Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives
AI Summary
The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to environmental sustainability and waste management. In 2025, it awarded a total of $976.5K across 27 grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
GAIAs mission is to strengthen grassroots social movements that advance solutions to waste and pollution, working towards a just, zero waste world where people are free from toxic pollution. This entails fighting pollution and building regenerative solutions around the globe.
Cause Areas
1
Energy resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Los Angeles, CA
$563.6K
15%
COMMUNITY POWER
Coon Rapids, MN
$430.9K
12%
Ironbound Community Corporation
Newark, NJ
$351.6K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$63.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives?
No. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives give?
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives primarily gives to organizations located in California, Minnesota, and New Jersey. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives make each year?
In 2025, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $977 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives fund recently?
In 2025, Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include EAST YARD COMMUNITIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, COMMUNITY POWER, and Ironbound Community Corporation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives?
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.