IDEM Pollution Prevention Grants Available

Matching funds program can help businesses, communities and organizations

INDIANA - Projects that recycle and reduce waste or address product reformulation to reduce or eliminate a potential pollutant are eligible for the Pollution Prevention (P2) grant program.

P2 eligible activities are: manufacturing processes such as switching to powder coating; changing product design to produce less waste; changing a process so less cleaning solvent is required; and, implementing green purchasing programs in schools or municipalities.

Application deadlines are Oct. 31 and Dec. 31. Applications and more information are available on the Web at www.idem.IN.gov/prevention/p2grants or by calling (800) 988-7901.

Indiana’s Pollution Prevention program encourages and helps projects that conserve energy, reduce waste and prevent pollution. Indiana businesses and organizations are encouraged to apply for grants. Most grants require a 50 percent match. Reduced match requirements are available for women and minority business enterprises, small businesses, and members of the Environmental Stewardship Program and the Indiana CLEAN Community Challenge.

Source: IDEM Press Release