US EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG)

What is the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant?

The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) is a US Environmental Protection Agency program that supports strategies for reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality. ​Central Ohio has already received $1 million to support these goals.

This planning effort will cover the 10–county Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area: Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, and Union counties. Our focus is on pollution-reduction measures that will make Central Ohio healthier and more prepared for an evolving workforce.​ 

The CPRG program has two phases. The first planning phase requires a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) due March 1, 2024. In the second phase, $4.6 billion will be available through competitive grants nationwide to implement the climate action plan objectives. Currently, we are developing a regional application for this competitive phase two grant. Our focus is oriented towards regional collaboration and action, with a special emphasis on supporting low-income and disadvantaged communities. These programs can help lower energy and fuel costs while improving air quality and creating new job opportunities. ​

​These efforts are led by Sustainable Columbus, in partnership with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO), IMPACT Community Action, and The Ohio State University.

Stay Involved

• Input from community members and stakeholders is critical throughout this project.​
• Click here to sign up for updates on our pollution-reduction planning initiatives and how you can stay involved.