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Hennepin County Business Waste Prevention Grants: Reusable Packaging, Food-Waste Tracking, and Equipment

Hennepin County, Minnesota is offering Fall Business Waste Prevention Grants to support local businesses and nonprofits in reducing solid waste. - Government Buyer: - Hennepin County, Minnesota - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applicants may select their own suppliers and products - Example software vendors referenced: Leanpath, Phood, Winnow - Products/Services Requested: - Reusable food packaging and service ware (e.g., dishes, utensils, cups) - Reusable shipping and packaging containers (e.g., food crates, shipping boxes) - Dishwashing equipment (must be Energy Star-certified and health department approved) - Food-waste tracking technology or software (such as Leanpath, Phood, Winnow) - Equipment to support software (e.g., iPads) - Technology or software systems for inventory management - Specialized vehicles for collection and transport of goods for reuse - Capital improvements (e.g., fitting rooms, lighting, painting) - Staffing for new activities (marketing, training, website/social media development, SEO) - Innovation in waste prevention (design/manufacturing changes, software to track waste) - Example Attachment (Al's Bakery, Inc.): - 100 used ceramic plates - Food tracking software ($2,000) - 2 iPads as hardware to support software - Staff salary ($5,000) - Electrician contractor services ($4,000) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must address non-hazardous municipal solid waste (trash, recyclables, organics) - Dishwashing equipment must be Energy Star-certified and approved by health authorities - Used equipment is eligible with waiver requests - Cost-share required for grants over $10,000 and for capital/equipment expenses (25% cash match, waivers possible for used equipment) - Final project report required; 18-month grant agreement - All project activities must occur within Hennepin County; applicants must register with Minnesota Secretary of State if out-of-state - Grants range from $2,500 to $50,000

Description

Hennepin County is soliciting applications for its Fall Business Waste Prevention Grants program. The grant funds projects that start or improve solid waste prevention in the business and nonprofit sectors, focusing on preventing food waste, reuse and recovery of goods and materials, and replacing disposables with reusables. Eligible projects must occur within Hennepin County and comply with county solid waste ordinances. Grant requests must be between $2,500 and $50,000, with specific cost-share requirements, and awarded applicants must submit a final project report and enter into an 18-month grant agreement.

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