Licensed businesses authorized to do work in Palm Springs and that are in good standing with the City (e.g., no outstanding fines) are eligible. Businesses that are not in compliance with current requirements such as recycling and organics management requirements may receive funding if they use funds to achieve compliance. 

For those businesses that are based outside of Palm Springs but are licensed to do work in Palm Springs, funds may only be used to make your Palm Springs presence more sustainable. For example, we will reimburse a gardener for an electric leaf blower they use in Palm Springs, but we would not issue funds to a business that wants to make lighting upgrades to their headquarters office located in another City. 

Procurement of Products for Compliance to Food Ware Ordinance

• Reusable food service ware (plates, glassware, cups, trays, baskets, cutlery, linens)
• Equipment to wash and sanitize reusable food service ware and/or linens
• Purchase of approved disposable food ware for takeout and delivery to avoid use of polystyrene
• Bulk dispensers for condiments
• Participation in Reusable Food Service Ware Pilot Program when operational (Reusable food service ware which is delivered to your restaurant for takeout/delivery orders, collected, washed and returned for reuse.)

Purchases to Promote Compliance with Gasoline-powered Leaf Blower Ban

• Purchase of replacement batteries for electric leaf blowers
• Purchase of an electric leaf blower
• Payment of business license fees to the City of Palm Springs

The list of reimbursable items above is not exhaustive. Businesses should submit an email to recycling@palmspringsca.gov to confirm eligibility and reserve funds. 

1) Confirm your project is eligible and reserve funding

Before submitting a reimbursement form, please email the following information to recycling@palmspringsca.gov

• Your business name
• Confirmation that you are licensed to operate in the City of Palm Springs
• A short description of the product, service, or project you would like to receive funding for and the estimated amount of funds needed.

2) Wait for confirmation from the City regarding your project eligibility. When received, make your purchase or submit your expenses for reimbursement. 

3) Complete the reimbursement form (Spanish Version) and attach copies of receipts and a W-9 Form (W-9 Form in Spanish) Mail package to:

Office of Sustainability

ATTN: Sustainability Scholarship Program

City of Palm Springs

3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way

Palm Springs, CA 92262

 PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS FOR REIMBURSEMENT. 

Some funds may be subject to taxes. People receiving more than $600 may receive a 1099 form from the City.