The federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program (EPA.gov) is one of many federal funding opportunities created through the Inflation Reduction Act and run through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program provides grants to states, local governments, tribes and territories to create and carry out plans that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other harmful air pollution.
Washington state received $3 million for climate action planning. Visit the Washington Climate Partnership website for more information about this work.
The Washington Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) is now available.
This plan was developed by the Washington State Departments of Commerce and Ecology, with extensive input from tribes, communities, workers, businesses, subject matter experts and others. The plan provides a comprehensive assessment of where the state is today and outlines pathways to meet required greenhouse gas reduction limits through 2050.
Access the appendices and other supporting materials below:
- CCAP Appendices (Box)
- Comprehensive Climate Action Plan Executive Summary (PDF)
- CCAP Measure Index (PDF)
- Translated Documents in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian and Ukrainian (Box)
- Sector-specific focus sheets (Box)
The CCAP identifies strategies across all sectors of the economy to reduce emissions, improve air quality and public health, strengthen the economy, and ensure an affordable, reliable, and equitable future, while mitigating our state’s contribution to climate change.
Washington will be responsible for three deliverables as part of planning activities. Access the latest updates on CRPG progress (on Box).
- Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) – Due March 1, 2024
- Regional GHG inventory
- List of priority GHG reduction measures
- Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities (LIDAC) benefits analysis
- PCAP will define all activities that are eligible for implementation grants
- View the: Priority Climate Action Plan (PDF)
- Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) – Due December 2025
- This plan was developed by the Washington State Departments of Commerce and Ecology, with extensive input from tribes, communities, workers, businesses, subject matter experts and others.
- Analysis of all significant sources and sinks of greenhouse gases in Washington
- Existing and recommended greenhouse gas reduction strategies across all economic sectors
- Explanations of the benefits/impacts of recommended actions for Washington state, with a focus on overburdened communities
- Analysis of workforce needs and job trends
- View the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (PDF)
- This plan was developed by the Washington State Departments of Commerce and Ecology, with extensive input from tribes, communities, workers, businesses, subject matter experts and others.
- Status Report and Update – Due Summer 2027
- Updates on all CCAP analysis
- Status of GHG reduction measures
- Status of benefits analysis
- Updated funding analysis
- Next steps for key metrics moving forward
Resources
Washington was awarded $3 million for Phase 1 on June 30, 2023. The Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue Metropolitan Statistical Area was awarded $ 1 million to support climate planning for King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties. Additionally, EPA Region 10 received 22 Tribal CPRG planning grants.
The Washington state departments of Commerce and Ecology received financial support from the EPA under an Assistance Agreement.
Washington will provide quarterly updates for the public to track the progress of planning activities.
Access meeting links, agendas, slide decks, materials, and recordings (on Box).
- Monthly CPRG Tribal Workgroups are held the third Wednesday at 2 p.m.
Upcoming Quarter Updates
Register for any of the meetings below at the Washington Climate Partnership website.
- April 27, 2026
- July 27, 2026
- October 26, 2026
We will engage with federally recognized tribes, government entities, port authorities, labor organizations, community and faith-based organizations, private sector and industry representatives, urban, rural, and underserved or disadvantaged communities, and the general public.
We will work together to create climate action plans that benefit your community, along with the state of Washington.
- Reduce greenhouse gases
- Community- driven solutions
- Address environmental injustice
- Improve health outcomes
- Create good jobs
To ensure meaningful engagement, we will offer the following opportunities:
- Monthly tribal workgroups
- Quarterly public meetings
- Informative website updates & surveys for input
- In person community meetings
- Business, local government & subject matter expert collaboration ‣
- Topic-focused workgroups
Access access additional resources and information (on Box).
- CEJST – Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool (GeoPlatform.gov)
- EPA CPRG Formula Grants for Planning (PDF)
- EPA CPRG Implementation Grants NOFO (PDF)
- EPA CPRG Training, Tools and Technical Assistance (EPA.gov)
- EPA CPRG Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- EPA EJScreen – Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EPA.gov)
- Commerce – 2021 State Energy Strategy
- EV Council – 2024 Transportation Electrification Strategy
- WSDOT – 2023 Transportation Carbon Reduction Strategy
- Ecology – Washington’s Climate Resilience Strategy
- Priority Climate Action Plans for States, MSAs, Tribes, and Territories | US EPA
- Washington Climate Partnership
The Washington Climate Partnership is a collaboration between various state agencies, tribes and other organizations to develop strategies that meet Washington’s climate goals for 2030 and beyond. Please visit Washington Climate Partnership website for updates.
