EPA Grants $160 Million to Boost Clean Manufacturing of Construction Materials

Funding aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable practices in the construction industry.

38 recipients across the U.S. will receive grants to develop low-carbon construction materials.
The initiative supports the Federal Buy Clean Initiative to catalyze demand for sustainable products.
Projects include developing environmental product declarations and enhancing transparency in material production.
Grants are part of the Biden Administration's Inflation Reduction Act, the largest climate investment in history.
Technical assistance will be provided to help businesses measure and reduce embodied carbon in materials.