America’s Federal Funding Opportunities and Resources for Decarbonization

This tool is primarily intended to streamline state, local, non-profit, and community efforts to increase understanding of eligible funding, tax credits, and other incentives relevant to your project, goals, and community. The tool focuses on decarbonization efforts, including electricity, transportation, buildings, and resilient energy systems. It does not exhaustively capture federal resources for other topics. Use the filters below to sort available funding sources automatically and focus on the funding sources relevant to your project, goals, and community. Then use the compare feature to select up to 4 programs most relevant to review side-by-side.

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New or Existing	Program Name	Purpose	Agency	Sub-Department	Eligibility Requirements	Matching	Funding Available	Max Award	Expected Allocations	Average Award	Deadline	Decarbonization Considerations	Equity Considerations	Helpful Tips	Other Notes	Only for Federal Emergency Declaration?	Webpage
New - IRA	45/45Y: Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit Compare	To provide a tax credit for the production of clean electricity. 45 is applicable for facilities producing electricity before 2025. 45Y is a technology-neutral tax credit for production of clean electricity starting in 2025.	Department of Treasury	Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	Solar, wind, georthermal, and closed loop biomass before 2025 and facilities generating electricity for technologies with zero greenhouse gas emissions after 2025	N/A	2.75 cents/kW, inflation adjusted Bonus of .3 cents/KW for domestic content Bonus of .3 cents/KW for energy communities	N/A	Uncapped for 10 years	N/A	Phase-out starts the later of (a) 2032 or (b) when U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from electricity are 25% of 2022 emissions or lower	Only electricity that has zero greenhouse gas emissions may qualify for 45Y	Credit decreased by 5X for projects that do not meet the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. An additional 0.275 cents/kWh credit is added for projects meeting certain domestic content requirements for steel, iron, and manufactured products. An additional 0.275 cents/kWh credit is added if the facility is located in an energy community. See more on the bonuses here: https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/leveraging-energy-transition-adders/	Tax-exempt entities can leverage these credits through a new mechanism known as "elective" or "direct" pay. To learn more about how these tax credits work for entities with and without tax liability, check out our Funding Guidance here: https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/tax-credits-for-renewable-energy/	Section 13703 offers an additional tax deduction for facilities or property qualifying for this tax credit. These facilities or property will be treated as a 5-year property for purposes of cost recovery; meaning, they will be able to deduct from their taxable income the depreciating value of their business assets, such as equipment, faster than the value actually declines. In practical terms, qualifying facilities or property will be able to take bigger deductions—leaving them with lower taxable income—in the earlier years of a clean energy investment. Solar now qualifies for the first time Entities can only elect the ITC (48) or the PTC (45). For more information on the tax credits and which to select, see this resource from DOE: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/federal-solar-tax-credits-businesses	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/federal-solar-tax-credits-businesses
New - IRA	48(e), 48E(h): Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit Compare	To further incentivize to the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit for small-scale solar and wind facilities on Tribal land and in low-income communities.	Department of Treasury	Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	Eligible facilities are solar and wind facilities with a maximum net output of less than 5 MW, including associated energy storage technology.	N/A	1.8 GW of allocations annually	Bonus of 10% for projects placed in a low-income community or on Tribal land. Bonus of 20% if projects that are part of certain federally-subsidized housing programs or that offer at least 50% of the financial benefits of the electricity produced to low-income households.	360	N/A	June 27, 2024 (the initial 30-day application window)	The program prioritizes the following goals: increasing adoption of and access to renewable energy facilities in underserved and environmental justice communities, encouraging new market participants, and providing substantial benefits to underserved communities and individuals who have been historically marginalized from economic opportunities and overburdened by environmental impacts.	The program includes specific annual carve-outs for Tribal communities as well. Low income communities can be identified using the DOE's CEJST Map: https://www.energy.gov/diversity/justice40-initiative#:~:text=The%20CEJST%20tool%20was%20designed,United%20States%20as%20disadvantaged%20communities.	Direct Pay is eligible for this credit for tax-exempt entities. To learn more about how these tax credits work for entities with and without tax liability, check out our Funding Guidance here: https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/tax-credits-for-renewable-energy/	The allocation is broken up into four categories: 1. 800 MW - Located in a low-income community (10% bonus); 2. 200 MW - Located on Indian Land (10% bonus); 3. 224.8 MW - Low-income residential building project (20% bonus); 4. 900 MW - Low-income economic benefit project (20% bonus). At least 50% of the capacity of each category will be reserved for projects meeting certain ownership and/or geographic selection criteria as outlined in the Program Regulations and Revenue Procedure.	No	https://www.energy.gov/justice/low-income-communities-bonus-credit-program
New - IRA	48/48E: Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit Compare	To invest in facilities that generate clean electricity. Section 48 applies to facilities beginning construction before January 1, 2025. Section 48E applies to facilities beginning construction and placed in service after December 31, 2024.	Department of Treasury	Internal Revenue Service (IRS)	Eligible technologies include fuel cell, solar, geothermal, small wind, energy storage, biogas, microgrid controllers, and combined heat and power properties. After 2025, facilities also need to have a greenhouse gas emissions rate not greater than zero to be eligible. Qualified solar facilities need to include (1) equipment that uses solar energy to generate electricity, to heat or cool (or provide hot water for use in) a structure, or to provide solar process heat, and (2) equipment that uses solar energy to illuminate the inside of a structure using fiber-optic distributed sunlight or electrochromic glass that uses electricity to change its light transmittance properties in order to heat or cool a structure.	N/A	For projects >1MW that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, the base amount of the ITC is worth 30% of the tax basis. If not, it is worth 6% of the tax basis. In addition, there is a 10% bonus for domestic content, a 10% bonus for energy communities, and a 10-20% bonus for low-income solar (under 5 MW AC).	70%	Uncapped for 10 years	N/A	Phase-out starts the later of (a) 2032 or (b) when U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from electricity are 25% of 2022 emissions or lower.	Updates in the IRA provide greater opportunities to utilize this tax credit. Consider under-utilized properties like brownfields for new clean energy projects to take advantage of bonus credits. Additionally, consider pairing energy storage with any of your energy projects to increase community resiliency and the scale of your project.	Pairing this tax credit with bonus adders like the Energy Communities and Low-Income Communities bonuses by siting clean energy projects in applicable locations can reduce the cost of the overall project and provide additional benefits to disadvantaged communities. Learn more about these bonus adders here: https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/leveraging-energy-transition-adders	For projects less than 1 MW, entities do not have to meet the prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements. Direct Pay is eligible for this credit for tax-exempt entities. To learn more about how these tax credits work for entities with and without tax liability, check out our Funding Guidance here: https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-incentives/tax-credits-for-renewable-energy/	Entities can only elect the ITC (48) or the PTC (45). For more information on the tax credits and which to select, see this resource from DOE: https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/federal-solar-tax-credits-businesses. For more information on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, see here: https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/prevailing-wage-and-apprenticeship-requirements	No	https://energycommunities.gov/funding-opportunity/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credit-26-u-s-code-%c2%a4-48e/
New	Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy Compare	To fund research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) projects that advance affordable hydrogen production, transport, storage, and utilization to enable decarbonization and revenue opportunities across multiple sectors.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office	Eligible applicants include Institutions of Higher Education, Non-profits, States, Local Governments, and Tribes. The projects should fall under one of the following topics: (1) Components for Hydrogen Fueling of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles, (2) Standardized Hydrogen Refueling Station of the Future, (3) Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Port Equipment, (4) Enabling Permitting and Safety for Hydrogen Deployment, (5) Equitable Hydrogen Technology Community Engagement.	0-50%, varies by topic	$59,000,000	$10,000,000	17-32	N/A	January 26, 2024 (Concept Paper); March 22, 2024 (Full Application)	Projects must advance technologies that will facilitate the use of clean hydrogen will support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.	The FOA encourages the participation of underserved communities and underrepresented groups.	N/A	Funding is distributed by topic: (1) $10,000,000, (2) $30,000,000, (3) $10,000,000, (4) $6,000,000, (5) $3,000,000.	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-technologies-office-funding-opportunities
New - IIJA	Airport Terminal Program (ATP) Compare	To provide competitive funds for airport terminal development projects that address aging infrastructure in America's airports, including energy efficiency upgrades and on-site rail access.	Department of Transportation (DOT)	Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)	Eligible airports include those operated by authorities, cities, territories and tribes within the national air transportation system. Grants can be used for (1) airport terminal development, including access roads servicing exclusive airport traffic, and walkways that lead directly to or from an airport passenger terminal building; (2) on-airport rail access projects, or (3) airport-owned Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCT), including relocating, reconstructing, repairing or improving the ATCT.	20% cost share required for large and medium hub airports, 5% cost share required for small hub, nonhub, and nonprimary airports	$1,000,000,000	N/A	N/A	N/A	July 31, 2024	FAA seeks projects that improve energy efficiency, including upgrading environmental systems, upgrading plant facilities, and achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or similar accreditation standards. Applicants should demonstrates how the project will reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.	Two of the core review criteria focus on ADA accessibility improvements and benefiting historically disadvantaged communities. See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/	Criteria for FY25 applications include 1) increase capacity and passenger access; 2) replace aging infrastructure; 3) achieve ADA compliance and expand accessibility; 4) improve airport access for historically disadvantaged populations; 5) improve energy efficiency, including upgrading environmental systems, upgrading plant facilities, and achieving LEED accreditation standards; 6) improve airfield safety through terminal relocation; and 7) encourage actual and potential competition. Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that meet as many of the above criteria as possible, but do not need to meet all criteria to be considered.	Large hub airports will receive up to 55% of the total funding; medium hub airports will receive up to 15% of the total funding; and small hub airports will receive up to 20% of the total funding. At least 10% of the total funding will go to non-hub and non-primary airports. Approximately $1 billion will be available per year, for Fiscal Years 2023-2026. See the previous awardees here: https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/bipartisan-infrastructure-law-airport-terminal-program-grants-file	No	https://www.faa.gov/bil/airport-terminals
Existing - Constant	Area Development Program (ADP) Compare	To invest in two general areas: critical infrastructure and business and workforce development. Critical infrastructure investments mainly include water and wastewater systems, energy, transportation, broadband, and other projects anchoring regional economic development. Business and workforce investments primarily focus on entrepreneurship, worker training and education, food systems, leadership, and other human capital development.	Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)	N/A	Applicants must be in an eligible Appalachian county across the 13-state region: https://www.arc.gov/Appalachian-counties-served-by-arc/	20%-70% cost share required, depending on economic status of county	N/A	Varies	Varies	Varies	Rolling	ARC project guidelines emphasize the following goals: 1) economic opportunity, 2) ready workforce, 3) critical infrastructure, 4) natural and cultural assets, and 5) leadership and community capacity. Communities should consider projects aligned with their local and ARC strategic goals that reduce emissions, increase community resiliency, and/or create new opportunities for workforce training in a clean energy economy. ARC guidelines specifically highlight that funding can support elements of the project that improve a project's energy efficiency, but communities should think expansively and work with their state representative to incorporate energy local renewable energy, energy storage, building weatherization and electrification, and increased multi-modal access.	This program helps communities recover from declines in coal and manufacturing sectors and transition to new industries. In addition, a state may also use a portion of its ARC Area Development allocation to fund job-training and skills development, which could support the growth of a clean energy workforce. The ARC may prioritize its funding and match rates based on levels of economic distress: https://www.arc.gov/match-requirements-for-arc-grants/	Consider whether the project will improve, on a continuing rather than a temporary basis, the opportunities for employment, the average level of income, or the economic and social development of the area served by the project. To receive ARC approval, a project must implement the Development Plan of the Appalachian State in which it is located and it must have been identified by the state in its annual Strategy Statement.	For additional information on program priorities and guidelines, visit: https://www.arc.gov/resource/application-guidance-by-project-type/	No	https://www.arc.gov/area-development-program/
Existing - Constant	Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities Compare	To assist energy providers and other eligible entities in lowering energy costs for families and individuals in areas with extremely high per-household energy costs (275% of the national average or higher).	United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Rural Development	Eligible areas must demonstrate annual average household energy cost exceeding 275% of the national average under benchmarks. The program finances the acquisition, construction or improvement of facilities serving eligible communities as well as equipment, materials, activities, land, right of way acquisition, professional expenses, engineering, and permitting for electric generation, transmission, and distribution facilities. This includes a carve-out for eligible tribal communities.	Not required	$10,000,000	$3,000,000	10	$1,000,000	October 31, 2023	Consider renewable facilities such as solar, wind, hydropower or biomass electric power generation water or space heating process heating and power or backup or emergency power generation or energy storage technology, including generation equipment installed on consumer premises water or space heating process heating and power. Also consider efficiency improvements and conservation measures (i.e. weatherization of residences and community facilities) and programs that encourage the use of energy-saving appliances and devices.	This program helps to offset extremely high household energy costs in areas where local conditions cause energy costs to exceed 275% of the national average. This type of assistance increases economic opportunity and the quality of life in rural communities nationwide by maintaining a seamless electric network for all Americans, regardless of where they live.	N/A	N/A	No	https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/high-energy-cost-grants
