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Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via Washington State Department of Ecology. These federally funded grants are awarded by the EPA to state agencies, who then partner with and fund P2 projects in cooperation with organizations that cannot apply directly.
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Pollution prevention grants - Washington State Department of Ecology > Guidance & technical assistance > Pollution prevention services > Pollution prevention grants Pollution prevention (P2) grants Pollution prevention (P2) grants are federally funded grants awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
While the grants are awarded to state agencies, P2 grants allow us to partner with and fund P2 projects in cooperation with those that cannot apply directly on their own, such as: Local and Tribal governments. Learn more about the P2 grant funding opportunity Read summaries of P2 grants selected Who is eligible for funding?
The Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 authorizes EPA to award P2 grants to: All 50 states, including the District of Columbia. State entities (e.g., public universities, commissions, government offices). U.S. territories and possessions.
Federally recognized Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. How to partner with us on a P2 grant proposal If you are interested in partnering with us on a P2 grant application, please contact us to discuss your P2 project. You may contact us at any time even if the current application window is closed.
Partners can include, but are not limited to: Nonprofit or for-profit organizations. Community-based organizations (CBOs). Environmental assistance programs offered within a state, Tribe, or community.
What kind of projects are eligible? Provide technical assistance. Meet the definition of P2.
P2 is any practice that reduces, eliminates, or prevents pollution at its source before it is created (i.e. before recycling, treatment, or disposal).
For specific examples, see: P2 grant program priorities Depending on the type of appropriation, the Request for Application (RFA) may require an application to address one or more of the following program priorities: National Emphasis Areas (NEAs) EPA adopted National Emphasis Areas (NEAs) to focus technical assistance on certain business sectors and industries.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated $100 million to the P2 grant program and launched a new program targeting environmental justice with an emphasis on environmental justice in communities and environmental justice through safer and more sustainable products. Provide P2 technical assistance to reduce or eliminate greenhouse-gas emissions or increase energy efficiency to benefit the environment and public health.
Energy and operational efficiency Reduce toxic chemical use. Reduce hazardous waste generation. Conserve natural resources.
Promote environmental sustainability. For example, our Lean & Green Program provided technical assistance to Romac Industries to rework a production line. Reduce chemical use or switch to safer products Reduce toxic chemical use.
Reduce hazardous waste generation. Switch to safer chemicals , such as those that meet the Safer Choice Standard and Criteria or Recommendations of Standards and Ecolabels . Place summer interns at businesses to help implement pollution prevention and sustainability projects.
For example, Washington Applied Sustainability Internship program . Offer or provide financial assistance to staff or employees interested in attending webinars, in-person training, and other opportunities that build technical knowledge related to P2 work. For example, the Pollution Prevention Resource Center provides spray painting efficiency training .
This training helps businesses reduce: Hazardous waste generation. Health risks associated with exposure. Community outreach and engagement Apply community-engagement strategies to understand the barriers to adopting P2 practices at businesses through community-based participation.
For example, offer surveys or focus groups to community members and compensate them for their time. Frequently asked questions What types of projects are not eligible? The following types of projects are not considered P2 type projects: Recycling discarded materials.
Waste clean-up and disposal activities. Managing or processing nonhazardous solid waste (e.g., paper, cardboard, glass, plastics). Implementing processes that do not involve reductions in the use or release of hazardous substances, pollutants, contaminants, greenhouse gas releases or water use.
If you are unsure if your project qualifies, please contact us . When does the application period open and close? The application period typically opens in Winter and closes after 90 days.
Please contact us at any time if you have questions, even if the application window is closed to discuss your project. How much money can applicants apply for? Funding varies each year.
In the past, individual award ceilings have ranged from $300,000 to $800,000. Some opportunities also have a cost-share or match requirement (such as a 50% match). Cost-share is the amount of money you are required to contribute should you receive funding.
For example, if the total award amount is $100,000 and there is a 50% cost share or match requirement, you must provide $50,000 in cash or in-kind contributions to be eligible for $50,000 in federal grant funds from the EPA. How long does a grant period last? Funding is distributed over a two-year period with the option of extending for a third year.
These practices protect the environment by conserving and protecting natural resources while strengthening economic growth. More efficient production in industries leads to a decreased need for households, businesses, and communities to handle waste. Pollution prevention technical assistance for businesses Pollution prevention (P2)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Direct applicants must be state agencies; businesses, nonprofits, community-based organizations, and trade organizations can partner with state agencies to receive funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants is funded by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via Washington State Department of Ecology. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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