The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $158,971 Source Reduction Assistance (CFDA 66.717) project grant to Kansas State University (KSU) to provide technical assistance and workforce training to up to 60 businesses in the Wichita, Kansas metro area. The goal is to help these businesses, which use painting and coating processes, develop and adopt pollution prevention practices to reduce volatile organic compound (VOC) and toxic air emissions. KSU will also hold community forums in the impacted areas to raise awareness and engage residents, businesses, and workers on efforts to mitigate local air toxics issues. The project aims to achieve outcomes including up to 5,000 lbs of hazardous materials reduced, 3,800 MTCO2e in greenhouse gas emissions reduced, and $85,000 in cost savings for the assisted businesses. KSU's Pollution Prevention Institute will lead the project, with support from Wichita State University's Environmental Finance Center for training, community outreach, and material development.