Existing - Increase	Build to Scale (B2S) Compare	To develop and support regional tech-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high quality job growth, create more economic opportunities, and support the future of the next generation of industry leading companies	Department of Commerce	Economic Development Administration (EDA)	Project eligibility specifications vary by program (Venture Challenge, Capital Challenge, and Industry Challenge).	50% cost share required	$50,000,000	$750,000 for Venture Challenge Build$2,000,000 for Venture Challenge Scale $400,000 for Capital Challenge Form $750,000 for CapitalChallenge Deploy	50	$1,000,000	July 28, 2023	This funding can support the public infrastructure needed to create new or enhance existing programs for clean energy, hydrogen, battery storage, or electric supply chain opportunities. Explore integrating new clean energy and EV supply chain manufacturing hubs/business parks into comprehensive economic development plans as part of your diversification strategy. Where possible, consider whether partnerships with universities, community college, and industry could be leveraged to launch an economic diversification and workforce development strategy to promote and enhance the growth of emerging clean energy industries and retain local talent.	This is an opportunity to enhance supply chains, attract new energy and transportation sectors, and provide job training for out of work energy and industry professionals or those looking to transition to clean energy, electrification, and EV supply chain related industries.	Unlike many EDA programs, this program does not require eligibility through regional distress criteria. Applicants should still emphasize, if possible, how such funding can be a transformative investment for their community to further technology-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high-quality job growth, create more economic opportunities, and support the future of the next generation of industry-leading companies. Public-private partnerships to accelerate entrepreneurship and company growth are also encouraged to apply.	View past Build to Scale awardees here: https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/build-to-scale/past-grantees	No	https://eda.gov/oie/buildtoscale/
Existing - IIJA Increase	Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Compare	To invest in and undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks communities face from disasters and natural hazards.	Department of Homeland Security (DHS)	Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	Local governments/municipalities are eligible to apply as sub-applicants to states. Homeowners, business operators, and non-profit organizations cannot apply directly to FEMA but can be included in a sub-application submitted by an eligible sub-applicant. Note: Applicants must have a FEMA-approved State, Local, or Tribal Hazard Mitigation Plan by the application deadline and at the time of obligation of grant funds.	25% cost share required, unless applicant is economically disadvantaged rural community or in community disaster resilience zones	$1,000,000,000	$50,000,000	N/A	N/A	February 29, 2024	BRIC is designed to advance broad, impactful, flexible, and innovative resiliency solutions that enhance the energy system and access to energy during disasters. For FY 2023, the priorities for the program are to incentivize natural hazard risk reduction activities that mitigate risk to public infrastructure and disadvantaged communities; incorporate nature-based solutions including those designed to reduce carbon emissions; enhance climate resilience and adaptation; and increase funding to applicants that facilitate the adoption and enforcement of the latest published editions of building codes. BRIC encourages hazard mitigation projects that meet multiple program priorities.	BRIC has a priority focus of benefiting disadvantaged communities, defined as those facing conditions including, but not limited to, low income, high and/or persistent poverty, high unemployment/underemployment, racial and ethnic segregation, high housing cost burdens, distressed neighborhoods, disproportionate impacts from climate change, high energy cost burden and low energy access, jobs lost from the energy transition, and limited access to healthcare. Flexible backup power solutions (i.e. local community resiliency hubs) can be deployed to support remote, marginalized residents with limited access to more centralized facilities.	State deadlines will vary for sub-applicants to be considered, typically 1-3 months prior to the FEMA deadline. Contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO) to learn about potential state deadline to plan accordingly: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/state-contacts	In addition to project selections, the BRIC Program offers non-financial Direct Technical Assistance (DTA). Read more here: https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities/direct-technical-assistance. Awardees are eligible to recieve FEMA-subsidized, low-carbon construction materials. Read more at https://www.fema.gov/grants/policy-guidance/low-carbon-goals. See FY23 awardees here: BRIC selections - https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities/after-apply/fy-23-status; BRIC DTA selections - https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities/direct-technical-assistance/communities	No	https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities
Existing - Constant	Catalyst Program Compare	To fund economic development and infrastructure projects throughout designated counties in its 4-state service area of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Revolving loan funds may be used to fund workforce development and job training.	Northern Border Regional Commission	N/A	Applicants must be in an eligible county across the 4-state region: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.	At least 20% cost share required, depending on project location	$50,000,000	$3,000,000 (infrastructure projects); $500,000 (all other projects)	N/A	N/A	Round 1: March 15, 2024 (Pre-Application) May 3, 2024 (Application, by Invitation) Round 2: September 6, 2024 (Pre-Application) October 18, 2024 (Application, by Invitation)	The program specifically highlights basic infrastructure construction and repair (efficiency retrofits, weatherization, sustainable building design, etc.), renewable energy infrastructure, and transportation infrastructure, including roads, bus stations, terminals, and refueling/charging stations. For workforce development projects, consider integrating new clean energy and EV supply chain manufacturing into regional economic development strategies. Where possible, consider whether partnerships with universities or community colleges could be leveraged to launch an economic diversification and workforce development strategy to promote and enhance the growth of emerging industries and retain local talent. The NBRC's investment priorities specifically include projects that adapt to changing climate conditions and extreme weather events.	The NBRC's priorities include projects that provide benefits to or demonstrate meaningful engagement with communities who have been under-represented in past NBRC investments. Underinvested communities include rural communities (population less than 5,000), communities of color, and tribal communities.	The Catalyst Program will prioritize funding for projects that demonstrate both readiness and projected direct impacts on the region’s economy and communities. All projects must be consistent with the economic development goals of the region and advance a combination of NBRC and member state strategic investment principles. The Catalyst Program will run two funding rounds with$30 million available in Round 1 and $20 million available in Round 2 in 2024.	NBRC investment funds originate from the Federal Government but are approved by the Federal Government’s NBRC representative (Federal Co-Chair) and the Governors of the four states. The NBRC partnership is aided by recognized Local Development Districts (LDD) that assist with technical assistance, provide information on complimentary funding opportunities for projects, and ensure consistency with administration of projects that are funded.	No	https://www.nbrc.gov/content/Catalyst
New - IIJA	Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land Compare	To demonstrate the technical and economic viability of clean energy projects on current and former mines.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED)	At least 2 projects must be solar. Other projects can be solar, microgrid, geothermal, direct air capture, fossil fuel generated electricity with carbon capture/utilization/sequestration, energy storage (including pumped storage hydropower and compressed air storage), and advanced nuclear technology.	50% cost share required	$450,000,000	$150,000,000	5	$90,000,000	August 31, 2023	Net impact on greenhouse gas emissions is one prioritization criteria used by the DOE. This is a demonstration project seeking projects that can be deployed and scaled quickly to other mine lands while having large net impacts on reducing greenhouse gas emissions are strong candidates for this demonstration program.	Job creation in economically distressed areas or in energy transition communities is one prioritization criteria. Community and worker consultation should be incorporated into any project planning, design, and implementation.	"Reasonable expectation of commercial viability", as determined by the Secretary, is one of the project eligibility criteria. Prioritization criteria include: job creation, particularly in economically distressed areas and dislocated workers previously employed in manufacturing, coal power plants, or coal mining; net impact in avoiding or reducing greenhouse gas emissions; lowest levelized cost of generated or stored energy; greatest potential for technological innovation and deployment; and shortest project time from permitting to completion.	MINE LAND.—The term ‘‘mine land’’ means— (A) land subject to titles IV and V of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1231 et seq.; 30 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.); and (B) land that has been claimed or patented subject to sections 2319 through 2344 of the Revised Statutes (commonly known as the ‘‘Mining Law of 1872’’) (30 U.S.C. 22 et seq.) See award selections here: https://www.energy.gov/oced/clean-energy-demonstration-program-current-and-former-mine-land-selections-award-negotiations	No	https://www.energy.gov/oced/CEML#:~:text=Clean%20Energy%20Demonstration%20Program%20on%20Current%20and%20Former%20Mine%20Land,-Office%20of%20Clean&text=The%20Clean%20Energy%20Demonstration%20Program,abandoned%20or%20inactive)%20mine%20land.
New - IRA	Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) - Implementation Compare	To implement GHG reduction programs, policies, projects, and measures identified in a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) developed under a CPRG planning grant.	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)	Only entities that directly received a CPRG planning grant are eligible to apply for an implementation grant.	Not required	$4,300,000,000 for general competition; $300,000,000 for Tribes and territories	$500,000,000 for general competition; $25,000,000 for Tribes and territories	115 for general competition; 100 for Tribes and territories	$37,400,000 for general competition; $3,000,000 for Tribes and territories	April 1, 2024 (general); May 1, 2024 (Tribes and territories)	This program is designed to implement ambitious measures that will achieve significant cumulative GHG reductions by 2030 and beyond, achieve substantial community benefits, and pursue innovative policies and programs that are replicable and can be “scaled up” across multiple jurisdictions. The NOFO specifically encourages applicants to consider projects that stimulate transformation toward a decarbonized economy and demonstrate approaches that are replicable to unlock opportunities for even greater emissions reductions.	Consider prioritizing projects that are located in economically and environmentally distressed communities and maximize the long-term benefits for residents of the region. Local governments are encouraged to integrate community benefits into project scopes and milestones. The NOFO specifically calls out the goal to pursue measures that will achieve substantial community benefits (such as reduction of criteria air pollutants (CAPs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)), particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities as well as projects that incorporate high labor standards, emphasize job quality, and support equitable workforce development.	EPA will not award multiple grants to implement the same measure in the same location; therefore, communication and coordination between entities that may be considering applying to fund similar measures should occur prior to applications being submitted. See selected applications here: https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/cprg-implementation-grants-general-competition-selections	Because the State of Florida, State of Iowa, Commonwealth of Kentucky, and State of South Dakota declined to participate in the planning grant phase of this program, no state agencies, departments, or other executive branch-level offices in those 4 states can be eligible applicants for the CPRG implementation grant phase. Similarly, no local government office or air pollution control agency within those 4 states is eligible to apply under this NOFO, except for those municipalities and air agencies covered by PCAPs developed for the following MSAs: 1. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL Metro Area 2. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metro Area 3. Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, FL Metro Area 4. Jacksonville, FL Metro Area 5. North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL Metro Area 6. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area 7. Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area 8. Iowa City, IA Metro Area 9. Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN Metro Area 10. Lexington-Fayette, KY Metro Area 11. Bowling Green, KY Metro Area 12. Rapid City, SD Metro Area	No	https://www.epa.gov/inflation-reduction-act/cprg-implementation-grants
Existing - Increase	Community Development Block Grants - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Compare	To help cities, counties, and states recover from Presidentially-declared disasters. The grants focus on low-income areas, subject to availability of supplemental appropriations.	Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)	Community Planning and Development	Funds are awarded to state and local governments that become grantees. Those who receive grant money include state agencies, non-profit organizations, economic development agencies, citizens, and businesses. Eligible use of funds can be found here: https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/CDBG-DR-Policy-Guide.pdf	Not required	Depends on Stafford Act funding	Varies by city and state	Varies by city and state	Varies by city and state	As released by Congress enacting the Stafford Act after Federally Declared Disaster.	States and local governments have encountered tragic circumstances and the road to recovery is long. Given those circumstances, this adaptive funding resource arrives after the wave of initial FEMA and inter-agency "response" support and provides a longer-term, strategic set of funds for spurring physical investments that prioritize the safety and economic well-being of those most vulnerable in a community. Eligible activities for CDBG-DR can be used for both resilience, recovery and decarbonization of the building, transportation, and power service sectors through infrastructure investments. For example, deploying renewable energy and incorporating energy storage into community facilities and public institutions are suitable measures to maintain reliability. Also, consider establishing local loan loss reserves (possibly in partnership with a local Community Development Financial Institution) to support financing programs for solar energy that are accessible to members of marginalized communities	Developing the required Action Plan is a critical step in unlocking CDBG-DR funds for a local government or other qualified recipient (county/state), both procedural and distributional equity emphasis can be and should be employed as stakeholder input is gathered and integrated into the development of the plan and the future use of the CDBG-DR funds within a community. As set forth in HUD guidance, this process encourages local governments and other eligible entities to be proactive and inclusive in implementation. Per HUD's CDBG-DR Guidance, citizen participation is both encouraged and required throughout the CDBG-DR grant process. Each grantee’s Action Plan must include a Citizen Participation Plan which describes how the public will be informed and engaged throughout the grant’s lifecycle. For additional information on planning with equity in mind, check out HUD CDBG-DR's guidance: https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-dr/resources/#equity-in-disaster-planning-and-recovery	For additional guidance, see HUD's policy guidance and fact sheet for CDBG-DR: https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/CDBG-DR-Policy-Guide.pdf https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/CDBG-DR-Fact-Sheet.pdf	To determine eligibility for federal disaster declaration funding, please check FEMA's website at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster-declarations.	No	https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cdbg-dr/
