The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is now accepting applications for the Pollution Prevention (P2) and Sustainability Assessment Implementation Program. The purpose of this program is to help small businesses and manufacturers implement P2, sustainability, and in-process recycling recommendations identified during an energy, waste, or sustainability assessment.
EGLE partners with Lawrence Technological University’s Retired Engineers, Scientists, Technicians, Administrators, Researchers, and Teachers (RESTART) Program to perform free waste, energy, and sustainability assessments for Michigan businesses with less than 500 employees and public entities of any size. Michigan State University’s Industrial Assessment Center also offers similar assessments at no cost.
Who is eligible?
This year’s funding is available to any small businesses or manufacturer with less than 500 employees that is located in Michigan and has completed an assessment that falls under one of the following U.S. EPA's P2 National Emphasis Areas:
A total of $100,000 is available for projects that meet the scope of work requirements in the Request for Proposals (RFP). A minimum 25 percent match of the total requested grant funds is required of all applicants. Generally, the grants awarded are from $10,000 to $25,000. Applications will be accepted until all funds are committed, or March 3, 2024, whichever comes first.
Please see the P2 and Sustainability Assessment Implementation RFP and online application form to apply. For questions, please reach out to Rebecca DeGrazia at DeGraziaR@Michigan.gov.
To learn more about other EGLE energy funding opportunities please see the EGLE Energy Funding Opportunities Web page.
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