BIL, IRA, and ARPA Funding Resources and Information

Recent historic federal investments in the country’s infrastructure create opportunities for states to access new funding and also challenge states to track information associated with funding from many different sources. ECOS will use this page to share relevant information for states interested in resources about federal infrastructure investments, including the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

Since the available funding spans many federal agencies and media areas, this collection of resources is a central location for information about funding opportunities, including announcements of funding availability, applications and deadlines, published guidance documents, informational webinars and fact sheets, and other resources. This information should assist states with the process of tracking various funding opportunities and make it easier to take advantage of and communicate about available funding that is appropriate for their state’s needs and communities.

ECOS created the Infrastructure Workgroup in 2022 to improve communication with and among states about the influx of federal infrastructure funding opportunities, to identify barriers to accessing or disseminating funding, provide feedback to U.S. EPA and other federal partners, and share best practices among states.

ECOS launched the Climate and Energy Workgroup in November 2022 to promote integrated, successful, adaptable, and sustainable environmental solutions for reducing carbon pollution, advancing clean energy economies, and increasing the resiliency and vibrancy of communities and ecosystems.

General Information on Funding

This section includes links and important, high-level information about various available funding from BIL, ARPA, and the IRA.

U.S. EPA Funding Announcements from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act

This overview of current and upcoming funding opportunities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act is maintained and updated regularly by the U.S. EPA.

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Funding Trackers 

This webpage provides links to seven funding tracker sites with details on available funding, application deadlines, and other key information that potential climate pollution reduction grant applicants may find useful.

The White House’s Build.Gov Website

Information on how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s funding is being used across the country.

Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Information on the funding available under the law, as well as an explanatory document that shows, in as much detail as currently available, program-by-program information.

Upcoming Milestones & Funding Deadlines

• Available Now: U.S. EPA BIL Emerging Contaminants Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant (EC-SDC) program allotments and implementation document to guide development and submission of grant workplans to regional offices with states encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible
• September 30, 2023: Application deadline for this funding opportunity. EPA and the Department of Energy (DOE) announced the availability of $350M in formula grants to states under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
• October 12, 2023: Extended deadline to submit applications for U.S. EPA’s notice of funding opportunity for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s Solar for All grant competition under the Inflation Reduction Act – More information here
• October 12, 2023: U.S. EPA deadline for two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) for $20 Billion in Grant Competitions to Advance Clean Technology Projects in Communities, including a $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund and $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator
• February 1, 2024: Optional Notice of Intent to Apply to Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) due to CPRG@epa.gov
• Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG)
  • General competition:
    • February 1, 2024: Optional Notice of Intent to Apply due to CPRG@epa.gov
    • April 1, 2024: Complete applications must be submitted through Grants.gov to be considered for funding
  • Tribes and territories only competition:
    • March 1, 2024: Optional Notice of Intent to Apply due to CPRG@epa.gov 
    • May 1, 2024: Complete applications must be submitted through Grants.gov to be considered for funding