Cooperative Agreement DEEE0009558

The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $999,949 Cooperative Agreement to Metropolitan Energy Center, Inc. (MEC) on June 1, 2024 under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). The objective of this 2-year project is to provide Clean Cities outreach, education, and coalition capacity building, with a focus on environmental justice communities and disadvantaged communities (DACs) in the Midwest region. MEC, a non-profit...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $13,854,793 Project Grant under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) to the Board of Education of the City of St. Louis to replace 30 non-zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles. The grant funds will also support the purchase and installation of 30 DC fast charger ports, as well as 32 hours of workforce development training for staff, drivers, mechanics, and public safety officials. Additionally,...

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 awarded a $200,000 cooperative agreement to the Junior College District of St. Louis under the Brownfields Job Training Program (CFDA 66.815) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The award will fund training and job placement services for unemployed and underemployed residents in environmental remediation careers. Specifically, St. Louis Community College will provide 174 hours of classroom instruction and hands-on training in...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Job Training Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.815) provides $500,000 in funding to St. Louis Community College for a 5-year project. The primary objective is to recruit, train, and place unemployed and underemployed residents of St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and East St. Louis, Illinois in environmental careers. The project will train 88 participants, graduate 79, and place at...

This $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086), aims to train and connect 20 Clean Cities Coalitions on topics related to school bus fleet electrification. These coalitions will then educate and support at least 3-5 school districts each as they electrify their school bus fleets, with a focus on underserved communities. The project is...

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy awarded a $944,904 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Research and Development (CFDA 81.086) federal grant program. The objective of this 3-year project is to provide comprehensive education, outreach, and technical assistance to fleet operators in California's rural and remote areas. The goal is to empower them to evaluate their fleets, explore options for zero-emission vehicles and charging/fueling...

The Department of Energy awarded a $735,340 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program (CFDA 81.128) formula grant to St. Louis County, Missouri on December 1, 2023. This grant funding will enable the county to implement strategies to reduce energy use, lower fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency within its jurisdiction. Key activities funded through this 2-year grant period include conducting energy audits, retrofitting buildings, developing energy...

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) awarded a $2,000,000 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 81.086 - Conservation Research and Development) to the American Lung Association to support the "Supporting Transportation Electrification - Leadership, Learning, Assistance, and Resources (STELLAR)" project. The objective is to build capacity, engage community members, develop strategic plans, and conduct workforce training to support more...

This Cooperative Agreement award, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 66.818), will provide $2,500,000 in funding to the St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) to re-capitalize a Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund. The funding will enable SLDC to issue approximately three loans and four subgrants to support the cleanup of seven Brownfield sites within the...

This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program (CFDA 66.306) provides $499,634 to the United Congregations of Metro to conduct a comprehensive air quality monitoring and community engagement project in the East St. Louis, Illinois area. The project will implement a two-tiered air quality monitoring system, including an air sensor network and a community...