Pollution Prevention Grants (PPG) for States/Tribes

Purpose	To build and support state pollution prevention (P2) capabilities and to test, at the state level, innovative pollution prevention approaches and methodologies.
Eligible Applicants	State agencies, federally-recognized tribes, territories and possessions. States are encouraged to form partnerships with other P2 providers.
Award Amount	Up to $200,000 per grant.
Total Awarded in Fiscal Year	Usually $395,000 for Region 9
Matching Share	50% matching share required.
Key Dates: Application Due; Selection	Due: Spring 2014 Selection: Late Spring 2014
Priorities	Support projects under the sector focus areas in EPA's P2 Program Strategic Plan –Electronics, Chemical and Manufacturing Industries, Hospitality, Buildings and Construction (especially, residences and schools) – with the potential to scale up to statewide, regional, or national levels; Promote efforts targeting specific P2 opportunities for small businesses, communities, and tribes that can be scaled up to statewide, regional, or national levels; and/or Support programs or projects that promote product redesign, green product standards, environmentally preferable purchasing, or green chemistry with potential to influence regional or national markets. See website (PDF) (51 pp, 500K) for more info
Contact Person EPA Office/Division	Jessica Counts-Arnold (counts-arnold.jessica@epa.gov) Solid Waste/Pollution Prevention Team (415) 972-3288