August 5, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program provides grants to states, local governments, tribes, and territories to develop and implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the clean energy transition. The EPA has announced 25 selected CPRG applications to receive over $4.3 billion in grants and will announce the results of a separate competition for Tribes and territories later this summer. Five Tribes partnered closely with the Great Lakes TCTAC to complete their applications. Read more about our partnership here.
Selected CPRG Applications from EPA Region 5:
- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency was awarded more than $430 million to support the State of Illinois: Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Implementation Grant. This project aims to support the state’s commitment to achieve 100% carbon-free power by 2045 through measures focused on building and industry decarbonization, freight electrification, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy deployment.
- Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) was awarded more than $129 million for the Accelerating Siting, Zoning, and Permitting of 60% Renewable Energy in Michigan project. The project aims to increase the adoption of renewable energy at the scale and pace needed to reach Michigan’s goal of 60% renewable energy by 2030. Funding for this project will be used to provide incentives and technical assistance to local and Tribal governments to accelerate the siting, zoning, and permitting of renewable energy.
- The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) was awarded $200 million for the Minnesota Climate-Smart Food Systems project. This project aims to improve the health and well-being of all Minnesotans through food system decarbonization. Funding for this project will support peatland restoration, climate-smart agriculture, energy efficiency, vehicle and equipment electrification, low-global warming potential refrigerants, and food waste prevention efforts.
- Cuyahoga County (Ohio) was awarded more than $129 million to support the Municipal Empowerment for Clean Energy and Conservation (MECEC). Funding will be used to support Northeast Ohio’s transition away from coal-fired power through the deployment of solar installations and battery storage. This project will also focus on advancing nature-based solutions through the restoration of natural habitat, expansion of tree coverage, and creation of pollinator habitats.