Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

Columbia-Willamette Clean Cities Coalition, Inc. received a $215,000 cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Conservation Research and Development program (CFDA 81.086). Awarded on April 1, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2027, this cooperative agreement funds the coalition's outreach, engagement, and market tracking activities in support of the Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) initiative. The coalition will engage key stakeholders, provide technical assistance and outreach within its territory, and track and report critical program and performance metrics to advance locally driven transportation energy choices that leverage domestic energy resources and innovative mobility technologies.

The coalition's work under this award supports DOE Transportation Technologies Office objectives to enhance national energy security, foster economic prosperity, and improve air quality through collaborative partnerships with public and private stakeholders. As a non-profit organization based in Gresham, Oregon, the coalition serves as an intermediary between government agencies, local communities, and environmental stakeholders in developing and implementing clean transportation strategies, with a particular focus on reducing emissions and promoting zero-emission vehicle adoption across the Columbia-Willamette region.