Carbon Reduction Program
Forecasted
Carbon Reduction Program supports regional transportation projects and Washington State Department of Transportation work to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from on-road highway sources.
Funder: Washington State Department of Transportation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 86.5% federal participation rate; FFY 2026 MPO allocations total $12,388,688
Summary: Supports Washington transportation projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions from on-road highway sources.
Key Information: MPOs prioritize and select regional projects involving entities eligible to participate in a public project.
Description
The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), administered in Washington by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), funds transportation projects designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from on-road highway sources. Established through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program supports energy-efficient street lighting and traffic control devices, transportation alternatives, and eligible public transportation projects.
WSDOT allocates regional funding to Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), which prioritize and select projects aligned with regional priorities. A separate share supports WSDOT projects anywhere in Washington. The program also requires a statewide Carbon Reduction Strategy, updated at least every four years.
