Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
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| Anticipated Award Amount | $1,578,256 | |
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| Applicant | Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation | |
| Application Title | Mashantucket Pequot Climate Pollution Reduction Electric Vehicle Implementation Project | |
| Sector | Transportation | |
| Estimated GHG Reductions 1 |
Cumulative 2025‑2030: Cumulative 2025‑2050: |
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Selected Application Summary
The selected application will support the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by enhancing the use of electric vehicles (EV) for cleaner transportation. The project will improve access to EV charging stations at government buildings, facilitate the transition to an electric-powered government vehicle fleet, and encourage the adoption of EVs through a rebate program for Tribal members that incentivizes the replacement of traditional combustion vehicles. The selected application will fund projects aimed at mitigating the environmental impact of transportation, which will enhance the health and wellbeing of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Key Things to Know
Based on information provided by the applicant, the selected project will deliver the following benefits to reduce GHGs and support communities 1:
- Install 12 EV charging stations at government building parking facilities to support the shift toward cleaner transportation, ultimately reducing GHG emissions.
- Replace 13 light-duty vehicles with EVs to mitigate emissions from the government fleet.
- Provide incentives for up to 34 Tribal members living in Mashantucket, Connecticut to replace their traditional fuel-powered vehicles with EVs, helping to improve air quality and lessen the environmental impact of transportation in the surrounding area.
- Conduct outreach and education opportunities relating to emission reduction projects to strengthen Tribal community involvement.
Activities and benefits summarized above reflect the measures in Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's Priority Climate Action Plan (pdf) (1.2 MB).
1 The emission reduction estimates, as well as the descriptions of measures and benefits, were summarized from information provided by the applicant. These estimates, along with the award amount, are subject to change.
EPA will award grants to selected applicants once they meet all legal and administrative requirements. As of August 2024, grants are expected to be awarded by the end of 2024.
About EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Implementation Grants
Authorized under the Inflation Reduction Act, EPA’s CPRG program will provide nearly $5 billion in grants for states, local governments, Tribes, and territories to develop and implement ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution while benefitting low-income and disadvantaged communities.
For more information, visit Climate Pollution Reduction Grants.