Maryland Local Government Climate Action Support Program

Maryland Local Government Climate Action Support Program is sponsored by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE). This program provides grant funding to local governmental entities to supplement water quality loan programs, particularly where affordability is a concern or where public health or water quality issues need to be addressed.

Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Accessibility Information ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Phase 1 - Planning Grants Phase 2 - Competitive Implementation Grants​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Local Government Climate Action Support Program ​ Past Presentations + FAQ ​ Climate Pollution Reduction Grants ​ (CPRG) program, authorized under the In flation Reduction Act, provides $5 billion in grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other harmful air pollution.

This two-phase program provided $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants (Phase 1) and approximately $4. 6 billion for competitive implementation funds (Phase 2). ​ ​​P hase 1 - Planning G rant​s ​ ​ ​ The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is leading efforts for the statewide Planning Grant.

Three of Maryland’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) were awarded additional Planning Grants, seen below. Maryland Local Government Climate Action Support Program outside of th ese Maryland’s Metropolitan Statistical Areas​, illustrated below, are eligible for additional support from the Maryland De partment of the Environment through the Maryland Local Government Climate Action Support Program.

If you are located in one of these counties, please fill out this form to request assistance from the local support program.

​ Priority Climate Action Plan The Maryland Priority Climate Action Plan​ was developed to meet the requirements of the CPRG Planning Grant and is based on the following foundational inputs: Maryland's Climate Pollution Reduction Plan​ (December 2023) Existing statewide GHG inventories​ Maryland Climate Pathway Report​ (June 2023) Stakeholder feedback on the Maryland Climate Pathway Report Prior statewide climate action plans Comprehensive Climate Action Plan This Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) builds directly on the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) delivered to the EPA on March 01, 2024 and Maryland’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan released December 28, 2023.

This CCAP updates and expands elements from the PCAP, like public benefits and stakeholder engagement, and adds new elements such as a workforce planning analysis. The 21 measures in this plan show how the reduction of greenhouse gases in Maryland will also reduce household energy costs, improve health outcomes, and grow the economy.

Maryland Local Government Climate Action Support Program For the counties not covered by a CPRG Metropolitan Statistical Areas Planning Grant, the Maryland Department of the Environment will provide assistance through the Maryland Local Government Climate Action Support Program. This program complements the CPRG Planning Grant to ensure the Maryland Department of the Environment continues its commitment of leaving no one behind.

Three primary objectives of this program are: Help local governments in Maryland identify high priority greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects with important social, ecological, and economic co-benefits. Align efforts within Maryland to maximize the best possible outcomes in reducing harmful pollution and climate change.

Build capacity across all of Maryland for project planning, design, financing, implementation, and tracking to help meet the State’s ambitious climate action goals. To bolster support, the Maryland Department of the Environment is pleased to have the University of Maryland’s Environmental Finance Center (EFC) contracted to provide a wide range of hands-on support.

EFC services range from project facilitation, education and training, community outreach and engagement, and direct technical assistance to navigate the resources, tools, and financing mechanisms available.

The Maryland Local Government Climate Action Support Program is available for the following counties and their municipalities that are not covered by a CPRG Metropolitan Statistical Areas Planning Grant: Western Maryland (Garrett, Allegany, Washington counties) Southern Maryland (Calvert, St.

Mary’s counties) Eastern Shore (Kent, Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties) If you are located in one of these counties, please fill out this form to request assistance from the local support program. ​ ​ Phase 2 - Competitive Implementation Grants announced competition winners in July 2024 and will award funds in October 2024.

Clean Corridor Coa​​lition (PCAP Measure 6) - Awarded New Jersey-led multi-state coalition application includes Maryland, Connecticut, and Delaware. This project proposes electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial medium and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles, traveling along the I-95 corridor and adjacent roadways from Connecticut to Maryland.

​ Atlantic Conservation Coalition (PCAP Measures 19, 20, 21) - Awarded This North Carolina-led multi-state coalition includes South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland.

This application proposes natural carbon sequestration through improved forest management, the protection and restoration of highly threatened, high-carbon coastal habitats, and forests with the greatest carbon sequestration potential and/or heat island abatement co-benefit.

​ Past Presentations + FAQ​ Compiled Q&A​ ​ from all of the CPRG virtual sessions, and the recordings from each meeting: Video recording ​ from March 21, 2024 Video recording February 12, 2024 ​ Video recording January 8, 2024 ​ Video recording ​ December 12, 2023 ​ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's presentation to Maryland Inflation Reduction Act and Other Federal Climate Funding Presentation by MDE​ Maryland Climate Collaborative Meeting hosted by Clean Energy Center, October 4, 2023 Article about the Local Support Program State of Maryland & Local Support Program : Josey Schwartz, [email protected] Baltimore Metropolitan Statistical Areas : Anna Marshall, [email protected] Philadelphia Metropolitan Statistical Areas : ​​Elizabeth Compitello, [email protected] ​ ​​ Washington DC Metropolitan Statistical Areas​ : Jeffrey King, [email protected] ​​​​ Share your thoughts with the Maryland Department of the Environment by emailing​ ​ : josey.

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