On February 28, EPA announced the Clean Ports Program grant competitions. Two Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) are open now until the application window closes on May 28, 2024, at 11:59pm (ET). $3 billion in funding is available from the Inflation Reduction Act to fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports.

The Zero-Emission Technology Deployment Competition will fund zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure to reduce mobile source emissions (criteria pollutants, air toxics, and greenhouse gases) at U.S. ports, delivering cleaner air for communities across the country.

The Climate and Air Quality Planning Competition will fund climate and air quality planning activities at U.S. ports; including emissions inventories, strategy analysis, community engagement, and resiliency measure identification, all of which will build the capacity of port stakeholders to continue to reduce pollution and transition to zero-emissions (ZE) operations over time.

Both NOFOs will be open for 90 days. Applicants must submit all grant application materials to Grants.gov by May 28 at 11:59pm (ET).

EPA will host informational webinars regarding these NOFOs to provide potential applicants with an overview of the NOFOs, how to apply and EPA resources that will help with project development. The next webinar will be on March 13, 2024. See the Ports Initiative Events webpage for more information.

For more information, including eligibility information, frequently asked questions and resources for applicants, please visit the Clean Ports Program webpage.