Community Innovation Fund (CIF) Projects
Since it's inception in 2020, the Rethink Waste Project's Community Innovation Fund has awarded more than $33K to 18+ projects that reduce waste in Deschutes County.
Thanks to support from our partners – Deschutes County Solid Waste, Visit Central Oregon, and City of Bend – CIF can now fund up to $5K per project with multiple award rounds each year. Currently accepting applications through October 1st for the final round for 2023. Learn more and apply here!
Browse through the projects below to see the wide-range of applicants, ideas, and impacts. You can filter with the options below, or click a project for more details.
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