Existing - Increase	Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Compare	To develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.	Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)	Community Planning and Development	CDBG funds may be used for activities that include, but are not limited to: acquisition of real property, relocation and demolition, rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures, construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes, public services, within certain limits, activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources, provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities.	Not required	$3,330,000,000	Varies by city and state	Allocation by formula	Varies by city and state	Annual Action Plans are typically due in May for next federal fiscal year	CDBG funds remain one of the most versatile and well-known funding streams utilized by state and local governments. The ability to acquire, develop, rehabilitate, relocate real property assets in conjunction with eligibility to use funds for energy and renewable energy creates a vital, recurring and dependable source of public funds for physical assets. Local and state program administrators have significant opportunity to influence and guide funding towards: new construction of public facilities that with net-zero energy performance and resilience systems; development and implementation of energy efficiency programs for municipal buildings and more broadly to commercial and residential sectors; investment in clean energy projects serving municipal operations and essential community services; and workforce development and job training programs surrounding community solar and other renewable energy resources	A grantee must develop and follow a detailed plan which provides for, and encourages, citizen participation and which emphasizes participation by persons of low- or moderate-income, particularly residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, slum or blighted areas, and areas in which the grantee proposes to use CDBG funds.	Each activity must meet one of the following national objectives for the program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or address community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available.	See here for FY23 allocations: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/budget/fy23 HUD has published a Proposed Rule which would enable much needed revisions and updates to the requirements governing the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Indian CDBG (ICDBG) programs. See here for more details: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/01/10/2024-00039/submission-for-community-development-block-grant-program-consolidated-plans-and-indian-community	No	https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/cdbg#:~:text=The%20Community%20Development%20Block%20Grant,%2D%20and%20moderate%2Dincome%20persons.
Existing - Decrease	Community Project Funding (CPF) Compare	To support a broad array of projects for infrastructure and community development to meet local and regional needs.	United States Congress	U.S. House of Representatives	Members of Congress may submit 15 qualified local projects to be considered by the Appropriations Committee. Among other requirements, Members must identify the "federal nexus" authorizing each project and demonstrate each project's merit and community support. For-profit entities and commemorative projects are ineligible for CPF. Each project must be for the current fiscal year only and cannot include multiyear funding.	Varies	No more than 0.5% of discretionary spending	N/A	N/A	N/A	Varies by committee, but typically in late March each year. Requests are typically sought months sooner by Congressional offices.	While not explicitly oriented toward clean energy and climate action, CPF is a general source of funding that may be used to advance such projects. Accordingly, you have ample leeway to use CPF to meet your city’s needs. Projects funded in recent years include floating solar, heat pump campaigns, solar workforce training, and community cooling. To learn more about these examples, check out: https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-funding/community-project-funding-for-local-climate-action/	This flexible program can help transform communities and create broad economic opportunity. Consult disadvantaged and vulnerable community groups to ensure your funding is allocated most equitably.	While planning projects are eligible for funding, CPF prioritizes projects that are "shovel-ready" and "shovel-worthy." Coordinate early with congressional representatives to ensure that projects are aligned with their priorities, as well as community needs. Given the current political leadership in the House of Representatives, applicants may benefit by framing their projects as tangible, community-supported, and rational from a cost-benefit perspective. For additional insights into this process, check out: https://rmi.org/need-help-advancing-local-climate-action/	CPF is similar to ""earmarks,"" which were discontinued in 2009. This program is subject to congressional direction, rules, requirements, and process may evolve each year. For example, the Republican majority substantially redesigned the program for FY24. Note: Some representatives have abstained from participating in this request process. Check with your representative to confirm their participation and process. Funded projects can be found here: https://www.gao.gov/tracking-funds	No	https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/cpf/
New	Community-Led Tidal and Current Energy Planning and Development Compare	To support at least one tidal or current energy planning and execution project in the United States, preferably led by a community-based organization or local/municipal government entity.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	This FOA will encourage potential applicants to form partnerships with utilities, academia; state, regional, and Tribal governments; community‐based organizations; and technology developers.	20% cost share required	$62,000,000	$15,000,000	1	N/A	July 2023	One key goal of Topic Area 2 is to "optimize the partnership and engagement model for community‐driven tidal or current energy installation projects, which encompasses Tribal governments and multiple stakeholders including community representatives, project developers, technology developers, utility representatives, state, or local, government, and permitting bodies, among others." DOE expects the selected project to act as a template for future projects.	Tidal and current energy site development with strong community engagement will be central to this FOA. Teaming arrangements are strongly encouraged. Consider workforce development and equitable siting practices as you develop an application.	N/A	This funding listing is related to "Topic Area 2" in the program FOA. The purpose of Topic Area 1 is to support a tidal or current site development project led by a project/site developer in the U.S., rather than a community-based organization or governmental entity.		https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/articles/proposed-funding-opportunity-expanded-10-million-support-community-led-tidal
Existing - Constant	Congressionally Directed Spending Compare	To support a broad array of projects for infrastructure and community development to meet local and regional needs.	United States Congress	U.S. Senate	Members of Congress may submit 15 qualified local projects to be considered by the Appropriations Committee. Among other requirements, Members must demonstrate each project's community support. For-profit entities and commemorative projects are ineligible for CPF. Each project must be for the current fiscal year only and cannot include multiyear funding.	Varies	No more than 1% of discretionary spending	N/A	N/A	N/A	Varies by committee, but typically in April each year. Requests may be sought sooner by Congressional offices.	While not explicitly oriented toward clean energy and climate action, CPF is a general source of funding that may be used to advance such projects. Accordingly, you have ample leeway to use CPF to meet your city’s needs. Projects funded in recent years include floating solar, heat pump campaigns, solar workforce training, and community cooling. To learn more about these examples, check out: https://cityrenewables.org/funding-guidance/understanding-available-funding/community-project-funding-for-local-climate-action/	This flexible program can help transform communities and create broad economic opportunity. Consult disadvantaged and vulnerable community groups to ensure your funding is allocated most equitably.	While planning projects are eligible for funding, CPF prioritizes projects that are "shovel-ready" and "shovel-worthy." Coordinate early with congressional representatives to ensure that projects are aligned with their priorities, as well as community needs. For additional insights into this process, check out: https://rmi.org/need-help-advancing-local-climate-action/	CPF is similar to "earmarks," which were discontinued in 2009. This program is subject to congressional direction, rules, requirements, and process may evolve each year. For example, the Republican majority substantially redesigned the program for FY24. Note: Some representatives have abstained from participating in this request process. Check with your representative to confirm their participation and process. Funded projects can be found here: https://appropriations.house.gov/fiscal-year-2024-member-request-guidance	No	https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/fy-2024-appropriations-requests-and-congressionally-directed-spending
New	Coordination of Energy Retrofitting Assistance for Schools (Energy Act) Compare	To review federal opportunities and programs for schools and provide streamlined communication and technical assistance for states, local education agencies, local governments and non-profits on developing and financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy retrofits. Will include development of a single resource website.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligible entities include tribal schools and universities, a postsecondary vocational institution, higher education schools, and schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education.	Not required	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	No new funding opportunities will be available for schools immediately. However, increased federal support for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofit projects at schools is a long-term goal of the coordination effort. Decarbonization strategies at this time may include project planning for future funding opportunities and technical assistance for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofit projects at schools.	Consider prioritizing schools and educational institutions that serve disadvantaged students, as appropriate. This may include criteria based on local indoor and outdoor air quality, percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch, schools in areas with high rates of childhood asthma and other health metrics, and other criteria as appropriate.	Long-term goals include more effective use of federal opportunities, partnerships with state and local entities to support the initiation of projects, and technical assistance for States, local educational agencies, and schools to help develop and finance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects.	This effort is intended to increase the accessibility of existing federal programs for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy retrofitting projects for schools. It will not result in new funding opportunities for schools immediately, but aims to increase coordination, education, and outreach from existing federal programs for schools from the USDA, DOE, Treasury, the IRS, the EPA, and other appropriate federal entities.	No	https://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/32B4E9F4-F13A-44F6-A0CA-E10B3392D47A
New	Decarbonization of Water Resource Recovery Facilities Compare	To fund research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities to decarbonize the entire life cycle of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs). Two topic areas are the decarbonization of WRRF unit processes and reducing overall greenhouse GHG emissions from WRRFs.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligible applicants include WRRF partners (municipal utilities, tribal councils, regional sanitary authorities, or other governmental entities with direct responsibility for organic waste treatment and management), for-profit entities, non-profit entities, and state, local, and tribal government entities. Eligible funding subrecipients include National Laboratories, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), institutions of higher education, and federal agencies and instrumentalities (other than DOE).	20-50% cost share required, depending on subtopic	$23,000,000	Up to $2,500,000 for projects decarbonizing WRRF unit processes; up to $4,000,000 for projects reducing overall GAG emissions from WRRFs	4-5 awards for projects decarbonizing WRRF unit processes; 3 awards for projects reducing overall GAG emissions from WRRFs	$3,000,000	January 27, 2023 (Concept Paper); April 3, 2023 (Full Application)	This program focuses on the decarbonization of the water treatment sector and requires GHG reductions of 50% minimum assessed at the unit process level, or 25% minimum assessed at the overall plant level. Local governments can leverage this fund to replace the aging aerations with more energy-efficient models or upgrade the traditional sludge handling methods with novel processes.	A Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan is required for each application. Consider prioritizing water treatment facilities located in underserved communities to bring the benefits of decarbonization to local residents. Consider partnering with students, researchers, and staff in Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to provide employment and/or educational opportunities for underrepresented students or groups. MSIs include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Institutions, etc.	N/A	The awards will be issued as cooperative agreements with a period of performance of three to five years.		https://www.energy.gov/eere/amo/water-resource-recovery-facilities-funding-opportunity
New	Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations Compare	To support demonstrations that de-risk technologies needed to manage variable generation; control flexible loads; and integrate energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and other facilities into the U.S. transmission and distribution grids.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED)	OCED anticipates funding commercial-scale projects that demonstrate approaches that integrate grid-edge renewable and distributed energy systems with broader energy networks. These projects will seek to demonstrate reliable operations and system-wide value in the context of distribution grids with high levels of variable renewable generation and flexible load assets.	50% cost share required	$50,000,000	$25,000,000	4	$12,500,000	December 13, 2023 (Concept Paper); April 15, 2024 (Full Application)	This program seeks to tackle the challenges of demonstrating reliable system operations within larger systems using more diverse flexible energy assets at a higher proportion of peak load than has been widely demonstrated in the past. From the NOI: Flexible aggregated systems in multiple configurations, including Virtual Power Plants (VPP) could provide value to the grid operator in terms of energy, capacity, and reliability services, and value to the asset owners through avoided integration costs and/or lower energy costs.	To support the goals of building a clean and equitable energy economy, DOE anticipates supporting projects that define a robust Community Benefits Plan, including: • Supporting meaningful community and labor engagement; • Investing in America’s workforce and support good jobs; • Advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and, • Contributing to the President’s goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities (the Justice40 Initiative).	N/A	N/A	No	https://energycommunities.gov/funding-opportunity/distributed-energy-systems-demonstrations/
Existing - Increase	Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program (LGP) Compare	To finance the construction of electric distribution, transmission, and generation facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, as well as demand-side management, energy conservation programs, and on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems.	United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Rural Development	Check with a General Field Representative (GFR) to determine whether the proposed service area qualifies as rural. Funds may be used to finance: - Maintenance, Upgrades, Expansion, Replacement of distribution, sub transmission and headquarters (service, warehouse) facilities - Energy efficiency - Renewable energy systems	Not required	Loan Guarantees up to 100%	None	25	$45,700,000	Rolling	Consider utilizing this loan guarantee program for financing rural on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems, smart meters for demand-side management, and building electrical upgrades for electrification.	See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/	N/A	N/A	No	https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/electric-infrastructure-loan-loan-guarantee-program
New	Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas Compare	To help deploy community-driven clean energy solutions in rural and remote areas across the country.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED)	Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, for-profit and non-profit organizations, state, local governments, and Tribal Nations, incorporated and unincorporated consortia.	Not required	$50,000,000	$5,000,000	10-100	$909,091	July 13, 2023 (Pre-Application); October 12, 2023 (Full Application)	This program will fund projects that advance one or more of the following resilient clean energy objectives: Improving overall cost-effectiveness of energy generation, transmission, or distribution systems; Siting or upgrading transmission and distribution lines; Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from energy generation in rural or remote areas; Providing or modernizing electric generation facilities; Developing microgrids; and, Increasing energy efficiency.	Rural communities are often left behind in energy transition conversations. Particularly with projects that require siting within a community, it is important to engage relevant groups early and provide residents with appropriate opportunities to weigh in on project decisions that impact their communities. See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/	If awarded, this grant could be prepared with recent IRA tax incentives to further reduce the cost of a clean energy installation. Additionally, the inclusion of energy efficiency in the eligible projects means that applicants could take advantage of the benefits of energy efficiency upgrades to reduce carbon emissions, even where clean energy projects and transmission upgrades are less politically feasible.	$200,000,000 appropriated annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 (to remain available until expended) See past awardees here: https://www.energy.gov/oced/energy-improvements-rural-or-remote-areas-selections-award-negotiations	No	https://www.energy.gov/oced/grant-funding-notice-energy-improvements-rural-or-remote-areas#:~:text=Community-driven%20clean%20energy%20projects%20of%20at%20least%20%24500%2C000,energy%20generation%20in%20a%20rural%20or%20remote%20community.
