2026 Sustainable Slopes Recycling Grant Application Form

2026 Sustainable Slopes Recycling Grant Application
Use this form to apply for a cash grant to fund your next recycling-focused sustainability project, brought to you in partnership with PepsiCo. Applications are due by 11:45 PM MT, March 20, 2026. Learn more about the grant program and read about past winners here.

Reminder: Your ski area needs to be a an NSAA member and a Sustainable Slopes Endorser to be eligible for this grant. Learn more and endorse here.

Note: Ski areas may apply for more than one grant, but only one grant will be awarded per resort. Given the program's longevity, past winners may apply for snowmaking, cash, and recycling grants.
Name of Ski Area:*
Email:*
example@example.com
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Title: *
Phone Number*
Mailing Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
500,000+250,000 - 499,999100,000 - 249,999Less than 100,000

Project Questions

This grant will be given to a ski area(s) looking to partially or fully fund their sustainability project focused on recycling and waste reduction.
Please summarize the sustainability project, activity or program for which you are seeking funding. (300 words or fewer)*

0/300
Please identify the amount of grant money that you are seeking and the total cost of your project. Please note: recipients of the recycling grant are typically awarded around $5,000 towards their recycling / waste reduction initiative, although this is subject to change.*

Selection Criteria

50 words or fewer per answer
How does your initiative demonstrate innovation in improving sustainability?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative raise sustainability awareness? *

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative promote concrete sustainability actions around recycling and waste reduction? *

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative have a high likelihood of success (and the necessary expertise and experience to achieve stated goals)?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
How does your initiative have the ability to be replicated by others in the ski industry?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
YesNo
If yes, please specify:*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50
Does your initiative rely on this grant money for implementation, or would it still go forward without it?*

Please explain in (50 words or fewer)0/50

GOALS: What are the expected results of this initiative? *
MEASURING SUCCESS: Please quantify the program’s expected results using either a percentage or absolute value: *
(e.g., 20% waste diversion rate or 500 pounds of waste diverted) or both if possible.
YesNo
If yes, will this project help meet present or future goals for the Climate Challenge? *
YesNo
YesNo

References

Please list contact info for three references who are familiar with and/or support your initiative.
Reference #1: *

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #2: *

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Reference #3: *

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Should be Empty:

2026 Sustainable Slopes Recycling Grant Application