SWAP is an engaged platform that enables resource sharing among nonprofits.

“This swap was valuable because it reduces our waste by 80%” - NOAH

“This is a platform that changes the way we think about collaboration.” -JEN

"Being able to work with the SWAP team to understand the value changed everything." - KEVIN

Community Tool

Collaborative Process

Co-Design process is led by researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and funded by a National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant.

Currently piloting and refining SWAP with community partners and nonprofits in Howard County.

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity has been established to scale efforts and ensure a lasting impact.

Financial support provided by

Aber D. Unger Foundation

Barbara Shapiro

France-Merrick Foundation

National Science Foundation Grants:

2222713 and 2222697

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