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Under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), states, local governments, Tribal Nations, and coalitions of these entities became eligible to receive grant funding to implement community-driven solutions to reduce climate pollution.
Following a competitive application process, EPA distributed over $4.3 billion in July 2024 to mobilize 25 projects designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Find out more about EPA’s project selections. DEQ cumulatively received $150 million between two awards: the Priority Methane Reduction Projects (PMRP) grant, and the Atlantic Conservation Coalition (ACC) grant.
Discover more about Virginia's CPRG-funded projects below!
Announcements:
Virginia Energy is reviewing applications to fund coal mine methane capture and/or utilization projects in Virginia. $79.5 million in CPRG funds will be awarded to proposals that reduce methane emissions associated with active and abandoned coal mines.
During the first round of applications for landfill methane (LFM) capture and/or utilization projects, DEQ awarded $6.6 million in CPRG subaward funds to one selected landfill. The Agency will also award up to $2.3 million in remaining CPRG subaward funds to one to two landfills for additional LFM capture and/or utilization projects. The second application round has been extended to be open through Aug. 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. View the second Request for Applications (RFA).
DEQ launched the Food Rescue and Composting Subaward Program in September 2025. This program awarded nearly $8 million in CPRG funding to 12 Virginia universities, supporting a wide variety of food waste prevention, food rescue, and composting programs. Subrecipients began project implementation on June 1, 2026. View more information on food waste program projects.
DEQ is reviewing applications to fund Tribal-led restoration and conservation projects that acquire, conserve, or restore lands to increase carbon sequestration. Eligible projects include the acquisition of natural lands, tree plantings, improved forest management, coastal habitat restoration, and peatland restoration. The Agency will award $1.5 million in CPRG funds to selected subawardees for the implementation of proposed projects. The application remains open until Sept. 30, 2026 at 5 p.m. View the Tribal subaward application.
Priority Methane Reduction Projects (PMRP) Grant
The PMRP grant provides $99,999,999 to form a coalition between DEQ and the Virginia Department of Energy to reduce methane emissions in the Commonwealth. This grant will fund three programs:
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Program #1: Coal mine methane (CMM) capture and/or utilization
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Program #2: Landfill methane capture and/or utilization
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Program #3: Food rescue and composting
Capturing methane from coal mines and landfills will reduce greenhouse gas emissions across multiple sectors, offer economic benefits, provide job opportunities, ensure energy reliability and security, and reduce co-pollutant emissions.
Reducing organic landfill waste through food waste diversion and composting will result directly in decreased greenhouse gas emissions from Virginia’s landfills. This program aims to increase food availability, heighten consumer awareness, and reduce costs for selected organizations through a reduced need for disposal and hauling. Increasing composted materials will also provide the additional benefit of recycling nutrients back into Virginia soils. This program will provide funding to colleges, universities, and state agencies.