New - IRA	Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program Compare	To provide loans to retool, repurpose, or replace electric or fossil fuel energy infrastructure that has ceased operations, or to enable operating infrastructure to avoid, reduce, utilize or sequester air pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Loan Programs Office (LPO)	Projects must: Retool, repower, repurpose, or replace legacy energy infrastructure; OR enable operating energy infrastructure to avoid, reduce, utilize or sequester air pollutants or GHGs Eligible energy infrastructure is a facility, and associated equipment, used for: the generation or transmission of electricity; OR the production, processing, and delivery of fossil fuels, fuels derived from petroleum, or petrochemical feedstocks.	Not required	$5,000,000,000 in credit subisdy and up to $250,000,000 in loan authority through FY2026	N/A	N/A	Minimum project loans are expected to be at least $100,000,000	Rolling - Request a pre-application consultation if you are interested: https://www.energy.gov/lpo/request-pre-application-consultation	The EIR reinvests in energy communities while reducing carbon emissions. The EIR will support the low-carbon transition of a broad range of projects — any type of energy infrastructure related to electricity generation and transmission, as well as all fossil fuels and petrochemicals. The program has the potential to help decarbonize not just the electricity sector, but the entirety of fossil infrastructure in this country, both through replacing polluting sources with cleaner alternatives, and through reducing pollution in harder-to-abate sectors.	The equitable and cost-effective transition to a cleaner grid requires retooling and repurposing of outdated facilities with prime location and capacity, which are often located in or near LMI communities and communities of color. The reduction of air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from previously and currently operating facilities in these communities is a significant part of the Justice40 Initiative. Moreover, the transition from coal to clean energy risks devastating communities historically reliant on the jobs and economic activity brought by investment and dependence on fossil fuels. Leaving coal miners, plant operators, and their surrounding communities without recourse is unjust and will not lead to a sustainable and equitable transition.	Learn more about how your community or utility could consider leveraging this program here: https://rmi.org/important-clean-energy-policy-youve-never-heard-about/	Potential applicants with projects that could be eligible for the EIR program and are currently further along in development should become familiar with certain requirements applicable to all loans and loan guarantees issued under Title 17. These requirements can be found in the Title 17 Innovative Clean Energy (section 1703) solicitation here: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/DOE-LPO_Innovative_Clean_Energy_Loan_Guarantee_Solicitation_18Apr22.pdf	No	https://www.energy.gov/lpo/energy-infrastructure-reinvestment
New	Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Pilot Demonstrations Compare	To support competitively selected pilot projects that collectively demonstrate enhanced geothermal systems in different geologic settings, using a variety of development techniques and well orientations.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligible entities include institutions of higher education, for-profit entities, non-profit entities, state and local governmental entities, and Tribal Nations. Foreign entities, incorporated consortia, and unincorporated consortia are also eligible to apply.	20% cost share required	$83,000,000	$25,000,000	4 to 9	$11,857,143	Dates for the second round of funding - under Topic Area 4 only - will be announced soon	This program will support Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) pilot projects that collectively demonstrate EGS in different geologic settings, using a variety of development techniques and well orientations, at sites where subsurface characterization or geothermal energy integration analysis has been conducted. Geothermal resources can be found nationwide and represent vast domestic energy potential; however, only a fraction of this potential has been realized due to technical and non-technical barriers that constrain industry growth.	See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/	The technology developments targeted in this FOA are intended to increase geothermal power production in the U.S. in the near-term from areas surrounding existing geothermal fields (Topic Area 1) while facilitating new opportunities for widespread power (or power with cascaded heat production) in the future from regions where heat is present, yet no geothermal energy production exists (i.e., Topic Areas 2, 3, 4).	DOE has identified 4 topic areas for the pilots: (1) EGS Proximal Pilot Demonstrations; (2) EGS Green Field Pilot Demonstrations; (3) Superhot/Supercritical EGS Pilot Demonstrations; and (4) Eastern-US EGS Pilot Demonstration. See the first round of selections, announced February 13, 2024 here: https://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/funding-notice-enhanced-geothermal-systems-egs-pilot-demonstrations	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/geothermal/funding-notice-enhanced-geothermal-systems-egs-pilot-demonstrations
Existing - Increase	Forest Economy Program (FEP) Compare	To assist rural communities, institutes of higher education and research, and economic development organizations in their efforts to transition the forest-based industry and its workforce to a focus on new technologies and viable business models across the 4-state region of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.	Northern Border Regional Commission	N/A	Applicants must be in an eligible county across the 4-state region: Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.	20-50% cost share required, depending on county economic status	$4,000,000	$1,000,000	N/A	N/A	Fall 2024: September 6, 2024 (Pre-Application); October 18, 2024 (Full Application)	Program focuses on forest industry and associated workforce development. This includes new technology and innovations that seek to find new uses for forest products and evolve traditional forest economy business models into those that can create sustainable future commercial markets and opportunities. Decarbonization options may include, where appropriate, carbon sequestration and offset projects, use of biomass/wood products for energy and heat, and improvements to energy efficiency and resilience of forest industrial operations, downstream businesses, and related operations.	The Commission is required to annually assess the level of socioeconomic distress among the counties in its service area. Counties are designated as either Distressed, Transitional, or Attainment. “Distressed” counties are those that “have high rates of poverty, unemployment, or outmigration” and “are the most severely and persistently economic distressed and underdeveloped.” The NBRC is required to allocate 50% of total Appropriations to projects in counties falling within this designation. Commission grants within Distressed Counties only require a 20% match.	Unlike other NBRC programs, this program emphasizes the regional significance of a project and its context within the broader regional economy. Applicants should state whether (and if so, how) the project is complementary to a comprehensive regional plan, and/or statewide economic development priorities.	Formerly the Regional Forest Economy Partnership Program (RFEP). Past projects include conversion of former mill sites into industrial parks and business incubators, construction of workforce housing, adaptive reuses of historic properties, and upgraded facilities to support forestry businesses. For more information on prior awardees, see here: https://www.nbrc.gov/userfiles/files/2021_RFEP_Documents/Regional%20Forest%20Economy%20Partnership%20Awards.pdf	No	https://www.nbrc.gov/content/FEP
Existing - Constant	Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Compare	To reduce vulnerability of communities, promotes individual and community safety and resiliency, lessens response and recovery needs, results in safer communities.	Department of Homeland Security (DHS)	Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	Local governments are eligible to apply as sub applicants to states. Primary applicants must have a FEMA-approved mitigation plan.	Typically, 25% cost share required	Subject to a sliding scale formula based on the estimated total cost of disaster assistance.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Within 12 months of the date of the presidential major disaster declaration.	HMGP may fund a range of projects to mitigate risk. To enhance energy system resiliency, consider prioritizing building retrofits for weatherization or adding solar plus battery storage at critical facilities and community hubs as well as building out localized energy storage and/or microgrid facilities in partnership with utilities to reduce the risk of failure. Undergrounding transmission and distribution system wiring can also reduce the risk of electric failure and reduce the reliance on generators.	If certain pockets of your community are repeatedly impacted by natural disasters, consider prioritizing flexible backup power generation solutions like solar plus battery storage at community hubs closer to the more vulnerable populations.	States with enhanced mitigations plans can qualify for up to 20% of the cost/assistance needed, not to exceed $35.3 billion.	Contacting the State Hazard Mitigation Officer (SHMO), or equivalent representative for a respective tribal government (federally recognized) or territory can be helpful in choosing which hazards pose the greatest threat and determining the best strategy for mitigation. For local governments, please contact your State Hazard Mitigation Officer to learn about the applicant’s priorities, deadlines, and additional requirements. Awardees are eligible to recieve FEMA-subsidized, low-carbon construction materials. Read more at https://www.fema.gov/grants/policy-guidance/low-carbon-goals. To determine eligibility for federal disaster declaration funding, please check FEMA's website at https://www.fema.gov/disasters/disaster-declarations.	No	https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/hazard-mitigation
Existing - Constant	HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Compare	To provide formula grants to states and localities to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people.	Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)	Community Planning and Development	Participating jurisdictions may choose among a broad range of eligible activities, using HOME funds to provide home purchase or rehabilitation financing assistance to eligible homeowners and new homebuyers; build or rehabilitate housing for rent or ownership; or for "other reasonable and necessary expenses related to the development of non-luxury housing."	25% cost share required	Varies	States receive no less than $3,000,000	Varies by state	Varies by state	Rolling	Consider integrating rooftop solar, efficient electric appliances, weatherization, demand management, and other related distributed energy resources to reduce energy costs and emissions when building new and/or rehabilitating current affordable housing.	Consider prioritizing the distributed energy resource solutions that have the largest reduction on occupants' energy burden. The program's formula allocation considers the relative inadequacy of each jurisdiction's housing supply, its incidence of poverty, its fiscal distress, and other factors.	States are automatically eligible for HOME funds and receive either their formula allocation or $3 million, whichever is greater. Local jurisdictions are also eligble for formula funding. See here for full list of allocations: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/home	n/a	No	https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/home
Existing - Increase	Hydroelectric Production Incentives Compare	To provide funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams and other water infrastructure.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Any owner or authorized operator of a hydroelectric generation facility may apply for incentive payments for net electric energy generated by and sold from its operation during the eligibility window, which began on October 1, 2005, and concludes on September 30, 2027.	Not required	$125,000,000	N/A	N/A	N/A	Expected Spring 2024	Consider maximizing the utilization of existing structures to minimize the impact on the environment. Hydropower can provide a major source of reliable power to the grid as more variable renewable resources come online.	Hydroelectric facilities should be supported with regard to up- and downstream communities, as well as natural ecosystems and neighborhoods that might be (dis)affected by generation activities. Planning and engagement should be conducted to clearly communicate and/or mitigate potential negative impacts that would disproportionally affect underserved communities.	More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Section-242-Guidance-for-FY23_3.22.23.pdf	More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Section-242-Guidance-for-FY23_3.22.23.pdf See list of last year's recipients here: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/120823%20DOE_GDO_Updated_Hydroelectric_Production_Incentives_242_Fact_Sheet.pdf"	No	https://www.energy.gov/gdo/section-242-hydroelectric-production-incentive-program
Existing - Constant	Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program (Title 17) Compare	To eliminate gaps in commercial financing for energy projects in the United States that utilize innovative technology to reduce, avoid, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy deployment and energy infrastructure reinvestment in the United States. LPO can provide first-of-a-kind projects and other high-impact, energy-related ventures with access to debt capital and flexible financing that private lenders cannot provide.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Loans Program Office (LPO)	Eligible projects must satisfy all four of the following basic eligibility requirements: Innovative Technology, Greenhouse Gas Benefits, Located in the United States, and Reasonable Prospect of Repayment.	Not required	$4,500,000,000	N/A	N/A	N/A	Rolling	Consider utilizing loan guarantees to finance advanced grid integration, energy storage, on-site and off-site renewable energy, and electrification and energy efficiency improvements in residential and commercial buildings.	See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/	Detailed program guidance is available here: https://www.energy.gov/lpo/articles/program-guidance-title-17-clean-energy-program	N/A	No	https://www.energy.gov/lpo/renewable-energy-efficient-energy-projects-loan-guarantees
Existing - IIJA Increase	Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives Compare	To incentivize owners and operators of hydroelectric facilities for capital improvements related to maintaining and enhancing hydroelectricity generation by improving grid resiliency, improving dam safety, and environmental improvements.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	An owner or authorized operator of an existing facility that is licensed or has received an exemption from licensing from FERC pursuant to the Federal Power Act or is a hydroelectric project constructed, operated, or maintained pursuant to a permit or valid existing right-of-way granted prior to June 10, 1920, or a license granted pursuant to the Federal Power Act prior to November 15, 2021, may apply for incentive payments for maintaining and enhancing its facility.	70% cost share required	$553,600,000	$5,000,000	N/A	N/A	June 22, 2023 (Letter of Intent); October 6, 2023 (Full Application)	Hydroelectric power generation can, in certain areas, provide carbon-free baseload power for communities. Optimized generation facilities can generate more power with less waste.	Hydroelectric facilities should be supported with regard to up- and downstream communities, as well as natural ecosystems and neighborhoods that might be (dis)affected by generation activities. Planning and engagement should be conducted to clearly communicate and/or mitigate potential negative impacts that would disproportionally affect underserved communities.	If interested, check the application guidance here: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/247-Final-Guidance_Modification_0001-0007_6-13-23.pdf	$553,600,000 in funding available until expended.	No	https://www.energy.gov/gdo/section-247-maintaining-and-enhancing-hydroelectricity-incentives
