Submit a 2024 Waste Not Washington School Awards application by 5 pm on Oct. 31 for the prospect of receiving a program grant of up to $5,000 per project (increasing to $10,000 starting Jan. 1, 2026) to reduce waste in your school.

To be eligible to receive awards:

  • Applicants must be teachers or staff members of a K-12 public, private, tribal, or school district applying on behalf of a school or classroom.
  • Projects must show a sustainable focus surrounding waste reduction, recycling, green purchasing, food waste reduction, or composting.

Award Categories:

  • Sustainable School Award
  • Seed Award
  • Creative Curriculum Award