Request for Proposals: End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) Grant Program (Up to $150,000 Funding)

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources is seeking applications for its EPPIC Grant Program that address upstream and midstream plastic pollution solutions that align with EPPIC’s mission and eliminate waste across the plastic lifecycle.

The End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) seeks to galvanize global action on plastic pollution by supporting projects around the world to make the full lifecycle of plastic more sustainable, starting with efforts to change the design and use of plastic products.

EPPIC Grant Program seeks to fund in-country projects that address upstream and midstream plastic pollution solutions that align with EPPIC’s mission and eliminate waste across the plastic lifecycle.

Led by The Ocean Foundation (TOF), the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) grant program will provide financial resources to in-country projects focused on location-appropriate upstream and mid-stream interventions supported by knowledge based in science, Indigenous, traditional, and/or other sources as appropriate. These grants will support projects that align with EPPIC’s mission to galvanize global action to significantly reduce plastic pollution and advance solutions to eliminate plastic waste across the plastic cycle.

Funding Information

Up to $150,000 will be awarded through these RFPs; projects should submit proposals requesting no more than $150,000 total. The number of grants given will be determined based on the amount each project is awarded.
Multi-year grants will be paid in installments with payments after the initial payment tied to quarterly financial reporting requirements. The installment amounts and timing will be negotiated between the awardee and EPPIC.

EPPIC Grant Program Project Categories

Plastic Waste Reduction in Ghana and Senegal

Projects will be up to 2 years in length and focused on projects that reduce or eliminate the need for plastics by using alternatives regardless of sector or industry. Projects should focus on one or more of the following, however, if you have a promising project that aligns with EPPIC’s mission and focuses on location-appropriate upstream and mid-stream interventions supported by knowledge based in science, Indigenous, traditional, and/or other sources as appropriate they encourage you to apply.
- Implementing extended producer responsibility (EPR)
- Replacing existing plastics with alternative materials and bioplastics
- Research and development of alternative materials to plastics.
- Development and implementation of reuse/refill systems and platforms.
- Women-Led Innovation in Plastic Alternatives.
- Empowering Women in Circular Economy Leadership.

Redesign, Reuse, Refill in Kenya and South Africa

Projects will be up to 2 years in length and focused on materials and packaging redesign and reuse/refill solutions, regardless of sector or industry. Projects should focus on one or more of the following, however, if you have a promising project that aligns with EPPIC’s mission and focuses on location-appropriate upstream and midstream interventions supported by knowledge based in science, Indigenous, traditional, and/or other sources as appropriate, they encourage you to apply.
Materials and product redesign to eliminate plastic products and formats that cannot be reused, recycled, and have a high probability of leakage.
Redesign packaging to enhance reuse, recycling, and minimize waste.
Reuse/refill systems.
Behaviour change research and interventions.
Women-Led Innovation in Plastic Alternatives.
Empowering Women in Circular Economy Leadership.

Eligibility Criteria for EPPIC Grant Program

Applications are open for EPPIC’s 2024 Request for Proposals in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa.

How To Apply for EPPIC Grant Program

Review the RFP PDFs: Detailed information and instructions are provided in the PDFs linked below.
Submit Your Proposal: Follow the guidelines in the PDFs to prepare and submit your proposal.

RFP Links:

Request for Proposals for Plastic Waste Reduction in Ghana

Request for Proposals for Redesign, Reuse, and Refill in Kenya

Demande de propositions pour la réduction des déchets plastiques au Sénégal_FR | Requests for Proposals for Plastic Waste Reduction in Senegal_EN

Requests for Proposals for Redesign, Reuse, and Refill in South Africa

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Application Deadline: October 27th, 2024