Green Grant Cancellations Were 'Based Solely' on States' Political Affiliation, Trump Administration Says in Court The Green Grant program, established under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to support states in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources, has been a focal point of controversy since its abrupt cancellation by the Trump administration.
The program provided financial assistance for low carbon infrastructure projects, but the decision to cancel it was allegedly based solely on states' political affiliation.
In a court filing, the Trump administration defended its actions, claiming that the program had failed to yield significant results in reducing emissions and that Democratic led states were less likely to have implemented effective programs under the grant scheme.