Federal Opportunities
Technical Assistance for the Adopting of Building Energy Codes
Who is Eligible? States and local governments with authority to adopt building energy codes.
Application Due: 9/13/2024
Smart Manufacturing and Recycling Tactics for States (SMART)
Who is Eligible? State entities required to be prime applicants
When is it due? 9/16/2024
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Who is Eligible? Private sector
When is it due? 9/30/2024
Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program
Who is Eligible? Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, State governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Application Due: 9/30/2024
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Who is Eligible? State, local and Tribal governments
Application Due (for Local Governments) – 10/31/2024
Application Due (for Tribal Governments) – 5/31/2025
Community Change Grants – Funded through the IRA, this EPA program aims to fund climate and environmental justice (EJ) activities that benefit and strengthen disadvantaged communities. The EPA has identified the following goals for these programs:
- Reducing and preventing pollution
- Building resilience to climate change & mitigating current & future climate risks
- Enhancing meaningful involvement in government processes related to environmental and climate justice
- Expanding access to high quality jobs & economic opportunity through workforce development
- Bolstering community strength by ensuring that local residents receive the benefits of investments and have the opportunity to building on them for current & future generations
Who is eligible? A partnership between a CBO and another CBO, a federally-recognized tribe, a local government, or an institution of higher learning.
Applications Due: 11/24/2024
Home Energy Rebates Program (HEEHRA and HOMES) - The
Home Energy Rebates together authorize $8.8 billion in funds for the benefit of U.S. households and home upgrades, to be distributed to households by State Energy Offices and Indian Tribes.
Applications Due: 1/31/2025