Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 2022 Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Awards Program.
Donor Name: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 11/04/2022
Details:
Pollution Prevention is a successful, non-regulatory approach to energy conservation, water conservation, reduction of toxic materials used, and money savings. This award program recognizes demonstrated leadership in innovative P2 practices, and is designed to encourage other entities to consider a P2 approach.
“Pollution prevention benefits the environment and creates healthier communities by decreasing waste and conserving our resources,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “Help us recognize local leadership and waste reduction efforts by nominating a worthy organization today.”
Businesses, industry, tribes, and nonprofits in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska are eligible to apply.
The goals of P2 are
- Eliminate or reduce waste generation
- Conserve natural resources and materials, including water and energy
- Prevent spills and accidental releases
- Prevent product losses
- Reduce hazardous materials use
- Promote the purchasing and use of less hazardous or more efficient equipment
Examples of P2 activities or projects are:
- Reducing greenhouse gas and waste generation
- Reducing chemical use
- Substituting hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives
- Water or energy conservation
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations from Region 7 are eligible for the EPA Region 7 2022 Pollution Prevention Recognition Awards Program. These non-monetary awards recognize environmental excellence. Entities that have been subject to civil enforcement actions that included assessment of either monetary penalties or criminal enforcement actions are not eligible for this program, until a period of at least one year after the enforcement action has been resolved. In addition, projects conducted as a settlement condition in a consent order with the environmental regulating agency, such as EPA, are not eligible. Enforcement screens will be conducted for all award applicants.
EPA grantees, contractors, and cooperative agreement recipients are not eligible for this awards program. However, businesses assisted by grantees may apply.
For more information, visit Pollution Prevention Recognition Awards Program.
