Carbon Reduction Program
Forecasted
The Carbon Reduction Program by KDOT funds projects that cut transportation carbon emissions in Kansas through alternative fuels, public transit, and sustainable infrastructure.
Funder: Kansas Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Multi-million dollar annual program; individual awards vary by project scope and suballocation.
Summary: Supports Kansas projects that reduce transportation-related carbon emissions through strategies such as alternative fuel vehicles, public transit, and non-motorized infrastructure.
Description
The Kansas Carbon Reduction Program, administered by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), funds projects that aim to reduce transportation-related carbon emissions across the state. The program is part of a federal initiative under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), focusing on the development and execution of the Transportation Emissions Reduction Strategy (TERS). Eligible projects may include the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles, expansion of public transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, traffic monitoring and management, and initiatives to reduce the environmental impacts of freight movement. The program emphasizes safety, equity, innovation, and sustainability, and encourages partnerships with local governments, public agencies, and other stakeholders.
