This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the ramona band of cahuilla to develop or enhance climate action plans that establish near-term and long-term greenhouse…

The Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians received a $154,028 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046). The funding will support the development of a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) by March 1, 2024 and a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) by the end of the 4-year grant period. The plans will establish near-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals for the Ramona Reservation and identify strategies to address the highest priority sectors to help the Tribe achieve those goals. Key activities include developing a GHG inventory, quantifying GHG reduction measures, conducting a benefit analysis, reviewing implementation authority, and engaging stakeholders. The intended outcomes are to identify and reduce GHG emissions as well as co-pollutants, with a focus on benefits to low-income and disadvantaged Tribal members and community residents.

This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the ramona band of cahuilla to develop or enhance climate action plans that establish near-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals and develop strategies to address the highest priority sectors to help the tribe achieve those goals. Specifically, the recipient will develop a priority climate action plan and a comprehensive climate action plan for the ramona reservation in order to identify and reduce GHG emissions. This grant agreement provides full federal funding in the amount of $154,028.00.activities:in general, activities include the development, updating, and evaluation of plans to reduce climate pollution (i.e., to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance carbon sinks). Specific activities include developing a greenhouse gas inventory, quantifying greenhouse gas reduction measures, conducting a benefit analysis, review of authority to implement measures, and stakeholder engagement. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:two key deliverables will be produced and submitted over the course of the four-year program period, including: a priority climate action plan (pcap), due march 1, 2024; and a comprehensive climate action plan (ccap), due at the close of the grant period. The expected outcomes include a pcap and ccap that identifies: tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced over the lifetime of the measures; tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced annually; and tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced with respect to low-income and disadvantaged communities. The intended beneficiaries include tribal members and community members living on or visiting the ramona reservation.