The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CFDA 66.046) program. The funding will support the development or update of a regional climate mitigation plan to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction measures throughout the tri-county metropolitan area. Key activities include engaging local governments, residents, and...
The Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (PLANRVA) received a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will be used to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with local governments, air pollution control districts, and tribal governments in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan statistical...
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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding supports the development and update of regional climate mitigation plans to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction measures across the Orlando metropolitan area. Key activities include creating comprehensive GHG inventories and mitigation strategies, in...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $3,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CFDA 66.046) program to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ). The agreement provides funding for VDEQ to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with state, local, and tribal partners. Key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action Plan by March 1, 2024 and a...
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 District of Columbia's Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). The funding supports the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, and a Status Report to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the District and the surrounding metropolitan region. Key activities include...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) on July 1, 2023 under the EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will support SRPEDD in developing a comprehensive climate action plan or updating an existing plan in collaboration with air pollution control districts, large and small municipalities within the Providence...
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 $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with local stakeholders. The key deliverables of this 4-year program include: 1) a Priority Climate Action Plan due March 1, 2024, 2) a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan due 2...
The City of Albuquerque received a $999,652 Cooperative Agreement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) to develop or update regional climate mitigation plans to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduction measures across the metropolitan area. Key deliverables include a Priority Climate Action Plan due by March 1, 2024, a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan due two years from the award date, and a final status...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission (HRPDC) under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The grant funding will support the development of a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan in collaboration with local air pollution control districts, municipalities, and tribal governments. Key activities include conducting greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, identifying emissions reduction measures, and engaging with low-income and disadvantaged communities. The HRPDC will also provide a subgrant to the Albemarle Commission to support planning outside of the HRPDC region. The expected outcomes include reduced GHG and co-pollutant emissions, enhanced community engagement, and increased job creation, with a focus on underserved communities. The grant period is from June 2023 to June 2027.