Through the Inflation Reduction Act, the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering competitive
grants to implement Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAP). The
Climate
Pollution Reduction Grant will be offering $4.6 billion in
competitive implementation grants, including to counties, aiming
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air
pollution. The PCAP must include a greenhouse gas inventory and
quantified reduction measures. Within these plans, local
governments have the opportunity to incorporate organic waste
reduction proposals to meet compliance of SB 1383. Additional
program guidance from the EPA can be found
here.
For those interested in applying, an informal Notice of Intent to
Apply is due by February 1, 2024. Application packages must be
submitted electronically at www.grants.gov no later than April
1, 2024, to be considered for funding. Questions should be
submitted to CPRG@epa.gov.
