How to Apply

The 2023 grant application period has closed. The next application period will tentatively begin January 2025.

2023 Grant Application Instructions

Step 1: Read the Guidelines before completing your application.

Guidelines in available languages (PDF):
English | Amharic | Chinese | Korean | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Tigrigna | Vietnamese

Step 2: Contact us to confirm your project is eligible and get advice. Learn more about waste prevention and see what projects we have funded.

Step 3: Complete a Print or Video Application (do not do both).

Print Application Form in available languages (DOCX):
English | Amharic | Chinese | Korean | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Tigrigna | Vietnamese

Video Application Instructions in available languages (DOCX):
English | Amharic | Chinese | Korean | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Tigrigna | Vietnamese

Step 4: Submit your completed grant application and supporting documents to wastefreegrants@seattle.gov. Call (206) 615-1405 if you do not receive an email confirmation of receipt within 2 business days.

Public Utilities

Andrew Lee, General Manager and CEO
Address: 700 5th Avenue, Suite 4900, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 34018, Seattle, WA, 98124-5177
Phone: (206) 684-3000
SPUCustomerService@seattle.gov

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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is comprised of three major direct-service providing utilities: the Water Utility, the Drainage and Wastewater Utility, and the Solid Waste Utility.