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A SUMMARY OF OEA REQUEST FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROPOSALS • Proposals due October 15, 1998 • Maximum grant is $75,000; 1 -1 cash or in -kind match required • Approximately $1 million available The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) is a state agency that works to protect Minnesota's environment and assure a sustainable economy through waste prevention and resource conservation. The purpose of this summary is to solicit proposals for projects that meet the priorities listed below. The OEA will consider applications for projects that begin in May 1999. A Request for Proposal (RFP) that provides application forms and detailed information on proposal evaluation criteria, review procedures, and other information specific to each project area is available from: Jeanne Giemet Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance 520 Lafayette Road, 2nd Floor St. Paul, MN 55155 -4100 651/215 -0237 or 1 -800- 657 -3843 (toll -free in Minnesota) e -mail: jeanne.giemet @moea.state.mn.us or visit OEA's web site: http: / /www.moca.state.mn. us The OEA has identified several priority projects f r funding based on community, industry, government, and the public needs and the goals of the OEA. Priorities are listed in no particular order. Projects should meet one or more of the priorities listed. Projects that do not meet a priority will not be considered. OEA strongly encourages potential applicants to discuss project ideas with the specific staff contacts listed in the RFP. Sustainable Communities and Practices OEA prefers projects rooted in a town, city or other defined place that (1) create linkages among environmental, economic and social issues, (2) involve a diverse group of public and private stakeholders, (3) strengthen local economies and (4) develop local policy instruments. Projects must demonstrate the ability to prevent pollution, efficiently use or conserve resources. The ideal project deals with more than one topic (i.e., not just toxic chemicals or energy), is implemented in the community and produces written (or other) materials useful to other Minnesota communities. • Develop and implement local projects in the areas of. community development, multi -modal transportation systems, energy use reduction and renewable energy technologies, or efficient land use. • Develop or implement educational materials or an educational program aimed at integrating sustainability concepts into a specific community or organization. Part of an educational