Description
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is seeking applications for the Statewide Environmental Assistance Grants program. The program focuses on two topic areas: waste reduction and reuse, and toxic products prevention. Eligible projects include developing and implementing programs to increase reuse of household items and building materials, and creating effective information campaigns to educate communities about the risks of toxic chemicals in hair products. The MPCA has approximately $250,000 available for this grant round, with a minimum individual project grant amount of $25,000 and a maximum of $150,000. Local direct and indirect matching support of at least 20% of the grant amount is required.
• Examples of eligible projects include:
• Developing and implementing a program to increase reuse of household items and building materials
• Creating an effective information campaign to educate communities about the risks of toxic chemicals in hair products
• Establishing a community-wide reuse program or swap space
• Implementing a project to reduce waste and increase reuse in a specific industry or sector
• Creating a program to educate businesses and individuals about the benefits of reuse and reduction of toxic products.