Source Reduction Assistance

Purpose	To support source reduction/pollution prevention projects that will provide an overall benefit to the environment by preventing pollutants at the source.
Eligible Applicants	States, U.S. Possessions, Federally-recognized Tribes, local governments, independent school district governments. State controlled institutions of higher education, non-profits having a 501(c)(3) status, and private institutions of higher education.
Award Amount	Typically $25,000-$75,000.
Total Awarded in Fiscal Year	Approximately $75,000 in FY09.
Matching Share	No matching share required.
Key Dates: Application Due Selection	Due: Early Spring 2009 Selection: Spring 2009
Priorities	Reduce production waste and consumption Improve facility institutional operations Reformulate/procure products to reduce toxic constituents. Encourage businesses to use green product design. Collect and analyze P2/ source reduction data. Integrate P2 concepts in state, regional and Tribal environmental media programs.
Contact Person EPA Office/Division	John Katz (katz.john@epa.gov) Pollution Prevention Team (415) 972-3283
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