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Information compiled by: National Idling Reduction Network |
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Delaware
Pollution Prevention Cost-Share Program
Type of Program: Cost sharing grant program
Maximum Amount: $2,500 to $5,000 per grant
Interest Rate: NA
Contact: Crystal Nagyiski, Program Manager
Pollution Prevention Program
Office of the Secretary
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
89 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-9909
Web Site: http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/p2/P2CostGrants.htm
Description
In an effort to incorporate Pollution Prevention (P2) goals and strategies within Delaware businesses and communities, funding available through the Delaware’s Pollution Prevention Program will be utilized to establish a Pollution Prevention Cost-Share Program. The program is a one-time offering of P2 monies. The program is an openly competitive solicitation. It will fund projects to promote or otherwise incorporate P2 strategies within the requesting organization’s activities. Proposals will be accepted from any business or non-governmental organization (NGOs) such as business sector associations, homeowner associations, academia and/or non-profit assistance providers. All P2 monies must be used within the State of Delaware. P2 Cost-Share funds must be matched dollar for dollar (a 50:50 cost share ratio) by non-federal, state or local cash or in-kind services. The Pollution Prevention Program intends to award between four and eight grants that will range from $2,500 to $5,000 each.
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New Jersey
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North Carolina
Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants
Type of Program: Grant program
Maximum Amount: Total amount of the program varies year to year. In 2005, $697,520 was awarded. In other years, as much as $1,014,462 was awarded.
Interest Rate: NA
Contact: Heather Hildebrandt, Division of Air Quality, Mobile Source Compliance Branch, 1641 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1641, heather.hildebrandt@ncmail.net, (919) 733-1498
Web Site: http://daq.state.nc.us/motor/ms_grants/
Description
The purpose of the Mobile Source Emissions Reduction Grants is to achieve actual reductions from on- and off- road mobile source related emissions in North Carolina to assist the State in maintaining the National Air Quality Standards for primarily ozone and carbon monoxide. Funding for these grants is provided by a tax of 1/64 of a cent per gallon of gasoline sold. Grants will be awarded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources with the assistance of a Grant Review Committee. Each year the Grant Review Committee selects a focus for the upcoming grant year. Although other projects may be submitted and funded, priority will be placed on projects addressing the goal for that year. The goal for the 2006 grants will be projects that reduce emissions from diesel engines.
Project Guidelines
Diesel bus projects must utilize EPA approved technologies.
- For projects other than buses, original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) alternative fuel vehicles (where available) are preferred over conversions.
- Grant funds are only available for the incremental cost of alternative fuel vehicles.
- Alternative fueling facilities founded by this grant program must be publicly accessible.
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Pennsylvania
Small Business Advantage Program
Type of Program: Cost sharing grant program
Maximum Amount: $7,500 per project
Interest Rate: NA
Contact: David Barnes, Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Energy and Technology Deployment, Small Business Advantage Grant Program
ATTN: David Barnes, P.O. Box 8772, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8772, dbarnes@state.pa.us, (717) 772-5160
Web Site: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1413&q=503219
Description
Pennsylvania’s Small Business Advantage Program funds Pollution Prevention and Energy Efficiency (P2 and E2) projects for small businesses in Pennsylvania. Applicants must match project awards with a dollar-for-dollar match (50:50 state:applicant cost sharing). Maximum awards are $7,500 per project. The Small Business Advantage Program is an annual program. It receives about $500,000 each year. About 25 percent of the program’s funds ($125,000) is earmarked for APU projects. PA solicits for new applicants July 1 through November 30 each year.
Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account Loan Program
Type of Program: Low interest loans
Maximum Amount: $100,000 per project
Interest Rate: 2%
Contact: Gene DelVecchio, Small Business Ombudsman, gdelvecchi@state.pa.us, (717) 772-8951
Web Site: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/pollprev/Ombudsman/loanfund.htm
Description
The Small Business Pollution Prevention Assistance Account (PPAA) Loan Program provides low interest loans to small businesses undertaking projects located within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that reduce waste, pollution or energy use. Loans will be used to fund 75 percent of the total eligible project cost, up to a maximum of $100,000. Small businesses with 100 or fewer full-time employees are eligible. The loan interest rate is 2 percent and has a maximum term of 10 years. “End of pipe” controls are not eligible for the program, but anti-idling equipment is eligible.
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Virginia
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StEPP Foundation
Although a small foundation, the Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline (StEPP) Foundation based out of Colorado matches funding opportunities with innovative projects based on principles that include:
- To provide a direct strategy for improving air and water quality, and reducing solid and hazardous waste (multi-media quantifiable benefits);
- To provide incentives for the development and implementation of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects;
- To maximize environmental benefit for each dollar invested;
- To support investments in opportunities that have environmental benefits from renewable related projects;
- To support energy efficiency/renewable energy (EERE) products, services and technologies;
- To increase the number of renewable energy projects;
- To increase the number of renewables in the marketplace
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