Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

Marshall University Research Corporation received a $130,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086), effective April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Under this agreement, the awardee will support the Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) Coalitions program by providing stakeholder engagement, technical assistance, and outreach activities within designated coalition territories. Additionally, the organization will track and report critical program and performance metrics to support the CC&C Coalitions' mission of fostering locally driven transportation energy choices that enhance national energy security, promote economic prosperity, and improve air quality.

The CC&C Coalitions work collaboratively with DOE's Transportation Technologies Office through public and private partnerships to leverage domestic energy resources and innovative mobility technologies. Marshall University Research Corporation's role focuses on strengthening coalition operations and effectiveness through direct stakeholder engagement, delivering specialized technical assistance tailored to regional needs, and establishing comprehensive performance measurement systems to document outcomes and program impact.