Cooperative Agreement 00I06300

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Rapid City, South Dakota under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The grant will fund the development of a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan, in collaboration with local agencies and tribes, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollutants. Key planned activities include creating greenhouse gas inventories and projections, developing quantified emissions reduction measures, leveraging funding opportunities, and conducting extensive public outreach and engagement with low-income and disadvantaged communities. Expected outcomes include reduced air pollution, improved public health, increased energy efficiency, and enhanced economic development. The City anticipates providing subawards to local universities, councils of government, economic development organizations, municipalities, schools, and nonprofits to support this climate action planning effort.