Federal Grants for Green Projects
There are many United States government grants for green projects. A green project could be anything that reduces environmental pollution or creates electricity or energy from renewable resources. The grant most appropriate for a particular project will depend on the goals of the project. By looking at the available grants, you can get a better idea of which might be more applicable to your team's needs.
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Pollution Prevention Grant Program
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The Pollution Prevention Grant Program gives money through state and tribal programs to help give technical assistance to businesses who want to develop better waste and pollution management strategies. These grants are managed and administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 10 regional Pollution Prevention Grant Program offices. The amount of money available will depend on congressional appropriations for the program.
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Mail Code: 3901
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
202-564-5315
epa.gov
EPA Investigator Initiated Grants
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EPA investigator-initiated grants are available for green projects in a number of areas. As the name suggests, applications for these grants must be initiated by an EPA investigator. These grants can be used to mitigate risks from toxic environmental substances, assist with training in environmental decision making, mitigate the effects of airborne particulates or any other situation where an EPA investigator sees a potential positive environmental or green impact.
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Mail Code: 3901
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
202-564-5315
epa.gov
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CARE Grans
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Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) grants work to reduce pollution through community-based grants. The grants work to reduce risks from toxic substances that originate from a variety of sources. Funded projects have worked to reduce air, land and water pollution and the promotion of green energy alternatives. Specific programs have included asthma reduction and blood lead-reduction programs in Baltimore, Maryland and the control of storm water runoff in the Virgin Islands.
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Mail Code: 3901
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
202-564-5315
epa.gov
Global Climate Change Grants
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The Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund provides grants that are intended to create green jobs in economically depressed areas. They are intended to encourage private investment in green businesses. Acceptable projects can include green construction, renewable energy development, improve energy efficiency and encourage reuse and recycling. These grants can be used for the greening of an existing business or process, or for the creation of a new process.
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Avenue, NW
Suite 7800
Washington, DC 20230
202-482-4085
eda.gov
Tribal Climate Change Grants
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Facilitating Tribal Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Communicating Climate Change Impact grants are available only to federally-recognized American Indian governments. They are intended to help Native American groups mitigate the anticipated effects of climate change. These grants offer training, technical assistance and outreach to help tribal organizations create risk management and abatement plans.
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Mail Code: 3901
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
202-564-5315
epa.gov
Environmental Education Grants
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The EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education administers environmental education grants intended to help people make informed environmental and green decisions. Although the funding levels vary, annual funding is between $2 and $3 million with individual grants averaging between $15,000 and $25,000.
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Grants and Debarment
Mail Code: 3901
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
202-564-5315
epa.gov
Green Power Grants
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The U.S. Department of Energy offers many different rebates and grants to encourage alternative energy development and use. Many of these grants are available for high-energy consumers, like computer data centers or industrial plants. They also may offer grants for large, utility scale alternative power generation.
Grants for various types of green power are administered by different departments. For specific information on how to apply for a green power grant, contact the U.S. Department of Energy at:
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20585
202-586-5000
energy.gov
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References
- U.S. Department of Energy: Industrial Technology Program
- EPA: Environmental Education Grants
- Fed Center: Facilitating Tribal Climate Change Adaptation Planning and Communicating Climate Change Impacts
- Fed Center: Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund (GCCMIF)
- Fed Center: Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
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