Existing - IIJA Increase	Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) Compare	To improve facilities within, or outside of and directly related to operations of or an intermodal connection to, coastal seaports, inland river ports, and Great Lakes ports.	Department of Transportation (DOT)	Maritime Administration	Eligible applicants include a port authority, a commission or its subdivision or agent under existing authority, a State or political subdivision of a State or local government, a Tribal government, a public agency or publicly-chartered authority established by one or more States, a special purpose district with a transportation function, a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities, or a lead entity described above jointly with a private entity or group of private entities.	20% cost share required except for rural or small port projects	$450,000,000	N/A	N/A	N/A	May 10, 2024	PIDP grants can improve port infrastructure, including intermodal connections, or reduce or eliminate pollutants and greenhouse gas emission. This program focuses on infrastructure enhancements that directly impact port operations. Consider projects that support freight and port vehicle fleet electrification, port resiliency with battery storage, and major efficiency retrofits to reduce the energy intensity of port operations. According to the 2023 NOFO, DOT seeks to fund projects that reduce emissions in the transportation sector, enable the deployment of clean energy including offshore wind, incorporate evidence-based climate resilience measures and features, reduce the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions from the project materials, and avoid adverse environmental impacts, to air or water quality, wetlands, and endangered species, and address the disproportionate negative environmental impacts of transportation on disadvantaged communities.	PIDP program priorities have been updated to include a focus on improving racial equity and access to opportunity, mitigating or reducing the effects of climate change in addition to the goals of improving the safety, efficiency and reliability of the movement of goods. Consider clean energy and transportation upgrades that would reduce localized emissions and impact to neighboring communities.	The FY 2024 NOFO includes updated selection considerations pertaining to: Climate Change and Sustainability; Equity and Justice40; and Workforce Development, Job Quality, and Wealth Creation. Applicants who are planning to re-apply using materials prepared for prior competitions should ensure that their FY 2024 PIDP application fully addresses the statutory merit criteria and selection considerations in the FY 2024 NOFO and that all relevant information is up to date. No more than 25% of the available funds can be awarded for projects in any one State. 25% of the available funds is reserved for small projects at small ports. No more than 10% of the funds not reserved for small projects at small ports may be awarded for development phase activities for large projects that do not result in construction	In FY2023, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) appropriated $450 million to the PIDP. An additional $212,203,512 was made available to the program under the FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, resulting in a total of $662,203,512 in FY 2023 PIDP grant funding. Check the list of previous grant awardees here: https://maritime.dot.gov/PIDPgrants	No	https://maritime.dot.gov/PIDPgrants
New - IRA	Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) Compare	To forgive up to 60% of loans for renewable energy projects that use wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, or biomass, as well as for renewable energy storage projects.	United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS)	The PACE program is available to eligible applicants that generate electricity for resale to residents in both rural and nonrural areas. However, at least 50% of the population served by your proposed renewable energy project must live in communities with populations under 20,000.	Not required	$1,000,000,000	$100,000,000	N/A	Minimum loan is $1,000,000	September 29, 2023	Energy storage projects related to a renewable energy project is an eligible use of funding. Adding energy storage to a project can reduce peak demand and provide community resiliency benefits that a standalone renewable energy project is unable to.	The program supports designated energy communities, disadvantaged communities, distressed communities, and Tribal communities. Siting proposed projects in eligible IRA bonus adder locations can reduce the overall cost of a project, provide clean energy and economic benefits to a disadvantaged community, and support broader community goals. Always ensure that impacted communities are provided opportunities to engage with the project development and implementation process.	Projects must be based on bankable power purchase agreements (PPAs) or through a financial guarantee that ensures the financial feasibility of the project. Energy must be sold for resale to eligible off-takers which can include both utility and non-utility customers. The technologies used must be commercially available. Note: This is NOT related to programs often called PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) in many states.	Provided the project is otherwise financially feasible, loan terms are the shorter of: 35 years; the useful life of the equipment financed; the term of the PPA; or the term of any leased real property.	No	https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/electric-programs/powering-affordable-clean-energy-pace-program
New	Puerto Rico – Energy Resilience Fund Compare	To support residential rooftop solar and battery storage installations and offer consumer protection and education resources in Puerto Rico. Through this deployment-focused funding, DOE aims to incentivize the installation of roughly 30,000–40,000 residential solar and battery systems.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Grid Deployment Office (GDO)	- Topic Area 1 (Third-Party Residential Rooftop Solar PV and Battery Storage Deployment): domestic for-profit entity solar companies are eligible to apply; - Topic Area 2 (Community-Sponsored Residential Rooftop Solar PV and Battery Storage Deployment): domestic nonprofit entities and energy cooperatives are eligible to apply; - Topic Area 3 (Beneficiary Education, Training, and Consumer Protection): domestic nonprofit entities, educational institutions, State and local governmental entities, and for-profit entities are eligible to apply.	5% cost share required for Topic Areas 1-2, Not required for Topic Area 3	$450,000,000	$5,000,000 - $200,000,000, varies by Topic Area	8-18	$34,615,385	September 18, 2023	Solar and battery systems will help lower the energy burden, enhance community resilience, and also contribute to emission reduction. In addition to solar installation, funding can be used to make a household "solar ready", including roof repair, home rewiring, and communications.	Qualified beneficiaries of the systems installed by selected partners will include very low-income, single-family households that are either located in areas that have a high percentage of very low-income households and experience frequent and prolonged power outages or contain a family member with an energy-dependent disability, such as individuals who need electric wheelchairs for mobility or those that use at-home dialysis machines.	N/A	See awarded recipients here: https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-announces-over-13-million-connect-more-puerto-rico-communities-residential-solar-and	No	https://www.energy.gov/gdo/puerto-rico-energy-resilience-fund
New - IIJA	Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Compare	To develop 6-10 regional clean hydrogen hubs that: 1) Demonstrably aid the achievement of the clean hydrogen production standard developed; 2) Demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage and end-use of clean hydrogen, and; 3) Can be developed into a national clean hydrogen network to facilitate a clean hydrogen economy.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED)	Hydrogen hubs would need to demonstrate all components including the production, processing, delivery, storage, and end-use of clean hydrogen. Clean hydrogen is defined as hydrogen produced with a carbon intensity equal to or less than 2 kilograms of carbon dioxide (CO2)-equivalent produced at the site of production per kilogram of hydrogen produced.	50% cost share required	$8,000,000,000	$1,250,000,000	4	$1,000,000,000	April 7, 2023	Consider working with universities, research institutes, and private sectors to develop regional clean hydrogen hubs to demonstrate hydrogen production from renewable energy and other low-carbon energy sources. Check DOE Hydrogen Shot Request for Information (RFI) results to learn more about diverse resources, end-uses, and impact potential in various regions. If in a region with abundant natural gas resources, consider how hydrogen production can bring cleaner energy in a more efficient way and other long-term benefits.	DOE offers Community Benefits Plan guidance on community and labor engagement, workforce investments, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility,and Justice40, which is available here: https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs	According to the IIJA Act, at least 1 regional clean hydrogen hub needs to demonstrate hydrogen production from fossil fuels, at least 1 from renewable energy, and at least 1 from nuclear energy. Besides, at least 1 regional hub shall demonstrate the end-use of clean hydrogen in the electric power generation sector, 1 in the industrial sector, 1 in the residential and commercial heating sector, and 1 in the transportation sector. It is also required that at least 2 hydrogen hubs be located in the regions of the United States with the greatest natural gas resources.	See latest recipients here: https://www.energy.gov/oced/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs-selections-award-negotiations	No	https://www.energy.gov/bil/regional-clean-hydrogen-hubs
Existing - Increase	Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program Compare	To support the creation of new, or the expansion of existing, state-based programs or initiatives that improve renewable energy siting processes at the state and local levels.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Technology Transitions (OTT), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), Wind Energy Technologies Office (WETO), and ENERGYWERX	Eligible activities could include: 1) engaging communities, local and Tribal governments, and other stakeholders to identify priorities and resource needs for renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting; 2) establishing a state-specific technical assistance and information hub to address questions and requests from local governments and/or Tribes regarding large-scale renewable energy siting and proactive planning for future deployment; 3) conducting trainings and workshops with local governments and/or Tribes to improve technical understanding of renewable energy planning and siting; 4) hiring or subcontracting to expand technical capacity on siting processes, renewable energy technologies, community engagement planning and execution, and community plan development.	N/A	$12,000,000	$2,000,000	6-7	$2,000,000	June 13, 2024	Large-scale renewable energy facilities are essential to decarbonize the grid and have a high potential to help reduce the emissions in communities where these facilities are located. This program is focused on helping State and local governments embrace critical roles in facilitating and approving large-scale renewable energy facilities even when they may not always have the resources, time, or expertise to plan proactively for future deployment of large-scale renewable energy facilities or to address siting barriers. For Round 2, where there is appreciable need within a state, proposals may include activities related to clean energy technologies such as geothermal power, agrivoltaics, offshore wind, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, in addition to land-based wind, large-scale solar, and energy storage.	Collaboratives should consist of cross-disciplinary teams with an understanding of local community needs and a variety of expertise relevant to planning for and siting large-scale renewable energy facilities. Collaboratives could include but are not limited to state energy offices, Governors’ offices, Extension offices, universities, non-governmental organizations, community-based organizations, and other organizations. Collaboratives should include organizations familiar with the needs of local communities within the state, organizations with experience providing educational or technical assistance services to local communities, and organizations with expertise in renewable energy siting topics (e.g., environmental impacts, tax policies, zoning ordinance development).	Additionally, applicants are encouraged to consider how software tools that utilize machine learning or similar technologies could support renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting activities. DOE highly encourages state energy offices (or equivalent agencies) and university extension offices to lead or participate in applications but recognizes that the organizations best suited to perform these activities will vary from state to state. Applicants are encouraged to team with other organizations including, but not limited to, Tribal governments, universities, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations.	Renewable energy siting refers to a complex series of decision-making processes and actions that determine the location and design of new wind, solar, storage, or other renewable energy facilities. See previous selections here: https://www.energy.gov/eere/renewable-energy-siting-through-technical-engagement-and-planning#selections	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/renewable-energy-siting-through-technical-engagement-and-planning
New - IIJA	Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation Compare	To enable sustained, cost-effective implementation of updated building energy codes to save customers money on their energy bills.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Relevant state agencies (including territorial agencies) or tribal governments are eligible to apply. Examples include state building code agencies, state energy offices, territorial energy offices, or tribal energy offices. In addition, partnerships are eligible entities, which must include a state agency, and one or more entities like local building code agencies, codes and standards developers, associations of builders and design and construction professionals, local and utility energy efficiency programs, consumer, and energy efficiency and environmental advocates, etc. This FOA includes one topic area broadly focused on the cost-effective implementation of updated energy codes.	Not required	$90,000,000	$10,000,000	20 - 40	$3,000,000	April 5, 2024 (Concept Paper); June 6, 2024 (Full Application)	Municipalities can implement stricter energy codes to reduce emissions from buildings, one of the single largest contributing sectors to climate change. Codes can regulate electric/gas systems, appliances, etc.	Updating building energy codes can enhance energy efficiency, reduce energy burdens, address split incentive situations between tenants and landlords, and make everyday living expenses more affordable for all. Energy codes can reduce the amount of gas burned in the home, a health hazard that disproportionately affects underserved groups. Codes can also address update baseline standards that particular impact structures in underserved communities.Learn more here: https://newbuildings.org/energy-efficiency-and-equity/	Applicants must include a relevant state or tribal government agency. DOE will prioritize teams that include strategic partnerships, such as those with local building code agencies, codes and standards developers, or associations of builders and design and construction professionals.	$225,000,000 in funding available until expended.	No	https://www.energycodes.gov/RECI
New	Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP) Compare	To increase access to renewable energy in rural communities. Funds can be used to support: (1) Community energy planning, capacity building, and technical assistance; (2) Community efficiency and weatherization; and (3) Installation and equipping of community-scale renewable energy technologies and systems	United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Office of Rural Development	Eligible entities include private entities, state and local entities, Tribal entities, and municpalities and other public bodies.	20% cost share required	$10,000,000	$2,000,000	N/A	N/A	July 18, 2022	Energy efficiency and weatherization activities are often considered a "no-regret" investment when it comes to decarbonization. Consider bundling energy efficiency and weatherization programs with any renewable energy projects to maximize outcomes.	Consider utilizing funding to engage disadvantaged communities that would not usually have an opportunity to benefit from local clean energy programs. Energy efficiency and weatherization programs, community solar programs, and the community energy planning process can all be tailored to include disadvantaged communities.	Priority is given to distressed and high energy-burden communities, in which households spend a greater proportion of their income on energy costs compared to the average U.S. household.	Under the REPP, funds will be awarded to assist Rural Energy Community Partnerships (RECP) to establish and develop clean energy communities through the deployment of community-scale distributed energy technologies, innovations and solutions. Funding is available until spent; it is unclear if USDA will issue an another solicitation for applications.		https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-pilot-program
New	Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) Compare	To provide loans to rural utilities and other companies who provide energy efficiency loans to qualified consumers to implement durable cost-effective energy efficiency measures.	United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)	Rural Development	RUS makes loans to entities that provide or propose to provide the retail electric service needs of rural areas, or the power supply needs of distribution borrowers under the terms of power supply arrangements satisfactory to RUS, or eligible program purposes including energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy storage or energy conservation measures and related services, improvements, financing, or relending. This program also supports eligible tribal communities.	Not required	N/A	Up to 20 years at a 0% interest rate Up to 5% interest rate for relending to end users qualified consumers, for up to 10 years	Applications for this program will be accepted on a first come first serve basis until the depletion of available funding.	N/A	Applications open as of May 20, 2022; applications accepted on a first come, first serve basis until funding is depleted	Funds may be used for the purpose of implementing energy efficiency measures to decrease energy use or costs for rural families and small business.	Program is designed to support rural communities in terms of residential and commercial energy needs. This funding reduces energy burdens of families and small businesses.	The CFR announcement of funding opportunity from December 15, 2020 may be viewed here: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-12-15/pdf/2020-27576.pdf	N/A	No	https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-energy-savings-program
