Hennepin County is accepting applications for its Waste prevention grants for businesses to fund innovative projects that prevent waste in the business sector.
Donor Name: Hennepin County
State: Minnesota
County: Hennepin County (MN)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 11/14/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $50,000
Details:
Areas of focus can include prevention of food waste, reuse and recovery of goods and materials, and development and use of recovered products.
For the purposes of this grant program, waste prevention projects are defined as projects designed to not produce waste of any kind – including generating recyclable and compostable material. In other words, recycling and organic recycling are not waste prevention.
Funding Information
- The minimum grant award of $5,000. The maximum grant award of $50,000. Matching funds of 25% of the total project are required for grants awarded over $10,000.
Eligible Projects
Anyone who wishes to apply should contact county staff to discuss their project idea and eligibility requirements. Awarded projects must occur in Hennepin County. Examples of projects and eligible expenses for consideration include but are not limited to:
- Conversion to reusables to replace disposables
- Food waste prevention
- Innovation in waste prevention
Eligibility Criteria
For-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations located in Hennepin County that are registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State are eligible to apply.
Evaluation Criteria
Grant proposals will be awarded to ensure funds are used in a way that supports Hennepin County’s goals to reduce waste. The following criteria will be considered:
- Project description: Project demonstrates significant potential for reuse or prevention and is realistic and innovative. The project has strong support from staff and leadership. Key personnel is listed in the application, along with their roles as they relate to the project. Specific issues that the project seeks to address are identified.
- Outcomes: Expected results are stated, specific, realistic, and measurable. Baseline data is included and accurate.
- Timeline: Project is prepared to start after the grant agreement is authorized and must be completed within 18 months.
- Budget: Expenses are laid out in detail. If applicable, a 25% match is described and eligible.
- Sustainable: Most or all components of the project will continue after grant funding is no longer available. Equipment purchased should be sustainable when possible, such as durable, energy-efficient, made from recycled content, recyclable, etc
For more information, visit Waste Prevention Grants