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The internal development of major rule concepts has continued and work on this portion of the rulemaking process is progressing. MPCA staff will be returning to the Rule Advisory Panel for further information gathering in response to the major rule concepts. This will occur in 2023 and a more detailed timeline will be made available in the future to lay out the next steps. If you have questions about the C&D rulemaking, please subscribe to our GovDelivery email list. For more information, visit the Construction and demolition debris landfills webpage.
The last quarterly MN Built Environment meeting was a great success, with almost 50 people in attendance. Meeting notes include:
Lumber Stash: a hyper-local wood material reuse business
- Mission: make money salvaging local waste and help others do the same
- Lumber is salvaged and resold without moving far
- Community members sourcing and donating usable wood
- Growing relationships with contractors to source wood; they save money
- Featured on Kare 11 and local media sources
To reach out to Jeremy, email him at jeremy@lumberstash.com.
High quality used lumber is being diverted from landfills and reused in/around Minneapolis. Photo credit: Jeremy Marshik of Lumber Stash
Deconstruction Coalition and Legislative Session update from Cap O’Rourke:
- Seeking legislative support for building preservation and reuse
- Seeking one-time funding, mostly to municipalities for grants and to fund programs that can support local developments, including businesses, that can demonstrate diverting waste from landfills
- Recognize the need of steady stream of materials for consistent supply
To connect with Cap, email him at cap@orourkesc.com.
Recording of the January 11 Minnesota quarterly built environment meeting is available!
Video 1:
- Jeremy Marshik Founder of Lumber Stash and Reincarnation Incorporation 0-49 minute-mark
- Deconstruction coalition and legislation updates 49-minute mark to 1 hour, 20-minute mark
- Networking introduction 1 hour 20-minute mark to end
Video 2: Networking report out from participants 16 minutes
Access full meeting notes and PowerPoint Presentation slides by viewing the January 2023 meeting folder.
The next quarterly Minnesota Built Environment meeting will be held in April 2023.
As more funding opportunities connected to the sustainable built environment become available locally and nationally, more people have asked us for grant writing and application assistance. Check out the following resources that can help you with your next grant application process:
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League of Minnesota Cities: LMC has a comprehensive "MN Cities Grant Navigator for cities" tool on their website.
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Mid-Minnesota Rural Development Commission: MMDC's mission is to collaborate with businesses, organizations, and local governments to improve our region, making life better for residents throughout Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, and Renville Counties. MMDC's Community Assistance program helps communities connect with federal, state, and private grant opportunities.
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MN Council of Nonprofits: MCN offers a variety of grant writing/seeking courses and all are open to the public. Check out:
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Beginner Grantseeking February 16, 1pm-4pm CT, virtual/live/online. Join this session to explore and develop the skills needed for effective grantseeking.
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Beginning Grantwriting, March 2, 9am-12pm CT, virtual/live/online. Join this hands-on, beginner-level session to take your grantwriting skills to the next level.
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Grantwriters Incubator (multiple dates) 9:30am-11am CT, virtual/live/online. Looking for an opportunity to virtually connect with other grant professionals and “talk shop”? Join this free, lightly facilitated gathering of nonprofit grantwriters for a unique venue of interactive input and feedback from peers.
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Know of other grant writing & application support resources? Send a note to melissa.wenzel@state.mn.us to share.
1. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Availability of $40 Million in Grants for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia to Improve Recycling Infrastructure
Grants funded by the largest recycling investment in 30 years under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $40 million in grants for recycling infrastructure projects for Tribes and intertribal consortia. EPA published a Request for Applications to solicit interest by Tribes and intertribal consortia for the third funding opportunity in the new Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program funded by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law invested $375 million in funding for new recycling, reuse and waste prevention programs and initiatives, the largest investment in recycling infrastructure to EPA in 30 years. Applications are due by April 4, 2023.
Check out:
2. EPA Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program
Application deadline extended to February 15, 2023
The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $30,000,000. EPA anticipates awarding approximately 25 assistance agreements under this funding opportunity, with at least one award per EPA Region. The minimum individual award floor is $250,000, and the maximum individual award ceiling is $2,000,000 for the grant period. This program is in alignment with the Biden Administration’s Justice40 Initiative.
3. EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program
Application Deadline extended to 2/15/2023.
The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant program is a new grant program authorized by the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act and funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides $275 million for Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grants to support Building a Better America. This is allocated as $55 million per year from Fiscal Years 2022 to 2026 to remain available until expended. EPA was provided an additional $2.5 million in Fiscal Year 2022 funding to implement the program. The Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling program provides grants to implement a strategy to improve post-consumer materials management and infrastructure; support improvements to local post-consumer materials management and recycling programs; and assist local waste management authorities in making improvements to local waste management systems.
For more information, check out:
Program Guidance for States and Territories
The purpose of this Program Guidance is to provide U.S. states and territories information to apply for the funding to support improvements to local post-consumer materials management, including municipal recycling programs and to assist local waste management authorities in making improvements to local waste management systems.
For more information, check out:
Find out more about both programs, visit EPA's website
Items available for sale at Becker County's Waste Diversion & Reuse Program, 2021.
Check out the Minnesota-specific built environment topics we read over the past month:
Restored tile within The Sacred Heart Music Center, built in 1896. Photo from September 2022.
Equity and justice in the built environment
Deconstruction & reuse of buildings, building materials
Landfill concerns and news
Sustainable construction & building materials management
Best practices, policy developments
Email us at demo.mpca@state.mn.us. Check out our website.
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