This $595,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Surveys, Studies, Research, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Activities Relating to the Clean Air Act (CFDA 66.034) program supports the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) in expanding and enhancing its ambient air quality monitoring network. The key activities include: Establishing a new air monitoring station in Africatown, Alabama and relocating an...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046), has awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan. The key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action Plan, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, and a status report. The activities under this award involve developing a GHG...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). This funding supports TDEC in developing a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or updating an existing plan, in collaboration with local air pollution control districts, municipalities, and tribal governments. Key activities include forming a diverse,...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Division of Air Quality, to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with air pollution control districts, municipalities, and tribal governments across Alaska. The grant funds will support activities to reduce...
This Cooperative Agreement provides $3,000,000 in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) to the Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality, a state government entity. The purpose of the award is for the Division to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with local air pollution control districts, municipalities, and tribal governments across Arkansas....
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CFDA 66.046) program. The funding will be used to develop a comprehensive, statewide climate mitigation plan in collaboration with air pollution control districts, municipalities, and tribal governments. The plan will identify strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (MDEGLE) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will support MDEGLE in developing a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or updating an existing plan, in collaboration with air pollution control districts, municipalities, tribal governments, and low-income/disadvantaged communities...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Louisiana Division of Administration under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). This funding will support the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to identify and implement strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and harmful air pollutants across the state. The key products to be delivered include the Priority...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will be used to develop or update a regional Climate Action Plan to address greenhouse gas emissions and reduction measures across the metropolitan area, with a focus on engaging low-income and disadvantaged communities. Key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action...
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) was awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will support the development of a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan, in collaboration with local governments and tribal nations. Key activities include identifying and implementing greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects,...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will support ADEM in developing a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or updating an existing plan in collaboration with local air pollution control districts, municipalities, and tribal governments across Alabama. Key activities include:
Developing, updating, and evaluating plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon sinks
Conducting meaningful engagement with low-income and disadvantaged communities
Delivering priority and comprehensive climate action plans that quantify pollution reductions
Building staff capacity, conducting workforce analysis, and improving community engagement and air quality
ADEM will coordinate with various state and local stakeholders to produce the climate action plans and other deliverables over the 4-year program period. The intended beneficiaries are residents and visitors across Alabama, including those in low-income and disadvantaged areas.