Inflation Reduction Act Resource Hub

Resources for Ohio Governments

The Inflation Reduction Act, passed on August 16, 2022, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030.

  • The bill covers various climate and energy topics, such as electric vehicles, building decarbonization, clean energy manufacturing and supply chains, agriculture, and greening the electricity system.

  • The bill allocates significant funding through competitive grants, meaning that state and local governments must compete to access the funding.

  • Ohio communities can invest in these priorities and turn big ambitions into tangible progress.

  • Build your team and reach out to all of the potential partners that could help you plan and implement clean energy projects. Some of these stakeholders include your local utility and departments that would implement future projects.

  • What plans have been made by the community? What plans are being created by regional partners? A vision for what your community hopes to achieve will help you determine the proper funding avenues to help you reach your goals.

  • There are multiple avenues to access funding through the Inflation Reduction Act, including grants, cooperative agreements, tax credits, and others. Work with your finance department, other department leaders, and community and economic development to match projects with funding opportunities.

  • As your community identifies funding opportunities, complete the required federal applications to potentially acquire funding. If you need assistance, contact Power a Clean Future Ohio to access the Infrastructure Grant Assistance Program (IGAP).

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a historic landmark that offers opportunities for local governments to reduce carbon emissions. The IRA would reduce federal deficits by $102 billion between 2022 and 2031, according to estimates by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

Cities stand to win big with the IRA, with $27 billion to finance carbon-reduction projects through new and existing green banks and nearly $50 billion in incentives for efficient, clean housing and commercial buildings. Counties can pursue clean energy initiatives and reduce emissions through new competitive grant programs, local resiliency investments, and clean energy tax credits. Environmental stewardship is a primary function of government to create healthy, safe, and vibrant communities for their residents. The IRA will strengthen resiliency and better prepare Ohio officials to address risks in a manner that can minimize the impact on local residents and businesses.

Under the new legislation, The Neighborhood Access and Equity Program includes about $1.9 billion in competitive grants, with priority given to disadvantaged communities for projects that improve connectivity/mobility, reduce urban heat, and improve safety, among other things. The Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants are available to local governments that are partnered with a community nonprofit to fund community-led efforts in pollution monitoring, prevention, and remediation, among other things. Climate Pollution Reduction grants are available for at least one eligible entity in each state for the costs of developing a plan to reduce greenhouse gas air pollution. The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund helps communities to deploy or benefit from clean energy projects and pollution-reducing technologies. These are just a few of the opportunities available, and PCFO will continue to update this resource as more guidance on programs is provided.

PCFO IRA Funding Resource Database

How to Use the Database

To make it easier to find relevant opportunities, the database contains several filters.  The tabs at the top can sort by organization type (e.g. government). You can use the drop-down menus to sort by primary topic and/or sector. You can also sort the results in the table by clicking the heading on the row that interests you most (e.g. federal agency). 

Remember: Carefully read the details in the table and the federal website. Each opportunity has its own set of criteria, procedures, and important information you need to review before applying. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact the PCFO team for help.

Disclaimer: The tax credit information contained within this website is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute expert advice from a professional tax/financial planner or the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).