Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Middle West Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition 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 April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The award funds the Clean Cities and Communities (CC&C) Coalitions Outreach, Engagement, and Market Tracking Program, which supports locally driven transportation energy initiatives in alignment with DOE's Transportation Technologies Office strategic objectives.

Under this agreement, the Coalition will deliver stakeholder engagement services, technical assistance, and outreach activities within its Tennessee territory to advance energy security, economic prosperity, and air quality improvements. Key deliverables include provision of technical assistance to public and private stakeholders, collaborative partnership development, and comprehensive tracking and reporting of critical program performance metrics related to alternative fuels and innovative mobility technologies. The program leverages domestic energy resources and fosters transportation energy choices through cooperative partnerships designed to achieve the nation's decarbonization and energy efficiency goals.