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Title | Focus on Energy Grants Program |
Office/Region | Wisconsin Division of Energy |
Description | Several grants for renewable energy projects are available from Wisconsin Focus on Energy, a public-private partnership that provides energy efficiency and renewable energy information and services to the State's energy utility customers. Includes grants for R&D, elementary education, purchase of equipment/library material, and feasibility studies. |
Amounts | Maximum grant awards are $50,000, covering up to 50% of project cost. |
Eligibility | Private residences, businesses, industry, education, nonprofit organizations, and local governmental organizations in Wisconsin. |
Application Deadline | Varies |
URL: | Visit http://www.focusonenergy.com/  and click on "Wisconsin Focus on Energy Website." |
Contact Information | Focus on Energy Programs
Phone: 1-800-762-7077
For grant-specific contact information, visit http://www.focusonenergy.com/ , and click on “Contact Us”. |
Title | Waste Reduction and Recycling |
Office/Region | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
Description | The waste reduction program seeks recipients of grants involved in projects or activities that contribute to reducing the amount of waste generated, landfilled or treated; are making use of innovative technologies or methods; and operate on a pilot or demonstration scale. |
Amounts | $500,000 in funds available for 2002-2003 projects.
The maximum grant amount is $150,000 or 75% of the total costs, whichever is less. 5-10 grants funded per year. |
Eligibility | Wisconsin counties, municipalities, public entities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations are eligible. |
Application Deadline | August 1, 2003 |
URL: | http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa/EF/Recycle/index.htm |
Contact Information | Sheila Henneger
Financial Assistance Specialist
Phone: (608) 266-9426
E-mail: hennes@dnr.state.wi.us |
Title | Recycling Grants to Responsible Units |
Office/Region | Wisconsin |
Description | Funds are available to provide financial assistance to local units of government to establish and operate effective recycling programs. |
Amounts | $24.5 million available for an estimated 1,000 grants. Allocations will cover 20-40% of recycling program costs. Grants are calculated according to a statutory formula. Grant amounts have averaged 20-40% of eligible recycling and yard waste expenses. |
Eligibility | Wisconsin entities responsible for recycling in their area. |
Application Deadline | N/A |
URL: | http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa/Bureau/programs.html#recycling |
Contact Information | Sheila Henneger
Financial Assistance Specialist
Phone: (608) 266-9426
E-mail: hennes@dnr.state.wi.us |
Title | Recycling Funding and Workshops |
Office/Region | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Financial Assistance |
Description | This group provides grants for recycling initiatives and holds workshops for communities upon request regarding management of natural resources. The Funding Source Committee distributes information, organizes workshops, and compiles funding packages for towns. The Department also produces a newsletter entitled "Funding Source Summary" which describes each individual loan and grant available through the Department. |
Amounts | Vary |
Eligibility | Varies |
Application Deadline | Varies |
URL: | http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa/cfindex.html |
Contact Information | Mary Rose Teves
Section Chief
Phone: (608) 267-7683
E-mail: tevesm@dnr.state.wi.us |
Title | Wisconsin Public Benefits Fund |
Office/Region | Wisconsin Energy Bureau |
Description | Wisconsin's Public Benefits Fund provides financial assistance to low-income programs and energy efficiency and renewable energy services. |
Amounts | Annual funding for energy programs is roughly $84 million with at least $3.8 million going toward renewables projects. |
Eligibility | Commercial, industrial, residential, general public and utilities in Wisconsin. |
Application Deadline | Varies |
URL: | http://www.doa.state.wi.us/energy/index.asp |
Contact Information | State Energy Help Desk
101 E Wilson St
P.O. Box 7868
Madison WI 53707-7868
Phone: (608) 267-3680 |
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