefits to Seattle’s water and waste networks.
Areas
Specifically, the SWWI will fund projects in two Innovation areas:
- Innovation Area 1: Waste prevention solutions focused on food and other materials. Examples include sharing, reusing, repairing, and repurposing.
- Innovation Area 2: Water, waste, and hand hygiene access solutions, which may include options for accessing safe drinking water, for individuals experiencing homelessness.
SPU seeks proposals from community organizations to lead small-scale and rapid innovations delivered at diverse locations around Seattle. That is, they are looking for organizations to innovate and test out a solution in various settings.
SPU expects successful applicants will partner with other organizations and individuals to maximize their innovation’s impact. SPU will provide metrics and sample calculations for each innovation area to use for evaluation purposes.
Funding Information
- Up to $150,000 is available in funding.
- Proposals will be accepted at various funding levels based on the innovation proposed, with a minimum amount of $35,000. They expect to contract two or three proposals. After decisions are made, they will contract with the organization.
- The project period is expected to be June 1 – December 31, 2021.
- The funds will be paid on a reimbursement basis, based upon accomplishment of agreed upon milestones.
Eligibility Criteria
- Community, non-profit organizations, and schools are all eligible to apply for the SWWI funding and may issue subcontracts as part of their application.
- All applicants must be incorporated as a non-profit or, if an individual or unincorporated entity, have another mechanism for receiving funds (e.g., through fiscal sponsorship) and complying with insurance and liability requirements.
For more information, visit http://www.seattle.gov/utilities/protecting-our-environment/community-programs/water-and-waste-innovation-funding
