The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded the City of Fort Smith $14.5 million as part of a groundbreaking Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) totaling $100,000,000 to the Tri-Region Arkansas CPRG Coalition. This prestigious grant, awarded under the "Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State" proposal, will drive a wide array of transformative projects throughout Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and the Arkansas River Valley.

The grant represents a historic investment in the Natural State, with funds allocated to projects aimed at reducing emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and improving access to sustainable transportation. The City of Fort Smith, alongside regional partners, is poised to implement a range of innovative projects that align with the grant’s goals of environmental stewardship, community resilience, and the City of Fort Smith Energy & Environment Innovation Plan.

Key Projects