Unlock $453M for Energy Efficiency & Green Growth!
Summary
State and local governments, plus tribes, can apply for grants to fund innovative energy efficiency and conservation programs that permanently transform energy markets. This funding aims to stimulate job creation and long-term sustainability beyond the grant period.
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Full Description
RECOVERY ACT: This funding opportunity announcement(FOA) is seeking innovativestate, local government and Indian tribe programs funded under the RecoveryAct. This FOA will use up to $453.72 million in Recovery Act EnergyEfficiencyand Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds for competitive grants awardedintwo (2) topic areas. Topic 1, the Retrofit Ramp-up Program, provides up to$390.04 million for programs of $5 to $75 million for 8 to 20 awards.Topic 2,The General Innovation Fund, is for competitive grants that are reservedforunits of local government and state-recognized tribes not eligible fordirectformula grants, as per the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007requirements. Topic 2 provides up to $63.68 million (approximately 2percentof $3.2 billion) for projects of $1 to $5 million for 15 to 60 awards.The goal of this competitive FOA is to stimulate activities that movebeyondtraditional public awareness campaigns, program maintenance, demonstrationprojects, and other one-time strategies and projects.
DOE seeks tostimulateactivities and investments which can:- Fundamentally and permanently transform energy markets in a way thatmakeenergy efficiency and renewable energy the options of first choice; and- Sustain themselves beyond the grant monies and the grant period bydesigning a viable strategy for program sustainability into the overallprogramplan.In this FOA, DOE is seeking applications which:- Leverage the participation and support of multiple local jurisdictions,regional planning agencies, and state energy offices;- Prioritize energy efficiency and/or energy conservation as first in theloading order before investments are made in new generation; however, DOEisinterested in applications that integrate cost-effective renewables withefficiency.- Move beyond the planning stage and ready for implementation;- Clearly articulate and demonstrate the ability to achieve measurablestretchgoals and that have the potential to make an impact at the regional ornationallevel; and- Maximize the creation and/or retention of jobs in the UnitedStates.