Coalition For Sustainable Initiatives Inc.

Coalition For Sustainable Initiatives Inc. (CFSI) is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov since February 3, 2016, with its primary address located in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. The organization is dedicated to advancing sustainability, reducing environmental pollution, and preserving the natural environment through collaborative efforts involving industry, academia, government, and non-profit sectors. CFSI specializes in environmental grant programs, with a particular focus on diesel emissions reduction and clean transportation initiatives that aim to improve air quality, reduce fuel consumption, and mitigate environmental impact in urban and regional contexts.

The organization has consistently secured federal grant awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), primarily through the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants program. These grants have enabled CFSI to administer rebate programs for replacing diesel-powered vehicles with cleaner alternatives across multiple EPA regions, including Regions 5, 6, and 8. Specific projects have involved replacing heavy-duty Class 8 trucks, terminal tractors, delivery trucks, cement mixers, and school buses with compressed natural gas (CNG) or battery-electric vehicles in states like Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Utah, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The grants typically range from $7.5 million to $13 million and focus on reducing particulate matter and nitrogen oxide emissions, with expected annual diesel fuel savings between 197,779 and 200,445 gallons. CFSI has worked closely with industry partners like United Parcel Service (UPS) to implement these environmentally focused vehicle replacement strategies, targeting urban non-attainment areas and aiming to improve community health and reduce transportation-related environmental pollution.