The CPR Campaign is a joint effort of the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Zero Waste USA, and the National Recycling Coalition to uplift waste reduction and materials conservation projects under the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction (CPR) Grants Program. On this page, we offer guidance for advocates, government officials, and community organizations on taking action to get Zero Waste solutions funded.
Our Resources
- CPR Coalition’s Vision Statement Connecting Waste to the Climate
- ILSR’s Community Composting and Priority Climate Action Plans Guide
- Model composting measures and template language to incorporate community composting and equity priorities into PCAPs
- This guide was updated February 2024 to include additional model climate action plans.
- ILSR’s Advocacy Resource on Priority Climate Action Plans (PCAPs)
- CPRG program information and guidance for the inclusion of local composting in PCAPs, including model PCAPs for composting, example language, and EPA resources
- Webinar Recording: Funding Zero Waste Projects Under EPA’s CPRG Program
- This webinar highlighted strategies for funding Zero Waste projects under EPA’s CPRG program.
- Webinar Recording: California Climate Pollution Reduction
- This webinar covered strategies in California for accessing funding under the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program, qualifying for funding, and getting involved in local climate action plans. Although focused on CA, the King County, and Blauvelt, presentations are applicable nationally. It was hosted by California Resource Recovery Association, Californians Against Waste, California Product Stewardship Council and Zero Waste USA on January 31, 2024.
- Access to webinar chat
- Zero Waste USA CPRG Summary & Resources for Action
- General information and resources to advocate for Zero Waste projects in local PCAPs
- Includes state and local CPRG websites and contact information
- This resource has example language and project ideas to include in PCAPs and implementation grant applications
- Resource for Reuse Programs and CPRG
- Information on reuse and climate change, including supportive data and research, co-benefits of reuse, and a sample budget for reuse programs
- Community Composters and Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Guidance
- Guidance for Community Composters on becoming eligible and applying for project funding through CPR Grants.
- ILSR’s Advocacy Resource to Submit Public Comments
- Step-by-step guidance and draft language to submit comments to states and localities
- Zero Waste USA Survey on PCAP Advocacy
- Tell us what you are doing to ensure Zero Waste projects are included in local PCAPs and how can we support you
Additional Information & Resources
- FAQs and Answer from EPA (updated March 22, 2024)
- This most recent version of FAQ’s includes information on CPRG’s application process and timeline; eligible applicants; eligible measures; contracts, sub-awards, and participant support costs; competition structure; and evaluation and awards
- Application Submission Checklist
- See Appndix D (page 69) in EPA’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- NRDC’s CPRG Blog post
- Information on the grant application process, recommendations for including food waste reduction in PCAPs and implementation grants, and a list of potential project ideas
- Zero Food Waste Coalition CPRG Toolkit
- Resources for organizations and municipalities submitting comments for the CPRG program
- Includes a sample email, talking points, and a compiled list of state agency contact and public contact information
- Rocky Mountain Institute & Industrious Labs Guide
- Guide for including organic waste and landfill methane strategies into Priority Climate Action Plans
- Environmental Law Institute’s Toolkit for Incorporating Food Waste in Municipal Climate Action Plans
- Reviews model provisions to help incorporate food waste measures into municipal climate action plans
- US Composting Council Resource
- Resources to make composting part of your community’s climate action plan
- CPRG Resources from the EPA
- Webinar: January 16 at 1 p.m. ET – Getting Ready to Apply for the CPRG Implementation Grants – General Competition
- Webinar: January 24 at 4 p.m. ET – Getting Ready to Apply for the CPRG Implementation Grants – Tribes and Territory Competition
- Q&As for General Competition and Tribes and Territory Competition
- Funding Opportunities Guidance by the Environmental Protection Network
- Guidance and information on federal funding opportunities for air pollution, climate change, community change grants, and more
The mission of the CPR Campaign is to uplift waste reduction and materials conservation projects for this historic funding opportunity. A Zero Waste framework embedding waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting strategies rooted in and serving local communities will protect the climate while enhancing social equity, economic opportunities, food systems resilience, and quality of life.
