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Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Implementation Grant "Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State" is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (administered by Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, and the City of Fort Smith). A transformative grant funding projects throughout Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas River Valley to reduce carbon emissions and enhance sustainability, including green networks, active transportation, and building efficiency.
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Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, and City of Fort Smith (Arkansas and Oklahoma) | US EPA Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, and City of Fort Smith (Arkansas and Oklahoma) Selected Application Summary Lead Applicant: Metropolitan Planning Organization for Central Arkansas Coalition Members: City of Fort Smith and Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State Agriculture and Natural and Working Lands Estimated GHG Reductions 1 million metric tons CO 2 equivalent million metric tons CO 2 equivalent Selected Application Summary The selected application will support the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Central Arkansas (Metroplan), the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, and the City of Fort Smith in their transition to clean energy in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Under the grant, the coalition will fund the implementation of shovel-ready, impactful, and transformative projects including the development of green networks to restore lands and promote active transportation and transit. The selected application will support the transition to efficient and electrified transportation and improve building efficiency.
Based on information provided by the applicant, the selected project will deliver the following benefits to reduce greenhouse gases and support communities 1 : Promote carbon sequestration projects to reduce transportation emissions and protect and restore natural infrastructure corridors. Construct bicycle and pedestrian trails to improve electric bike access, including vouchers reserved for income-qualified applicants.
Connect low-income and disadvantaged communities to jobs, education, services, and natural places. Improve transportation efficiency by incentivizing the conversion of fossil fuel public fleets to electric vehicles and deploy electric vehicle charging infrastructure for public-use and for fleet operators.
Pilot innovative funding solutions to reduce energy consumption in buildings with the establishment of a revolving, low-interest loan fund for small property assessed clean energy projects with a focus on low-income and disadvantaged communities. Establish a program for small grants to help organizations participate in energy savings performance contracts with a focus on public buildings and low-income and disadvantaged communities.
Activities in the selected application reflect measures in Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment’s Priority Climate Action Plan . 1 The emission reduction estimates, as well as the descriptions of measures and benefits, were summarized from information provided by the applicant. These estimates, along with the award amount, are subject to change.
EPA will award grants to selected applicants once they meet all legal and administrative requirements. As of July 2024, grants are expected to be awarded by the end of 2024.
About EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Implementation Grants Authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, EPA’s CPRG program will provide nearly $5 billion in grants for states, local governments, Tribes, and territories to develop and implement ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution while benefitting low-income and disadvantaged communities.
For more information, visit Climate Pollution Reduction Grants . Contact Us About the Inflation Reduction Act Contact Us About the Inflation Reduction Act to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. Last updated on June 18, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, and the City of Fort Smith are the primary recipients. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $99,999,999 (total for Tri-Region Arkansas CPRG Coalition). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Implementation Grant "Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State" is funded by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (administered by Metroplan, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission, and the City of Fort Smith). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arkansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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