Litter Cleanups Mini-Grant Application

Litter Cleanups Mini-Grant Application
Applications Open from 2/18/26 - 3/20/26

The Sanitation Foundation is the official non-profit partner of the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY). Our mission is to support the work of DSNY to help clean up the city and reduce waste sent to landfill.

We are looking to partner with schools who are ready to become stewards of their neighborhoods to reduce litter and make positive change. After submitting an application, you will receive notification of acceptance on a rolling basis. Schools or programs located in Environmental Justice Neighborhoods or that have an Economic Need Index of 74% (average) or higher will be prioritized for selection. All grant recipients will be asked to report at least 2 litter cleanup activities using the tools provided.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
TeacherAdministratorAfterschool EducatorSchool District RepresentativeSustainability CoordinatorPTA MemberYouthOther
If you selected other, please share your role:*
What is your school’s/program’s name?*
What is your school’s/program’s address?*
BronxBrooklynManhattanQueensStaten Island
1st or below2nd3rd4th5th6th7th8th9th10th11th12th
How many students would this likely serve?*
We will continue to organize litter cleanups with our students and “adopt a block”.We will help other educators in our building organize litter cleanups.We will organize litter cleanups with families.Other
Bringing youth outdoorsGathering the suppliesProtocol for finding dangerous litter (needles, broken glass, etc.)Fitting this into our curriculum and/or unit of studyGetting administrator buy-inGetting buy-in from other educatorsPlanning timeOther
Please explain what other barriers you might face.*
Our administration would be enthusiastic to bring this litter cleanup partnership to our school/program.Our administration might have some reservations, but would be consulted to gain approval throughout the process.I am not sure what our administration’s response would be.
YesNo
Re-up existing supplies ($50 value)Full supply package ($150)
Please note: If you are selected to receive a mini-grant, you will be expected to:
- Run at least 2 cleanup activities with participants;
- Self-report on the follow-up actions of your group, including the pounds of waste collected and the collective actions taken by youth.
Any partner who fails to provide this information will be ineligible for future partnerships and grant opportunities with the Sanitation Foundation.
Yes
Is there anything else you would like to share about why you would like to bring a litter cleanup opportunity to your school/program?
YesNo
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Litter Cleanups Mini-Grant Application

Applications Open from 2/18/26 - 3/20/26