Cooperative Agreement DEEE0012018

The Mid Iowa Planning Alliance For Community Development received a $215,000 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) for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. Under this award, the awardee will serve as a Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) Coalition, engaging key stakeholders and providing technical assistance and outreach activities within its territory to advance locally driven transportation energy choices that leverage domestic energy resources and innovative mobility technologies.

The primary deliverables include stakeholder engagement and coordination efforts, technical assistance services to support alternative fuel and sustainable transportation initiatives, and comprehensive tracking and reporting of critical program and performance metrics. These activities support the Department of Energy's broader mission to enhance national energy security, promote economic prosperity, and improve air quality through collaborative partnerships between public and private stakeholders in the transportation sector.