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Financial Assistance
Not having the financial resources to implement projects can be a barrier to pollution prevention. The following resources, including grant and loan programs, may provide you the financial assistance you need to make improvements in your facility.
Grants
Grant |
Description |
Funding Agency |
Available to businesses and organizations in Minnesota for environmental projects that meet one of the agency's priority strategic goals. |
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
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Web clearinghouse of all grants available through 26 Federal agencies. |
Various agencies |
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Enacted by the Minnesota State Legislature, the GAP helps Minnesota’s small manufacturing and manufacturing-related companies accelerate business improvements and the application of technologies. |
Enterprise Minnesota |
Loans
Program |
Description |
Funding Agency |
Loans are offered for half the prevailing interest rate to purchase market-ready pollution prevention technologies. Fifty percent of the loan funds are supplied by the lending institution at market rate and the remaining half is supplied by the MPCA at 0%. |
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency |
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A wide array of financing programs, ranging from $1,000 to $10 million, for Minneapolis businesses as well as staff assistance in selecting the appropriate program. |
City of Minneapolis |
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Gap financing to for-profit commercial, industrial, or service start-ups or expanding businesses located in or moving to Ramsey County. Loans may be made for capital equipment. |
Ramsey County |
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The various programs, including tax credits and loans, are offered to help companies and communities retain existing jobs and create new high-quality jobs. |
Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Dev. |
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The MPCA offers this loan program as a means to help small businesses help themselves with environmental projects. |
MPCA, Small Business Ombudsman |
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SBA offers a variety of loan programs for a variety of purposes. |
U.S. Small Business Administration |
Energy Loans and Rebates
Many energy utilities offer energy loans and rebates to meet the goals of their Conservation Improvement Programs.
Utility |
Location and Contact Information |
Minneapolis, |
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Farmington, 651.463.6243 or 800.874.3409 ext. 243 |
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Elk River, |
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Duluth, |
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Maple Grove, |
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Rochester, |
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Fergus Falls, |
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Minneapolis, |
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Minnesota utilities not listed here, 651.225.0878 |
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