Existing - Constant	Section 108 Loan Compare	To provide communities a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. This is the loan guarantee provision of the CDBG Program allowing communities to leverage portions of their CDBG funds for federally guaranteed loans large enough to pursue physical and economic revitalization projects capable of redeveloping entire neighborhoods. Financing infrastructure with Section 108 Loans Section 108 loans may be used to finance the construction, reconstruction, relocation, clearance, or installation of public facilities including street, sidewalk, and other site improvements that are part of the overall project.	Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)	Community Planning and Development	CDBG funds may be used for activities that include, but are not limited to: acquisition of real property, relocation and demolition, rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures, construction of public facilities and improvements, such as water and sewer facilities, streets, neighborhood centers, and the conversion of school buildings for eligible purposes, public services, within certain limits, activities relating to energy conservation and renewable energy resources, provision of assistance to profit-motivated businesses to carry out economic development and job creation/retention activities.	Borrower is required to secure the loan by pledging current and future CDBG allocations to repay and secure the loan.	Current Availability of Section 108 Financing - CDBG Entitlement and State Grantees: https://www.hudexchange.info/resource/5197/current-availability-of-section-108-financing-cdbg-entitlement-and-state-grantees/	Loan amount can be up to 5X the CDBG annual allocation	Varies by municipality and state	Varies by municipality and state	In parallel to CDBG funding cycle	Section 108's unique flexibility and range of applications make it one of the most potent and important public investment tools that HUD offers to state and local governments. It is often used to catalyze private economic activity in underserved areas in cities and counties across the nation or to fill a financing gap in an important community project. The program's flexible repayment terms also make it ideal for layering with other sources of community and economic development financing including, but not limited to, New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC), Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), and Opportunity Zone equity investments. Consider utilizing these funds to influence decarbonization across the power, buildings, and transportation sectors for clean energy and efficiency programs, building retrofits and weatherization, and multi-modal transportation projects that will enhance the safety, resiliency, and air quality of communities.	The project must benefit low-moderate income communities and census tracts. The HUD CPD Map Tool may be used to identify low-income census tracts along with other demographic information. One of the best uses of the Section 108 Program is to provide gap financing for projects that promote business growth and create jobs. Visit the Consolidated Plan Process, Grant Programs, and related HUD programs pages for more information.	Before considering borrowing against your community's CDBG allocation, discuss current uses of such funds with your local or state administrators of CDBG funding. If already carved out for different purposes, this may not be a viable option. Like CDBG, each activity must meet one of the following national objectives for the program: benefit low- and moderate-income persons, prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or address community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community for which other funding is not available.	For more information on the HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee process and typical timelines, see: https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/Overview-HUD-Section-108-Loan-Guarantee-Process-and-Typical-Associated-Timelines.pdf	No	https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/comm_planning/section108
New	Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies 4 (SEEDS 4) Compare	To invest in innovative social science research that generates actionable insights to improve large-scale solar (LSS) siting processes and outcomes for host communities—particularly those that are disadvantaged—and the solar industry.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, for-profit entities, nonprofit entities, state and local governmental entities, and tribal governments.	20% cost share required	$7,000,000	$2,500,000	4-6	N/A	January 30, 2024 (Concept Paper); March 15, 2024 (Full Application)	While there are no explicit decarbonization considerations related to community acceptance of solar deployment, this FOA will fund research that will increase compatibility of new solar projects and the communities they are sited in, hopefully leading to an increase in LSS deployment in your community and others.	Often, communities, residents, and developers have unequal access to information and knowledge of large-scale solar siting processes. This inequality can lead to inequitable outcomes for landowners and communities that stand to benefit from development on their land. When developing proposals, consider including research around the environmental justice impacts of LSS siting and ensuring that landowners and communities are adequately compensated for producing energy for others.	SETO seeks proposals for projects that examine how siting practices, defined as interventions or actions executed during LSS siting by one or more stakeholders, affect outcomes. Outcomes of interest include:community acceptance or opposition; permitting and land use decisions, predictability, and timeliness; and community impacts (including meaningful benefits, burdens, and equity and procedural and distributional justice).	N/A	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/articles/funding-notice-solar-energy-evolution-and-diffusion-studies-4-seeds-4?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
New - IRA	Solar for All Compare	To spur the deployment of residential distributed solar energy and catalyze transformation in markets serving low-income and disadvantaged communities.	Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)	Office of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (OGGRF)	States, municipalities, Tribal governments, or eligible nonprofit recipients are eligible to apply. Eligible nonprofit recipients are those nonprofit organizations designing to provide capital, leverage private capital, and provide other forms of financial assistance for the rapid deployment of low- and zero-emission products, technologies, and services.	Not required	$7,000,000,000	$400,000,000	60	$116,666,667	July 31, 2023 (Notice of Intent due for states, August 14, 2023 for territories, municipalities, and eligible nonprofit recipients); August 28, 2023 (Notice of Intent for Tribal governments);October 12, 2023 (Full Application)	To enhance the impact of decarbonization, consider creating financial programs that combine clean energy projects with energy efficiency improvements, including weatherization and electrification measures. Local governments are also encouraged to collaborate with community-based organizations on public education about clean energy, zero-emission technology, and energy efficiency improvements.	In addition to providing financial support and other incentives to help low-income households get access to residential rooftop and residential-serving community solar energy, consider establishing workforce training programs that enable underserved communities to participate in the economic opportunity created by the energy transition.	For additional guidance, see this memo on Developing an Impactful Solar for All Proposal, which provides a high-level summary of the Solar for All program, summarizes program strategy considerations, and offers technical and pragmatic insights for key EPA evaluation criteria to inform strong, impactful Solar for All applications. Here is the link: https://rmi.org/developing-an-impactful-solar-for-all-proposal/	The award size can depend on the total population of disadvantaged census tracts identified by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) in the geography the program will cover. Check the CEJST here: https://screeningtool.geoplatform.gov/ See the list of awardees here: https://www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund/solar-all	No	https://www.epa.gov/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund/solar-all
Existing - Constant	Solar Technical Assistance Compare	To help cities, counties, and regional organizations across the nation streamline processes that make it faster and easier to deploy solar energy, attract investment, and lower energy costs for families and businesses. DOE is expanding the program to incorporate new solar-related technologies and respond to the evolving needs of local governments.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Solar Energy and Technologies Office (SETO)	Eligibility may vary as this includes multiple technical assistance programs for nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local governments, and other entities that are working to address barriers and improve access to solar energy.	Not required	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	Rolling	Consider implementing projects that accelerate innovative distributed energy resources, such as rooftop solar, energy storage, and demand-side management.	Consider prioritizing the designation criteria related to accelerating solar and solar-related technologies in low-and moderate-income communities.	This assistance includes the following programs: SolSmart, SolarApp+, the National Community Solar Partnership, the Solar Energy Innovation Network, the Interconnection Innovation E-XChange, and the Grid Modernization Initiative Technical Assistane for State Utility Regulators.	N/A		https://www.energy.gov/eere/solar/solar-technical-assistance
Existing - IIJA Increase	State Energy Program (SEP) Compare	To enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. SEP emphasizes the state’s role as the decision maker and administrator for program activities within the state that are tailored to their unique resources, delivery capacity, and energy goals.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligibility for the award is restricted to states applying for formula grant financial assistance under SEP. Interested municipalities, local agencies, and non-profits should contact their state energy offices to learn more about how to access funding.	Cost share is not required for FY24 awards	$500,000,000	Varies by state	Varies by state	N/A	FY24 allocations are expected soon	This funding can be a catalytic force in developing enabling mechanisms that can drive decarbonization strategies and projects at the local level and across multiple sectors. Consider developing and implementing financing mechanisms for institutional retrofits; loan program and management; energy savings performance contracting; comprehensive residential programs for homeowners; transportation programs that accelerate the use of alternative fuels; and renewable programs that remove barriers and support supply-side and distributed renewable energy. Where appropriate, consider retrofitting existing facilities including schools that may be part of a community resiliency hub strategy to include efficiency, weatherization, and energy storage.	A broad range of health, housing, educational, and social services can be sought for marginalized communities. There is great potential to pursue energy justice by pursuing public education, participant inclusion, collaboration, and transparency in decision-making process; and retrofitting project/community solar to increase renewable energy and reduce burdens. The program can advance innovative initiatives that include scalable financing programs (e.g., Loan Loss Reserves, Revolving Loan Funds, and Interest Rate Buy-Down Programs) as well as emerging programs focused on equity and frontline community end-beneficiaries.	SEP Program Fact Sheet 2021: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021/01/f82/SEP-fact-sheet_2021.pdf	$500,000,000 in funding available until expended. See FY23 allocations here: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2023-03/Final%20PY23%20Formula%20Allocations.pdf	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/state-energy-program-guidance
Existing - Increase	States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) Compare	To support and improve regional economic development opportunities by supporting basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, workforce development and business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship.	Delta Regional Authority	N/A	Applicants must be in one of the 252 counties and parishes across 8 states served by the Delta Regional Authority. To see the region map, click here: https://dra.gov/about-dra/map-room/	10% cost share required for Business Development or Workforce Development funding	$16,930,642	$500,000	N/A	N/A	June 25, 2024	Consider focusing on fundamental improvements to the efficiency and electrification of existing buildings, including weatherization of support facilities like community centers, schools, or housing. Upgrading community facilities with solar plus battery storage can convert such facilities into community resiliency hubs that serve as emergency power centers and cooling centers. To encourage entrepreneurship, explore integrating new clean energy and EV supply chain manufacturing hubs/business parks into regional economic development plans. Where possible, consider whether partnerships with universities or community colleges could be leveraged to launch an economic diversification and workforce development strategy to promote and enhance the growth of emerging clean energy industries and retain local talent.	DRA evaluates distressed populations and county areas when allocating funding to each state. It is possible for infrastructure projects in distressed counties/parishes to receive 100% project funding. Under federal law, at least 75% of DRA funds must be invested in economically distressed counties and parishes.	All SEDAP projects should support one or more strategic DRA goals: 1) improved workforce competitiveness; 2) strengthened infrastructure; and/or 3) increased community capacity. Competitiveness of applications will also be increased if any local match or leverage is able to be provided, even if not required.	For more information on the program, see here: https://dra.gov/images/uploads/content_files/StatesEconomicDevelopmentAssistanceProgram2021(SEDAP).pdf	No	https://dra.gov/funding-programs-states-economic-development/states-economic-development-assistance-program/
New	Strategies to Increase Hydropower Flexibility Compare	To help strengthen hydropower’s ability to support an electric grid with an increasing amount of variable renewable energy resources.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO)	Eligible applicants include states, local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofit entities and institutions of higher education. There are three topic areas: 1) hybridized hydropower demonstration, 2) technologies to increase flexibility, and 3) operational flexibility.	50% cost share required for topic area 1 (10% for federally recognized Indian Tribes), 20% for topic area 2 and 3	$4,000,000 for topic areas 1 and 2 respectively, and $1,500,000 for topic area 3	Varies by topic area	4-7	N/A	February 9, 2024 (Concept Paper); May 17, 2024 (Full Application)	Reduction of power system GHG emissions is one of the three broad goals for all topic areas. Specifically for topic area 1, applicants are encouraged to explore the combinations of wind, solar, and hydropower. Other than generation profiles, sharing interconnection rights or infrastructure, or doubling up on required space, can help reduce combined costs. One interesting example is the potential for floating solar photovoltaics to rest on hydropower reservoirs.	Consider locating the project in disadvantaged communities to maximize the local benefits. Such benefits might include but are not limited to strengthening energy resilience and providing training and green job opportunities to local students and residents. Applicants are required to submit a Community Benefits Plan (CBP) that addresses how the project can (1) advance diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA); (2) contribute to energy equity; and (3) invest in America’s workforce.	N/A	N/A	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/articles/funding-notice-strategies-increase-hydropower-flexibility?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
New	Sunny Awards for Equitable Community Solar Compare	To recognize community solar projects and programs that employ or develop best practices to increase equitable access to the meaningful benefits of community solar for subscribers and their communities.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Solar Energy and Technologies Office (SETO)	The Team Lead must be able to receive payments that are legally made from the U.S. in U.S. dollars or designate a team member that can. To receive prize money, the Team Lead must be a member of the National Community Solar Partnership. Projects must have been energized and subscribed for at least 6 months prior to nomination in order to be eligible.	Not required	$200,000	$10,000	50	$4,000	July 14, 2023	Community solar is any solar project or purchasing program in which the benefits of a solar project flow to multiple customers such as individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and other groups, within a certain geographic area. Community solar projects and programs can vary significantly in their structure, implementation, and benefits they provide. Consider best practices discussed in Community Solar+ when designing and planning projects: https://rmi.org/introducing-community-solar-the-next-generation-of-community-solar/	Given the challenges of realizing a just energy transition within the confines of a climate crisis, community solar models can provide additional value streams that benefit both the community and the grid — encouraging a more equitable future. Learn more here: https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/79548.pdf	There are two Innovation Categories: Community Engagement and Impact. Prize awards vary: $2,500 each for Finalist Awards, $5,000 each for Meaningful Benefits or Engagement Awards, $10,000 each for Grand Price Awards	For more details on competition eligibility, see here: https://americanmadechallenges.org/challenges/sunnyawards/docs/Sunny_Awards_Official_Prize_Rules.pdf See 2022 Sunny Awards Winners here: https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/2022-sunny-awards-equitable-community-solar See 2023 Sunny Awards Winners here: https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/2023-sunny-awards-equitable-community-solar	No	https://www.energy.gov/communitysolar/2023-sunny-awards-equitable-community-solar
