ARKANSAS TRI-REGION E-BIKE
INCENTIVE PROGRAM

We’re Hiring!

We’re looking to hire a Program Manager to run the new, Tri-Region E-Bike Incentive Program. This three-year, grant-funded position will develop and execute the program, overseeing daily operations, including application processing, participant support, vendor coordination, marketing, budgeting, and more. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 3–5 years of experience in program management, grant administration, or a related field. Experience in cycling, e-mobility, or sustainable transportation is a plus.

For more information or to apply:

Trailblazers is requesting Letters of Interest from qualified contractors capable of developing and managing the digital infrastructure required as part of an e-bike voucher/rebate program.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) is a significant federal grant awarded by the EPA to support projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability. The $99,999,999 grant awarded to the Tri-Regional Arkansas CPRG Coalition will fund various initiatives across Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and the River Valley, representing half of the state’s population. Projects funded by this grant will include emission reduction efforts, energy efficiency improvements, and environmental conservation.

  • The Tri-Region E-Bike Incentive Program is a $7 million initiative spearheaded by Trailblazers as part of the CPRG grant. It aims to promote the use of electric bicycles in Central Arkansas, Fort Smith, and Northwest Arkansas by providing e-bike rebates to residents. This program is designed to make e-bikes more accessible and affordable, thereby replacing car trips and reducing emissions. Rebates will be in the form of point-of-sale vouchers, allowing participants to purchase eligible e-bikes at a discounted price.

  • Trailblazers is currently in the early stages of developing the E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program. Detailed information on the program, including eligibility criteria and application procedures, will be made available soon. We encourage you to follow Trailblazers for updates as the program progresses.

  • To stay informed about the latest updates on the Tri-Region E-Bike  Incentive Program, please follow Trailblazers on our website and social media channels.

  • In addition to the Tri-Region E-Bike Incentive Program, the CPRG grant will fund several other projects aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing environmental sustainability. These include initiatives to sequester carbon through forest and prairie restoration projects, and reduce carbon emissions through energy efficiency projects such as electric conversion of public fleets, installing EV chargers, LED conversion of streetlights, solar array construction, and installation of a geothermal facility at the Little Rock National Airport.

  • The CPRG grant is managed byMetroplan. Metroplan collaborated with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) and the City of Fort Smith to secure the grant and will oversee its implementation.

Trailblazers To Launch Regional E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program Funded by EPA Grant

August 15, 2024

Bentonville, Ark—The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on July 22, 2024, that the Tri-Regional Arkansas CPRG Coalition has been awarded a $99,999,999 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) for its "Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State" proposal. This significant grant will fund various projects across Central Arkansas, Northwest Arkansas, and Fort Smith, representing half of the state's population.

As part of this historic EPA grant, Trailblazers will spearhead the development and implementation of a $7 million Regional E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program. This initiative aims to reduce emissions by promoting the use of electric bicycles in three key metropolitan areas: Central Arkansas, Fort Smith, and Northwest Arkansas. The program will provide rebates to residents in these regions, making e-bikes more accessible and affordable as a sustainable mode of transportation.

Trailblazers is currently in the early phases of developing this program. Detailed information on eligibility and application procedures will be available soon. We encourage the community members to follow Trailblazers for updates as the Regional E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program progresses.

The CPRG award will fund a variety of projects designed to reduce emissions and enhance environmental sustainability. In addition to the Regional E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program, other initiatives include protecting and restoring natural areas, increasing energy efficiency, and improving access to active transportation and transit. These efforts will help reduce transportation sector emissions, support net-zero technologies for buildings, and ensure equitable access to the environmental benefits funded by the grant.

"The coalition really showed their professionalism and technical expertise developing a collaborative and effective pollution reduction program. Trailblazers is thrilled to participate as a sub-awardee in the program, and we're grateful to Metroplan, NWARPC, and the State of Arkansas for allowing this opportunity to become a reality," David Criswell, Senior Director of Active Transportation

Metroplan, the lead agency on the grant submittal, collaborated with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission and the City of Fort Smith to secure this prestigious award.

Trailblazers' E-Bike Rebate Incentive Program is expected to launch in the coming months, with detailed information on eligibility and application procedures to be provided soon.