MPCA grants are now open for small businesses and organizations across Minnesota to switch to alternative wood, wood composite, or metal finishing products.
The maximum award is $15,000 with a 50 percent minimum match. The most cost-effective projects will score highest, with additional preference given to projects located in areas of concern for environmental justice, small businesses, and organizations, and small organizations that are veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged, or a targeted-group business based on ownership. Eligible applicants: In order to qualify, finishing operations must be integral to the manufacturing of final saleable products, and you must be either: . A for-profit business located in Minnesota with under 500 employees . A governmental entity, educational institution, or non-profit organization within Minnesota with any number of employees
Apply now! Deadline: April 8, 2019
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) contribute to poor air quality where we live and work. These emissions can be reduced through the use of refined finishes such as wet-coat, low- VOC, low-HAP, high-solids, and water-based products; dry, powder coating; ultraviolet- or infrared-cured products; liquid plastic coating products; and other non-wet coat finishes.
Existing wet-coat finishing processes include the application of products such as primers, paints, topcoats, stains, varnishes, sealants, solvents, and component parts such as hardeners or catalysts.
Review grant materials, application, and Q&A on the MPCA grants for wood and metal finishing operations webpage.
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