Indoor Air Quality Resources for Minnesota School Officials
There are a variety of informational, educational and possible financial resources available to improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in Minnesota Schools. These resources can help school officials identify and address IAQ problems. Many of the financial resources are for energy improvements-IAQ improvements can also be achieved through certain energy conservation renovations.
Information to Help You Evaluate Your Buildings and Develop an IAQ Plan
Model IAQ Plan in Schools
Minnesota Department of Health
Contact: Dan Tranter at 651-201-4618 / 800-798-9050 or by E-mail
School Health
Minnesota Department of Health
Contact: Dan Tranter at 651-201-4618 / 800-798-9050 or by E-mail
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Schools
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Contact: Jean Ciborowski at 651-201-6217 or by E-mail
Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools Program
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contact: www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/index.html or by E-mail
Healthy School Environment Resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contact: www.epa.gov/iaq/schools/index.html or by E-mail
Free School Building Evaluations Performed by Government Agencies
Indoor Air Quality in Schools (Indoor Air Quality Consultation)
Minnesota Department of Health
Contact: Dan Tranter at 651-201-4618 / 1-800-798-9050 or by E-mail
Very Small Quantity Generator Hazardous Waste Collection Program
(PDF: 50KB/3 pages)
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Contact: Teresa Gilbertson at 507-537-6380 / 800-657-3864
Helping Schools Reduce Pollution
Energy Conservation Retired Engineers Technical Assistance Program
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Contact: Linda Countryman at 651-201-0269 or by E-mail
Workplace Safety Consultation
Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Agency
Contact: OSHA at 651-284-5060 / 800-657-3776 or by E-mail
Health Hazard Evaluations
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Contact: 800-356-4674
Grants, Financing, Loans & Rebates
Financial Assistance Opportunities - Grants and Loans
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Contact: Mary Baker at 651-215-0194 / 800-657-3864 or by E-mail
Funding (Energy Incentives and Grants)
Office of Energy Security
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Contact: 651-296-5175 / 800-657-3710 or by E-mail
Financial Support & Scholarship Options for Providers
(Grants and Loans to Address Hazards in Child Care Facilities)
Minnesota Childcare Resource and Referral Network
Contact: 651-665-0150 / 866-807-6021
Project Green Fleet (reducing emissions)
Minnesota Environmental Initiative
Bill Droessler at 612-334-3388 x103 or by E-mail
Emily Franklin at 612-334-3388 x114 or by E-mail
Health and Safety Finance Program
Minnesota Department of Education
See: Health and Safety Letter
Conservation Improvement Program
Office of Energy Security
Minnesota Department of
Commerce
Christy Brusven at 651-282-5088 or E-mail
Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase Program
Minnesota School Board Association
Contact: Tiffany Rodning at 800-324-4459 or by E-mail
