Plastic Solutions Fund (Philanthropic Collaborative)

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International funder collaborative supporting nonprofits, social enterprises, and community-based organizations working on circular economy, plastic reduction, and sustainable alternatives. Typical awards $100,000-$500,000+ for projects addressing plastics across their life cycle. Eligible for international organizations, with rolling or periodic funding windows.

Source: https://plasticsolution.org/

Funding Details

Funder

Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF)

Funding Goal

Catalyze large-scale philanthropic investment in reducing plastic pollution globally by supporting organizations working to reshape plastic production, consumption, and waste systems

Funding Amount

Not publicly disclosed; funder collaborative re-granting to NGOs

Deadline

Invitation only — no public deadline (Unknown)

How to Apply

Invitation-only; approach through member funders (Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation, Oceans 5, etc.) or direct engagement with PSF staff

Target Region

Global — 272 organizations across 65 countries

Contact

Via website: plasticsolution.org

Last Checked

2026-03-14 21:44

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Invitation-only — no open call process

Project Scope

• Must work on systemic change, not just project implementation

Required Documents

• Approach via member funders: Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation, Oceans 5

Constraints

• PSF focuses on upstream/systemic change; recycling value chains may be seen as downstream

Summary

The Plastic Solutions Fund (PSF) is an international funder collaborative that serves as a platform for philanthropic investment and collaboration to address plastic pollution globally. It pools resources from multiple institutional funders to support organizations working on systemic change in how plastics are produced, consumed, and managed as waste. The Fund supports 272 organizations across 65 countries and focuses on solutions close to the source of the plastic problem, including changing production systems, influencing corporate behavior, and building community-based circular economy models. PSF prioritizes radically collaborative projects that can catalyze large-scale and permanent solutions. Its portfolio spans advocacy and narrative change, zero-waste city campaigns, petrochemical opposition, and practical waste management models in the Global South. The Fund operates as a re-granting mechanism, directing pooled capital from its institutional members toward high-impact NGOs and grassroots organizations. The Fund is not open to unsolicited applications. Access requires either a relationship with one of the founding or member funders — including the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation, Oceans 5, and other ocean and environment philanthropy networks — or a direct introduction through PSF staff. For organizations working on plastic waste value chains in developing countries, PSF is a relevant relationship to cultivate through the broader plastic philanthropy ecosystem, particularly via Oceans 5 and the broader network of ocean funders. Active engagement in platforms like PREVENT Waste Alliance or the Global Plastic Action Partnership may facilitate introductions.

Historical Context

Founded as part of the wave of plastic philanthropy that emerged around 2018-2019; portfolio has grown to 272 organizations. Works closely with Oceans 5 and the broader ocean funder network.

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