2026 GAIA U.S. EJ Action Microfunds Application

2026 GAIA U.S. EJ Action Microfunds Application
Microfunds are now available to support GAIA & BFFP U.S. members’ short-term projects or activities related to waste and justice, including zero waste, food waste prevention, incineration and so-called "chemical recycling, plastics and petrochemicals, landfill methane, and EV battery-related harms. This year, GAIA is able to support 16 organizations with microfunds of $2,500 each. These unrestricted funds will support grassroots-led, community-driven projects, activities, or events that will take place between August 1, 2026, and July 30, 2027. Review application guidelines at bit.ly/MicrofundsGuidelines.
Applicant Information
Name of Organization
Organization's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Where will the project or work take place?
Can we send a check to the above address?
If no, what address is preferred for receiving a check?

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization's Website
Organization’s Current Annual Budget
Is your organization a member of GAIA?
Is your organization a member of BFFP?
Contact Person Information
First Name
Last Name
Title
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Preferred Form of Communication

Other
Description of the Project
Please see the application guidelines (bit.ly/MicrofundsGuidelines) for descriptions of these project areas.
Project area(s)
Please describe your project goals.
Please share your planned activities and results. This might include a series of workshops, publications, tours, tool development, meetings, trainings, travel costs to bring speakers to local events, or other activities that will move campaigns forward.
Who would benefit from your project?
In addition to a summary of the activities completed with the funds received, in what other ways can you share your work, if any? Please mark all that are possible for your organization.
I agree to submit a short 1–2 paragraph report and photos (if applicable) at the end of the project period describing how the funds were spent and how this supported grassroots advocacy in the community.
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2026 GAIA U.S. EJ Action Microfunds Application

Applicant Information

Contact Person Information

Description of the Project