New - IRA	Transmission Facility Financing Compare	To provide direct loans to non-federal borrowers for the construction or modification of electric transmission facilities.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Grid Deployment Office (GDO)	Eligible non-federally owned transmission facilities must be designated to be necessary in the national interest by the Secretary of the DOE according to the transmission studies conducted every 3 years under Section 216(a) of the Federal Power Act of 2005 in concert with affected States and Tribes.	Not required	$2,000,000,000 through FY2030	N/A	N/A	N/A	TBA	The transition away from fossil fuels to a carbon-free grid requires significant investments in transmission facilities to move electricity generated from large renewable power sources (particularly hydro and wind) to distribution networks. In addition, large-scale renewables typically require specific natural resources (solar and wind), which means that electricity may have to be transported further from the site of generation than with fossil fuels.	The construction of large-scale transmission projects is necessary to facilitate the connection of distant renewable energy sources to communities, and advocates including the Center for American Progress have long called for removing barriers to interregional collaboration, and minimizing disruption to communities with the construction of new transmission lines. Economic development activities in the areas surrounding these projects should support those affected communities, and move towards the White House Justice40 goals. Learn more here: https://www.americanprogress.org/article/advancing-equity-grid-modernization/	N/A	Transmission facilities determined necessary in the national interest are set by the criteria listed in section 216(a) of the Federal Power Act. DOE is seeking public input on the scope of eligible projects and project financing requirements by July 31, 2024. See more details here: https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-initial-list-high-priority-areas-accelerated	No	https://www.energy.gov/gdo/transmission-facility-financing-program
New	Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments Compare	To address knowledge gaps, specific challenges, decision-making considerations, planning, and project implementation strategies related to waste-to-energy.	Department of Energy (DOE)	National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)	All U.S. municipalities and counties in the lower 48 states, Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, as well as tribal governments, are eligible for WTE technical assistance at no cost. Entities representing multiple municipalities are also eligible as well as airport authorities and municipal utilities authorities.	Not required	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	April 14, 2023	This program offers techincal assistance to help communities navigate the waste-to-energy sector and make more informed decisions using NREL data and expertise.	Waste-to-energy plants can be an important part of a local decarbonization strategy, but it is important to engage impacted communities to ensure disadvantaged communities are not negatively impacted by new plants.	A community does not have to have an existing or planned waste resource or energy recovery project to be eligible. Communities in the strategic planning phase when it comes to these waste streams are eligible and encouraged to apply.	See past recipients here: https://www.nrel.gov/bioenergy/waste-to-energy-technical-assistance.html	No	https://www.nrel.gov/bioenergy/waste-to-energy-technical-assistance.html
Existing - Increase	WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants Compare	To support projects that conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the production of hydropower; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict; and accomplish other benefits that contribute to water supply reliability in the Western United States.	Department of Interior (DOI)	Bureau of Reclamation	An eligible applicant is a state, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. Applicants must also be located in the Western US or Territories, specifically: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Group 1: smaller on the ground projects that take up to 2 years to complete Group 2 and 3: Larger projects that may take up to 3 years to complete	50% cost share required	Up to $50 million	$500,000 for Group 1 $2,000,000 for Group 2 $5,000,000 for Group 3	40-50	$1,200,000	Period 1: February 22, 2024 Period 2: October 30, 2024	This program specifically funds projects that increase the reliability of water supply and/or the use of hydropower in managing and delivering water. Note that other types of renewable energy projects, including large-scale solar, wind, and geothermal projects, are ineligible through this program.	See the "Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding" for general considerations and additional sector-based resources: https://cityrenewables.org/resources/equity-design-considerations-for-federal-funding/	Applicants proposing hydropower development may wish to contact the Program Coordinator listed in Section G, Agency Contacts, prior to the application deadline to discuss the requirements listed above.	This program was formerly known as USBR's Challenge Grants program.	No	https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/weeg/
Existing - Increase	Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Compare	To reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of the homes while ensuring the resident’s health and safety. It is the nation’s single largest residential whole-house energy efficiency program. The reauthorization provides funding through FY 2025 and expands to include renewable energy services and technologies as part of eligible technologies.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	WAP provides core program funding to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Native American Tribes, and the five U.S. territories—American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands—through formula grants. Once DOE awards the grants, the states, tribes, and territories contract with roughly 700 local organizations nationwide that consists of community action agencies, other nonprofits, and local governments.	Not required	TBA	The adjusted average cost per dwelling unit (ACPU) is capped at $8,497 for the program year 2024	56	Varies by state and territory	TBA	This is a reauthorization of the WAP program that increases funding under the existing block grant program, expands the eligible technology list to include renewable energy technologies, and provides separate competitive grants for WAP program enhancement and innovation. Decarbonization strategies may include weatherization of units occupied by low-income households; installation of renewable energy at units occupied by low-income households; and workforce training for WAP contractors.	Policymakers may consider this time to review their existing WAP programs from an equity lens. This includes in procedural processes and program design, distributional impacts and outreach to households and communities, and in contractor selection. Contractor optimization and expanded training and workforce development opportunities is a source of focus for program enhancement within the bill. This includes language prioritizing the hiring and retention of employees who are from the community in which the assistance is being provided, and from communities or groups that are underrepresented in the home energy performance workforce, including religious and ethnic minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.	N/A	Check the FY24 grantee allocations here: https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/wap-wpn-24-2_041024.pdf	No	https://www.energy.gov/eere/wap/weatherization-assistance-program
Existing - Increase	Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Enhancement & Innovation Program (E&I) Compare	To scale up residential weatherization efforts in DOE WAP-eligible buildings. Funding supports demonstration projects that have the potential to be scaled nationally, enhance the benefits realized by underserved communities, and ensure an equitable transition to a clean-energy economy.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligible applicants include WAP grantees, subgrantees, and other nonprofit entities.	Not required	$25,000,000	$2,000,000	13-17	$1,666,667	August 31, 2023 (Concept Paper); January 5, 2024 (Full Application)	Eligible activities include the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency technologies, including home energy management systems and smart devices.	Applicants need to clearly describe how the project will benefit underserved communities and how the benefit will be measured. Collaboration with community-based organizations is highly recommended to enhance community partnerships. For "workforce development" proposal, consider how to recruit, hire, train, retain and support employees in their career development who are individuals from the community in which assistance is provided and from underrepresented groups in the home energy performance and energy efficiency workforce such as: minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, opportunity youth, returning citizens, and individuals who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.	While no matching funds are required, more competitive proposals will leverage a range of federal or non-federal funding, financial contributions, volunteer labor, in-kind donations, and other resources provided by partner organizations. The extent to which such applicant will utilize partnerships with existing WAP Grantees, Subgrantees, and regional coordination is listed as one of the selection factors. Municipal governments are welcome to coordinate with any of the prime applicants and develop an application in a sub-applicant role.	A maximum of 15% of the E&I award may be used for planning, management, and administration. Past awardees can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/weatherization-assistance-program-enhancement-and-innovation-selections	No	https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FileContent.aspx?FileID=7c2f798a-b4ef-49c5-9a21-b3ffec829aef
Existing - Increase	Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Enhancement & Innovation Program (E&I) Compare	To scale up residential weatherization efforts in DOE WAP-eligible buildings. Funding supports demonstration projects that have the potential to be scaled nationally, enhance the benefits realized by underserved communities, and ensure an equitable transition to a clean-energy economy.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligible applicants include WAP grantees, subgrantees, and other nonprofit entities.	Not required	$19,560,000	$2,000,000	13 - 17	$1,500,000	August 31, 2023 (Concept Paper); January 5, 2024 (Full Application)	Eligible activities include the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiency technologies, including home energy management systems and smart devices.	Applicants need to clearly describe how the project will benefit underserved communities and how the benefit will be measured. Collaboration with community-based organizations is highly recommended to enhance community partnerships. For "workforce development" proposals, consider how to recruit, hire, train, retain and support employees in their career development who are individuals from the community in which assistance is provided and from underrepresented groups in the home energy performance and energy efficiency workforce such as: minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, opportunity youth, returning citizens, and individuals who are socioeconomically disadvantaged.	While no matching funds are required, more competitive proposals will leverage a range of federal or non-federal funding, financial contributions, volunteer labor, in-kind donations, and other resources provided by partner organizations. The extent to which such applicant will utilize partnerships with existing WAP Grantees, Subgrantees, and regional coordination is listed as one of the selection factors. Municipal governments are welcome to coordinate with any of the prime applicants and develop an application in a sub-applicant role.	N/A	No	https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId531bc4cb-0ef5-4a96-a8db-2a4a399b87dd
Existing - Increase	Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grants Compare	To fund the deployment of renewable energy systems and other energy technologies and solutions not covered under WAP.	Department of Energy (DOE)	Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)	Eligible applicants include existing WAP Grantees and Subgrantees. Direct Service WAP Grantees (e.g., U.S. Territories) are eligible to apply for SERC grants individually. Eligible units are those homes previously weatherized, currently being weatherized, or those slated for weatherization in the future.	Not required	$6,520,000	N/A	N/A	N/A	March 29, 2024	Eligible technologies include, but are not limited to: 1) onsite renewable energy technology, such as solar PV, wind turbine, solar heating and cooling, and solar water heater; 2) air source and ground source heat pump technologies; 3) cool roof technologies; 4) integration with utility smart-grid pilots or implementations; 5) heat pump water heaters; 6) windows - triple or double pane low-e and u factor, high r value; 7) whole-house ventilation – balanced, energy recovery; and 8) installing new electrical panels or materials to support the electrical upgrades necessary for SERC measures being installed.	SERC BIL-funded projects are expected to (1) support engagement with community and labor to enhance partnerships; (2) invest in America’s workforce; (3) advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEAI); and (4) contribute to the President’s goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities (the Justice40 Initiative).	When developing a SERC project, consider “Suggestions for Future Impact Evaluations” section of the report, Assessment of the US Department of Energy’s Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers Grant Program: https://weatherization.ornl.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ORNLTM2017703SERC.pdf	SERC funds are not subject to the Average Cost Per Dwelling Unit (ACPU) limits for weatherization jobs and renewable energy measures. However, to adhere to the cost effectiveness priorities of the Program and implement projects that may be scalable to the WAP, applicants should consider keeping the ACPU for DOE SERC funds to $20K or less. The total project could include braided funds and have a higher ACPU.	No	https://www.energy.gov/scep/wap/apply-innovation-grant
Existing - Decrease	Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Compare	To create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized communities of color, rural areas, and other underserved and underrepresented communities, and connect workers who live or work in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, to stable, high-quality, family-sustaining jobs, enabling them to remain and thrive in these communities.	Department of Labor (DOL)	Employment and Training Administration (ETA)	Applicants must demonstrate collaboration with a strong and diverse community-wide coalition that includes: (1) At least two employers/industry representatives; (2) At least one State or Local Workforce Development Board; and (3) at least one community-based organization.	Not required	$49,200,000	$1,500,000	36	$1,366,667	June 20, 2024	These grants help communities create tangible strategies to prepare for new supply chains, clean energy manufacturing, and workforce training. For example, consider using planning funding to build partnerships that can accelerate the development of trained contractors for deep efficiency and electrification retrofits for commercial and residential buildings. Workforce development programs are not one-size-fits-all, and WORC offers communities in eligible regions opportunities to create regionally and locally tailored training.	The second Focus Area of the WORC Initiative is equity. For the WORC Initiative, this means that successful applicants will design programs that prioritize efforts to recruit, enroll, and help employ historically underserved workers adversely affected by persistent poverty, discrimination, or inequality, including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, people of color; LGBTQ+ individuals; women; veterans; individuals with disabilities; individuals without a college degree; individuals with substance use disorder; and justice-impacted individuals.	Projects must be built around three Focus Areas: 1. Increasing access to good jobs (wages of at least $15/hr); 2. Prioritizing equity; 3. Sustaining impact.	The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) will provide technical assistance to prospective applicants in their regions, as well as assistance and support to grantees throughout the life of the program. See the awards by awards by state here: https://www.arc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WORC-Award-Summaries-by-State-as-of-September-2023.pdf	No	https://www.arc.gov/workforce-opportunity-for-rural-communities-worc/

