EPA Announces $3M Each to Missouri and Nebraska to Fund Innovative Projects That Tackle
LENEXA, KAN. (MARCH 27, 2023) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $3 million each to Missouri and Nebraska to develop innovative strategies to cut climate pollution and build clean energy economies across these states.
Earlier this month, EPA announced the availability of the funds, which are a part of the first allotment of funding from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program created by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. All 50 states, District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are eligible to receive $3 million in CPRG planning grants.
“These $3 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grants will allow Missouri and Nebraska to plan for climate impacts with the speed in which this pressing issue demands,” said EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister. “We hope that all states will follow their lead in leveraging the historic Inflation Reduction Act funds to protect communities and create jobs.”
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