Economics Grant is a federal grant with possible state matching money to improve energy efficiency, promote a cleaner production process and improve the competitiveness of industry. Those eligible include manufacturers in industrial glass, metals, chemicals, forest products, petroleum, steel, and aluminum. The maximum grant is $400,000 and a 55% match is required. Contact: Indiana Department of Commerce Energy Policy Division, Alternative Energy Program One North Capital, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 317- 232-8940 http://www.state.in.us/doc/energy/industrial.html Indiana Coal Research Grant Program This program is designed to help Indiana businesses and research institutions conduct coal research projects that promote efficient, economical and environmentally responsible uses for Indiana coal. Eligible research areas include advanced power generation systems, the production of fuels and chemicals from coal, coal use in the steel industry, systems for reducing coal wastes through processing and recovery of marketable by-products, and geological analyses that define coal resources. Grants of up to $100,000 are available. Projects which include partnerships 57 among several businesses, local and regional organizations, research institutions and government are encouraged. For more information contact the Energy Policy Division at (317) 232-8970. Indiana Biomass Grant Program This grant program was created to assist with research, development and
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