DEC Encourages Eligible Groups to Apply for NYS Pollution Prevention Institute 2019 - 2020 Community Grants Program

The New York York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is now accepting applications for its Community Grants Program 2019-2020 for pollution prevention outreach and education projects. The grant period will run from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. Eligible applicants are able to receive up to $20,000 to fund their project. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2019 at 5 p.m. EST.

NYSP2I provides an important funding source for community-focused pollution prevention initiatives. Eligible groups include community organizations, municipal departments, and other public sector and not-for-profit entities for projects that raise awareness and understanding of pollution prevention practices and lead to implementation at the local level. 

Appliants can access The 2019-2020 application through a Dropbox while P2I's website is under renovation. For questions and concerns regarding this opportunity, please contact Sarah Costlow at secgis@rit.edu or 585-475-5677.

NYSP2I is sponsored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation through the Environmental Protection Fund.