The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District’s Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Equipment Grant Program consists of a package of professional-powered, electric lawn equipment.
Donor Name: Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government
State: Kentucky
County: Jefferson County (KY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:01/19/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The package of equipment includes an electric mower, trimmer, blower, and extra rechargeable battery that powers all three tools.
The goal of the Grant is to provide air-friendly, battery-powered electric lawn equipment to a local non-profit organization tasked with maintaining property in order to reduce air pollution, support community health and wellness, and promote the use of less-polluting equipment.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Applicant must be based in Louisville/Jefferson County.
- Equipment must be used at named location(s) for the purpose of maintaining safe and healthy grounds while decreasing air pollution from maintenance activities.
- Equipment may not be returned to vendor, sold, or used for any other purpose than maintaining property by the selected entity.
- Grant award winner will be required to report back to APCD on their experience using new equipment.
- Grant applicants located in Environmental Justice areas will receive special consideration
Eligibility Criteria
Only non-profit organizations located within Louisville/Jefferson County are eligible for the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Equipment Grant.
Selection Criteria
Grant recipients will be selected according to the following criteria
- Demonstration of need for new, electric-powered equipment for maintenance and health impacts.
- Demonstration of commitment to sustainability Grant applicants located in areas with environmental justice concerns will receive special consideration.
For more information, visit Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government.
