Burners Without Borders

08/18/2026

Many community members have asked how they can help support Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe members impacted by the Stallion Fire. We’ve put together a BWB project page with information about current needs and ways our community can show up and support our neighbors in Nixon and Sutcliffe.

Learn more and find ways to help: https://burnerswithoutborders.org/projects/stallion-fire-relief-plpt/

Please share with your networks. ❤️

Due to recent wildfires in Northern Nevada, several members of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (PLPT) have been without power, resulting in the loss of significant amounts of food and other essential supplies. After speaking with the Paiute Tribe Food Distribution Program, we have identified items tha...

08/13/2026

🤝 BWB + Rotary International: Turning Connection Into Community Action

What happens when two global networks built around service and community come together?

Across the Burners Without Borders network, BWB Chapters are already working alongside local Rotary clubs—building relationshipscand finding new ways to serve their communities.

And we’re just getting started.

🏫 Join us in Gerlach, Nevada: BWB and Rotary are teaming up for a hands-on community project at the Gerlach K–12 School, and there will be opportunities to participate.

🌎 Connect from anywhere: Join an upcoming online conversation to meet others interested in strengthening connections between Burners Without Borders and Rotary.

📍 Build something locally: Are you involved with BWB or Rotary and interested in bringing the two communities together where you live?

Interested? Fill out this form: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/646sq27/rotarybwb

Learn more about the growing BWB + Rotary collaboration and how to get involved: https://burnerswithoutborders.org/uncategorized/bwb-x-rotary-international/

From Unlikely Partners to Emerging Collaborators In 2017, Rotarian John Paul “Sputnik” left an on-playa Rotary meeting and rode his bike across Black Rock City to introduce himself to Burners Without Borders. He saw the overlap between Rotary’s century of service work and what BWB was building...

08/04/2026

🚨Apply Today: Green Regionals Grant

Regional Burning Man events aren't just gatherings. They're temporary cities and living laboratories where today's experiments become tomorrow's solutions. The Green Regionals Grant was created to help communities test bold ideas, learn from one another, and share what works.

We're looking for projects that explore:
☀️ Renewable energy
♻️ Waste reduction and resource sharing
💧 Water stewardship
🌍 Regenerative land practices
🤝 New models of collaboration and participation
✨ Inspire others to build, adapt, and share what they learn

Total funding available: $30,000

Individual awards: $500–$10,000

Deadline: September 27, 2026

Learn More: https://burningman.org/arts-innovation/sustainability/green-regionals-grant/

The future won't build itself. Let's learn and experiment together!

Burning Man Project

The Green Regionals Grant provides funding for projects that help Regional Events and other 10 principled gatherings become more sustainable, regenerative and resilient.

07/31/2026

The BWB Summer Newsletter is here! https://email.burningman.org/t/t-e-wuturx-tthudjilij-id/ From mutual aid efforts in Wisconsin and renewable energy projects in Venezuela to nearly 300 people gathering at Fly Ranch this issue is full of stories about people who are building stronger communities together.

07/28/2026

After supporting Collexodus at Apogaea Burners Without Borders Colorado (BWBCO) continues to build momentum!

In July, chapter members hosted a successful volunteer cleanup at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, and this September they'll help coordinate Collexodus at Elsewhence

If you're in and looking to get involved, now is a great time to connect and join upcoming projects. Email [email protected] to learn more.

07/20/2026

We have been getting out on the canal earlier to avoid the heat. Join us for another early morning cleanup on August 8th.

Sign up to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0545A8AE28A2F94-64824473-phoenix

07/08/2026

🚨 Grant Alert 🚨 Announcing the Green Regionals Grant!
This grant provides $30,000 for projects (up to $10,000 per project) that help Regional Burning Man Events become more sustainable, regenerative, and resilient. We're looking for projects that are creative and innovative, but more importantly, are worth replicating.

Imagine, being able to provide communities, events, and humanitarian efforts with a guide to create a greywater recycling system that fits in a tote bin, a solar system that can power an air conditioner, or art that can bring lighting in off-grid places. The broader goal here is the extend the impact of Burning Man, beyond Black Rock City and into the world!

This grant is funded by the philanthropic support of generous donors from across the global Burning Man network. We're honored to be able to steward this grant and scale the impact of the donations.

DEADLINE is September 27, 2026. Awarded grantees will be announced at the end of October, so that recipients can implement their projects for the 2027 event season.

Learn more and find the application here:

The Green Regionals Grant provides funding for projects that help Regional Events and other 10 principled gatherings become more sustainable, regenerative and resilient.