Due to elevated fire danger, the City of Phoenix has implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. All consumer fireworks are prohibited within one mile of mountain preserves, desert parks, regional parks, conservation areas, national forests, and wilderness areas.
Restaurants Eligible for Grant to Reduce Food Waste
Restaurant owners can receive a micro-grant for reducing food loss and waste through Project REDUCE.
In its third year, Project REDUCE will award restaurants with $1,000 micro-grants to implement simple, creative, innovative, and money saving food waste prevention projects.
Restaurants participating in Project REDUCE will receive hands-on training and technical assistance from a local Chef, Chris Lenza. Restaurants will also be showcased by the City of Phoenix through Project REDUCE week – a week-long recognition event to promote participating restaurants.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until June 30, 2026, so apply now!
Two online information listening sessions will be available for interested restaurants to ask questions and further develop applications:
Information Session 1: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Information Session 2: Monday, June 15, 2026, at 3 p.m.
To apply and find links for the listening sessions Project REDUCE.
