Project Grant DEEE0010704
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program (CFDA 66.046) to the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC). This funding will support the development, updating, and evaluation of climate action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance carbon sinks within the Atlanta region. Specific activities include greenhouse gas inventory and analysis, measure selection, quantification of emissions...
- The Atlanta Regional Commission was awarded a $910,000 project grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the 11-county Atlanta region through December 2025. Under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302), the Commission will lead a collaborative regional planning process to create an economic roadmap that diversifies and strengthens the...
- This $1,730,017 Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) is supporting the "Charging the Atlanta Region: A Transportation System Electrification Strategy that Works for Everyone" initiative. The grant will fund the Atlanta Regional Commission's efforts to develop a comprehensive transportation electrification strategy for the Atlanta metropolitan area. Key deliverables include operational plans, safety management...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission, a local planning commission, to support community infrastructure projects. The funding will be used for activities that advance ARC's strategic goals, such as investing in critical infrastructure (e.g. broadband, transportation, water/wastewater systems), strengthening the regional economy through entrepreneurial and...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $13,450,000 Project Grant to Bartow County, Georgia under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) with a performance period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028. The grant supports community infrastructure improvements, economic development initiatives, and capacity building efforts within the Appalachian region. Key focus areas include entrepreneurial and business development, workforce training, critical infrastructure...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $515,117 Project Grant to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs on July 1, 2023 under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). This grant will support the state agency's efforts to strengthen the regional economy and build community capacity in the Appalachian region of Georgia over the one-year project period ending June 30, 2024. As the state's housing authority, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs plans to...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $2,689,869 Project Grant on July 1, 2024 to the Greeneville Light & Water Commission in Tennessee under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002). The grant funding will support community infrastructure improvements to help strengthen the regional economy in Appalachia. Specific objectives include investing in critical infrastructure like broadband, transportation, and water/wastewater systems, as well as supporting business...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Appalachian Area Development program (CFDA 23.002) to the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham in Alabama. This grant will support the Regional Planning Commission's work on community revitalization initiatives in the Birmingham metropolitan area, which spans six counties in central Alabama. Specific activities to be delivered through this funding include developing transportation plans to...
- The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded a $597,348 Project Grant to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs under the Appalachian Area Development federal grant program (CFDA 23.002). The grant will support the delivery of services from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 to strengthen Georgia's regional economy and build local capacity. Specifically, funding will be used to invest in entrepreneurship and business development, increase education and workforce skills, invest in critical...
- The Atlanta Regional Transportation Carbon Reduction Plan is a Project Grant awarded by the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction) on January 28, 2025 for $112,500.00. The grant recipient is the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Division of Intermodal, a state government entity responsible for managing and maintaining Georgia's transportation infrastructure. The purpose of this grant is to support GDOT's efforts to develop a comprehensive...
THE ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION (ARC) IS SEEKING TO SUPPORT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHIN THE 11-COUNTY ATLANTA METROPOLITAN REGION TOWARDS TRANSITIONING TO A CARBON-FREE ECONOMY. TO THIS END, THE ARC IS DEVELOPING A REGIONAL CLEAN ELECTRICITY PLAN FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN METRO ATLANTA (CLEAN ELECTRICITY PLAN). THIS CLEAN ELECTRICITY PLAN WILL IDENTIFY CLEAN ELECTRICITY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE PATHWAY TO RECOGNIZE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES, IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS AND OPERATIONS ACROSS THE 11-COUNTY METROPOLITAN REGION (CHEROKEE, CLAYTON, COBB, DEKALB, DOUGLAS, FAYETTE, FORSYTH, FULTON, GWINNETT, HENRY AND ROCKDALE COUNTIES) NEEDED TO ACHIEVE THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S AMBITIOUS GOAL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS USING 100% CARBON POLLUTION FREE ELECTRICITY BY 2035. SUCH A PLAN HAS NEVER BEEN PRODUCED FOR THE ATLANTA REGION AND WILL SUPPORT COUNTIES AND CITIES IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCIES AND TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY AND SOCIETY, WHILE PRODUCING NUMEROUS ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND COMMUNITY CO-BENEFITS. THE OVERARCHING EXPECTED OUTCOME OF THIS PROJECT IS THE CREATION OF A CLEAN ELECTRICITY ROADMAP FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT WILL HELP ALIGN RELATED MUNICIPAL EFFORTS WITH CURRENT FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 7/24/25 | ||
| Not listed | $750.0k | 8/30/24 |