Project Grant 953A0067

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) received a $540,000 Project Grant award under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean Ports Program (CFDA 66.051) on December 1, 2024. The purpose of this funding is to prepare a series of foundational assessments and analyses that will inform the development of an emission reduction strategy for DRBA's ferry operations. Key activities include conducting emissions inventories, analyzing emissions reduction strategies, engaging with port stakeholders, and developing a climate resiliency plan. The anticipated deliverables include an emissions inventory, an emissions reduction strategy, greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, a climate resiliency plan, increased stakeholder engagement, and an assessment of workforce educational resources. The intended beneficiaries are DRBA and the local communities impacted by the ferry terminals.