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WHO IS ELIGIBLE
FOR FUNDING?
State agencies (including state universities) are the
primary recipients of PPIS funding. The District of
Columbia, federally-recognized Indian tribes, territories
and possessions of the United States are also eligible
for funding. Local governments, private universities,
private non-profits, and individuals are not eligible for
funding by themselves. These groups are encouraged,
however, to work with existing pollution prevention
programs to coordinate activities. Local governments
and private groups may receive funding by teaming-up
with state programs. Contact the appropriate EPA
Regional Pollution Prevention Coordinator listed in the
pocket of this brochure for more information.
SAVING MONEY-
REDUCING WASTE
Tennessee isjust one of many states that offers
an extensive technical assistance program to
businesses. Since 1989, Tennessee Waste
Reduction Assistance Program's (WRAP) pollution
prevention experts have performed over 200
on-site assessments for companies in a variety
of industries.
Companies found that reducing waste led to
savings in disposal, raw materials, labor, and
utilities costs. In addition, companies increased
revenue by selling recyclable goods.
A follow-up study of 31 companies that received
assistance revealed that, on average, companies
saved $41,500 per year by adopting the recom-
mendations of WRAP experts.
These recommendations resulted in waste
reductions of:
• 1.3 million pounds of hazardous waste
• 8.8 million pounds solid waste
• 91,000 gal Ions per day wastewater
• 87,000 gal Ions per day water
consumption
WHAT TYPES OF
ACTIVITIES DO
PPIS GRANTS
SUPPORT?
PPIS supports numerous activities to promote the pollution
prevention ethic. Many grant recipients focus resources in
the following areas:
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
to help industry identify
pollution prevention
opportunities. Many
programs offer free,
confidential, non-
regulatory, on-site
pollution and waste
assessments; telephone
assistance over a hotline;
or referral to industry-
specific publications.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
targeted to industry, consumers,
and schools. Recipients may develop
industry-specific fact sheets, videos,
or curricula; provide an information
clearinghouse on pollution preven-
tion; or organize conferences and
give presentations.
TECHNICAL TRAINING
in source reduction techniques for
businesses, students and government
officials.
REGULATORY INTEGRATION
of pollution
prevention into all
environmental
regulations to
minimize the
transfer of pollutants
from one
environmental
medium (air, land, or
water) to another.
RCRA
LEGISLATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
to ensure long-term
state support for
pollution prevention
activities.
DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
that test
innovative
pollution
prevention
approaches and
methodologies.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
of companies for
voluntary pollution
prevention activities
and achievements.
WHAT ISSUES DO
GRANT APPLICATIONS
NEED TO ADDRESS?
State Pollution Prevention Capabilities: Proposals
should seek to build state pollution prevention capabilities or
test, at the state level, innovative prevention approaches and
methodologies.
Cross-Media Transfer of Pollutants: Applicants should
describe how the proposed activity will minimize the transfer
of pollutants from one environmental medium (air, land,
water) to another.
State Pollution Prevention Goals/Local Needs: Applicants
should highlight state pollution prevention goals and identify
populations that are targeted for outreach. Applicants are
encouraged to discuss their goals in light of EPA's Pollution
Prevention Strategy and support participation in EPA volun-
tary programs (such as the Green Lights or the 33/50 programs).
Integration with Other State Pollution Prevention
Activities: Applicants should describe how the proposed
activity will fit with other pollution prevention activities
already underway in the state.
Measures of Success: Applicants should specify how they
plan to measure progress reducing pollution.
Long-Term Funding Mechanisms: Proposals should
identify plans for implementing a multimedia pollution
prevention program beyond the initial funding period.
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO
TO APPLY FOR A GRANT?
To receive an application and instructions, eligible applicants
should contact the appropriate EPA Regional Pollution
Prevention Coordinator listed in the pocket of this brochure.
WHERE CAN I GET
MORE INFORMATION?
Please contact the appropriate EPA Regional Pollution
Prevention Coordinator listed in the pocket of this brochure.
PREVENTION
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