45/45Y: Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit

To provide a tax credit for the production of clean electricity. 45 is applicable for facilities producing electricity before 2025. 45Y is a technology-neutral tax credit for production of clean electricity starting in 2025.

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48(e), 48E(h): Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit

To further incentivize to the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit for small-scale solar and wind facilities on Tribal land and in low-income communities.

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48/48E: Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit

To invest in facilities that generate clean electricity. Section 48 applies to facilities beginning construction before January 1, 2025. Section 48E applies to facilities beginning construction and placed in service after December 31, 2024.

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Advance the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy

To fund research, development, demonstration, and deployment (RDD&D) projects that advance affordable hydrogen production, transport, storage, and utilization to enable decarbonization and revenue opportunities across multiple sectors.

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Airport Terminal Program (ATP)

To provide competitive funds for airport terminal development projects that address aging infrastructure in America's airports, including energy efficiency upgrades and on-site rail access.

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Area Development Program (ADP)

To invest in two general areas: critical infrastructure and business and workforce development. Critical infrastructure investments mainly include water and wastewater systems, energy, transportation, broadband, and other projects anchoring regional economic development. Business and workforce investments primarily focus on entrepreneurship, worker training and education, food systems, leadership, and other human capital development.

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Assistance to High Energy Cost Communities

To assist energy providers and other eligible entities in lowering energy costs for families and individuals in areas with extremely high per-household energy costs (275% of the national average or higher).

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Build to Scale (B2S)

To develop and support regional tech-based economic development initiatives that accelerate high quality job growth, create more economic opportunities, and support the future of the next generation of industry leading companies

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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)

To invest in and undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks communities face from disasters and natural hazards.

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Catalyst Program

To fund economic development and infrastructure projects throughout designated counties in its 4-state service area of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Revolving loan funds may be used to fund workforce development and job training.

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Clean Energy Demonstration Program on Current and Former Mine Land

To demonstrate the technical and economic viability of clean energy projects on current and former mines.

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Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) - Implementation

To implement GHG reduction programs, policies, projects, and measures identified in a Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) developed under a CPRG planning grant.

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Community Development Block Grants - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)

To help cities, counties, and states recover from Presidentially-declared disasters. The grants focus on low-income areas, subject to availability of supplemental appropriations.

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Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

To develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low- and moderate-income persons.

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Community Project Funding (CPF)

To support a broad array of projects for infrastructure and community development to meet local and regional needs.

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Community-Led Tidal and Current Energy Planning and Development

To support at least one tidal or current energy planning and execution project in the United States, preferably led by a community-based organization or local/municipal government entity.

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Congressionally Directed Spending

To support a broad array of projects for infrastructure and community development to meet local and regional needs.

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Coordination of Energy Retrofitting Assistance for Schools (Energy Act)

To review federal opportunities and programs for schools and provide streamlined communication and technical assistance for states, local education agencies, local governments and non-profits on developing and financing renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy retrofits. Will include development of a single resource website.

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Decarbonization of Water Resource Recovery Facilities

To fund research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) activities to decarbonize the entire life cycle of Water Resource Recovery Facilities (WRRFs). Two topic areas are the decarbonization of WRRF unit processes and reducing overall greenhouse GHG emissions from WRRFs.

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Distributed Energy Systems Demonstrations

To support demonstrations that de-risk technologies needed to manage variable generation; control flexible loads; and integrate energy storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging, and other facilities into the U.S. transmission and distribution grids.

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Electric Infrastructure Loan & Loan Guarantee Program (LGP)

To finance the construction of electric distribution, transmission, and generation facilities, including system improvements and replacement required to furnish and improve electric service in rural areas, as well as demand-side management, energy conservation programs, and on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems.

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Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas

To help deploy community-driven clean energy solutions in rural and remote areas across the country.

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Energy Infrastructure Reinvestment Program

To provide loans to retool, repurpose, or replace electric or fossil fuel energy infrastructure that has ceased operations, or to enable operating infrastructure to avoid, reduce, utilize or sequester air pollutants or greenhouse gas emissions.

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Pilot Demonstrations

To support competitively selected pilot projects that collectively demonstrate enhanced geothermal systems in different geologic settings, using a variety of development techniques and well orientations.

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Forest Economy Program (FEP)

To assist rural communities, institutes of higher education and research, and economic development organizations in their efforts to transition the forest-based industry and its workforce to a focus on new technologies and viable business models across the 4-state region of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.

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Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)

To reduce vulnerability of communities, promotes individual and community safety and resiliency, lessens response and recovery needs, results in safer communities.

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HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)

To provide formula grants to states and localities to fund a wide range of activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-income people.

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Hydroelectric Production Incentives

To provide funding for projects adding hydroelectric power generating capabilities to existing dams and other water infrastructure.

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Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program (Title 17)

To eliminate gaps in commercial financing for energy projects in the United States that utilize innovative technology to reduce, avoid, or sequester greenhouse gas emissions and support clean energy deployment and energy infrastructure reinvestment in the United States. LPO can provide first-of-a-kind projects and other high-impact, energy-related ventures with access to debt capital and flexible financing that private lenders cannot provide.

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Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity Incentives

To incentivize owners and operators of hydroelectric facilities for capital improvements related to maintaining and enhancing hydroelectricity generation by improving grid resiliency, improving dam safety, and environmental improvements.

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Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP)

To improve facilities within, or outside of and directly related to operations of or an intermodal connection to, coastal seaports, inland river ports, and Great Lakes ports.

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Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE)

To forgive up to 60% of loans for renewable energy projects that use wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal, or biomass, as well as for renewable energy storage projects.

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Puerto Rico – Energy Resilience Fund

To support residential rooftop solar and battery storage installations and offer consumer protection and education resources in Puerto Rico. Through this deployment-focused funding, DOE aims to incentivize the installation of roughly 30,000–40,000 residential solar and battery systems.

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Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs)

To develop 6-10 regional clean hydrogen hubs that: 1) Demonstrably aid the achievement of the clean hydrogen production standard developed; 2) Demonstrate the production, processing, delivery, storage and end-use of clean hydrogen, and; 3) Can be developed into a national clean hydrogen network to facilitate a clean hydrogen economy.

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Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program

To support the creation of new, or the expansion of existing, state-based programs or initiatives that improve renewable energy siting processes at the state and local levels.

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Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation

To enable sustained, cost-effective implementation of updated building energy codes to save customers money on their energy bills.

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Rural Energy Pilot Program (REPP)

To increase access to renewable energy in rural communities. Funds can be used to support: (1) Community energy planning, capacity building, and technical assistance; (2) Community efficiency and weatherization; and (3) Installation and equipping of community-scale renewable energy technologies and systems

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Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP)

To provide loans to rural utilities and other companies who provide energy efficiency loans to qualified consumers to implement durable cost-effective energy efficiency measures.

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Section 108 Loan

To provide communities a source of financing for economic development, housing rehabilitation, public facilities, and large-scale physical development projects. This is the loan guarantee provision of the CDBG Program allowing communities to leverage portions of their CDBG funds for federally guaranteed loans large enough to pursue physical and economic revitalization projects capable of redeveloping entire neighborhoods. Financing infrastructure with Section 108 Loans Section 108 loans may be used to finance the construction, reconstruction, relocation, clearance, or installation of public facilities including street, sidewalk, and other site improvements that are part of the overall project.

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Solar Energy Evolution and Diffusion Studies 4 (SEEDS 4)

To invest in innovative social science research that generates actionable insights to improve large-scale solar (LSS) siting processes and outcomes for host communities—particularly those that are disadvantaged—and the solar industry.

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Solar for All

To spur the deployment of residential distributed solar energy and catalyze transformation in markets serving low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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Solar Technical Assistance

To help cities, counties, and regional organizations across the nation streamline processes that make it faster and easier to deploy solar energy, attract investment, and lower energy costs for families and businesses. DOE is expanding the program to incorporate new solar-related technologies and respond to the evolving needs of local governments.

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State Energy Program (SEP)

To enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. SEP emphasizes the state’s role as the decision maker and administrator for program activities within the state that are tailored to their unique resources, delivery capacity, and energy goals.

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States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP)

To support and improve regional economic development opportunities by supporting basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, workforce development and business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship.

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Strategies to Increase Hydropower Flexibility

To help strengthen hydropower’s ability to support an electric grid with an increasing amount of variable renewable energy resources.

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Sunny Awards for Equitable Community Solar

To recognize community solar projects and programs that employ or develop best practices to increase equitable access to the meaningful benefits of community solar for subscribers and their communities.

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Transmission Facility Financing

To provide direct loans to non-federal borrowers for the construction or modification of electric transmission facilities.

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Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments

To address knowledge gaps, specific challenges, decision-making considerations, planning, and project implementation strategies related to waste-to-energy.

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WaterSMART Water and Energy Efficiency Grants

To support projects that conserve and use water more efficiently; increase the production of hydropower; mitigate conflict risk in areas at a high risk of future water conflict; and accomplish other benefits that contribute to water supply reliability in the Western United States.

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

To reduce energy costs for low-income households by increasing the energy efficiency of the homes while ensuring the resident’s health and safety. It is the nation’s single largest residential whole-house energy efficiency program. The reauthorization provides funding through FY 2025 and expands to include renewable energy services and technologies as part of eligible technologies.

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Enhancement & Innovation Program (E&I)

To scale up residential weatherization efforts in DOE WAP-eligible buildings. Funding supports demonstration projects that have the potential to be scaled nationally, enhance the benefits realized by underserved communities, and ensure an equitable transition to a clean-energy economy.

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Enhancement & Innovation Program (E&I)

To scale up residential weatherization efforts in DOE WAP-eligible buildings. Funding supports demonstration projects that have the potential to be scaled nationally, enhance the benefits realized by underserved communities, and ensure an equitable transition to a clean-energy economy.

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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grants

To fund the deployment of renewable energy systems and other energy technologies and solutions not covered under WAP.

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Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)

To create economic mobility, address historic inequities for marginalized communities of color, rural areas, and other underserved and underrepresented communities, and connect workers who live or work in the Appalachian, Delta, and Northern Border regions, to stable, high-quality, family-sustaining jobs, enabling them to remain and thrive in these communities.

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