EPA pollution prevention grants

DALLAS - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking grant applications from states and federally-recognized tribes to promote pollution prevention (P2) in businesses across the country. Through these grants, the agency hopes states and tribes, along with colleges, universities and intertribal consortia, will develop and provide information, training and tools to businesses to help them reduce costs and the use of water, energy and other natural resources. EPA anticipates awarding around $9.38M in total federal pollution prevention grant funding over a two-year funding cycle. Individual grant awards could be in the range of $40,000-$500,000 for the two-year funding period or between $20,000-$250,000 funded per year. Grant applications should focus on at least one of the following P2 priority areas, also referred to as National Emphasis Areas (NEAs) that support several of the Agency’s Smart Sectors: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Processing; Chemical Manufacturing, Processing and Formulation; Automotive Manufacturing and Maintenance; Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing and Maintenance; and Metal Manufacturing and Fabrication. EPA’s national P2 Program will host two informational webinars for potential applicants and interested stakeholders. The first webinar will be held on Feb. 19, from 1-2 p.m. CDT. (Source: EPA 01/29/20) To register, please go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8522288642270023693.