$500,000 is available to small businesses to help them conduct an assessment of how they can reduce their waste disposal, water and energy costs. Grants from $5,000 up to $15,000 are available.

Grant applications will be accepted through June 30.

A site assessment includes a detailed survey and evaluation of a company’s business or manufacturing processes, operational procedures, systems, energy consumption and costs, raw material uses, waste streams and disposal costs. A private consultant will conduct the site assessment under the grant program.

For more information go to the Site Assessment Grant Program webpage.

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