DC Green Cleaning Program

The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) solicits grant applications from eligible entities to reduce harmful chemical exposure for individuals in disadvantaged communities and increase the use of safer and more sustainable cleaning products among Cleaning Service Providers (CSPs) serving or residing in District Wards 5, 7, and 8. Donor Name: District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment State: District of Columbia Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/17/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The grant will provide financial and technical resources to support participant CSPs in transitioning to using safer and more sustainable cleaning products. This grant is funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) FY 2023 Pollution Prevention Grant: Environmental Justice through Safer and More Sustainable Products. This grant funds the DOEE Green Cleaning Program (GCP). The GCP will promote the adoption of safer and more sustainable cleaning products among CSPs. Its goal will be to reduce harmful chemical exposure for individuals in disadvantaged communities.  This program aims to incentivize CSPs from or working in Wards 5, 7, and 8 to transition to safer and more sustainable cleaning products through outreach, capacity building, networking, and subsidizing the initial transition cost. The grantee will identify CSPs of Wards 5, 7, and 8, generate and implement an outreach strategy, develop technical assistance components, and manage subsidies to facilitate the initial transition. The grantee will gather information on the transitioning process and report on the process and lessons learned. Project Outputs  DC Green Cleaning Program management  Community outreach: research and engagement  Participant support cost  Capacity-building  Reporting on best practices Funding Information The amount available for the project is $284,000. The project period is 24 months.  Eligibility Criteria The following are eligible to apply: Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations; Faith-based organizations; Universities/educational institutions; and Private Enterprises. For more information, visit DOEE.