Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Project Zero Baltimore
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 900 East Fayette St, Suite 342
\nCity: Baltimore
\nState: Maryland
\nPostal Code: 21203
\nMain Phone: 443.938-7805
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: baltimorecompostcollective.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 45-1476011
\nOrganization Tax Status: Fiscally Sponsored by 501(3)(c) Ridge to Reefs<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: 3\/18\/2026
\nRequested Amount: 10,000<\/p>\n
Project Title: Project Zero Baltimore
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
Project Zero Baltimore is the developing nonprofit initiative of the Baltimore Compost Collective. Our goal is not only to empower Baltimore youth to take control of their environment, but to equip them with the skills and knowledge to improve it. Guided by our mission, Project Zero Baltimore supports youth initiatives focused on developing and implementing solutions that promote a circular economy, reduce waste and poverty, and create innovative approaches to reuse, recycling, composting, and resource recovery.<\/p>\n
While we continue building our Zero\u2011Waste Incubator, we are actively engaging youth through workshops, school visits, community events, and educational lectures. These programs introduce young people to zero\u2011waste principles, environmental justice, composting, and sustainable land stewardship, giving them hands\u2011on experience and a foundation to grow from.<\/p>\n
As the incubator develops, it will provide resources, mentorship, and funding to youth entrepreneurs working in areas such as organic material reduction, recycling, composting, farming, and the creation of sustainable products and processes. Our long\u2011term vision is to cultivate a generation of young leaders who can design and implement community\u2011centered solutions that reduce Baltimore\u2019s reliance on harmful waste systems, including the incinerators that have long impacted the health and well\u2011being of nearby residents.<\/p>\n
At its core, Project Zero Baltimore is about possibility: zero waste, zero barriers, and zero limits on what Baltimore youth can achieve when given the tools, support, and space to lead.<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: $119,700<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): GAIA, Hoffberger Foundation, 11th Hour Ag & Racing, Robert Deutsch Foundation<\/p>\n
Project Duration: 1 year
\nGeographical Area Served: Baltimore
\nAge Group To Be Served: 2-22<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mr
\nContact First Name: Marvin
\nContact Last Name: Hayes
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 443.938-7805
\nContact Email: baltimorecompostcollective@gmail.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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