The application period for Energy Efficiency Grant funding is now open The application period for Energy Efficiency Grants opened Nov. 9 This grant opportunity is part of the Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants Program. Approximately $3,570,000 in funding will be available to grantees with a maximum of $500,000 available to each applicant. There is no minimum request amount. The deadline to apply is 4 p.m. on Jan. 29, 2021. These grants are for energy efficiency retrofits at existing facilities that result in energy and operational cost savings. This funding enables organizations to take actionable steps toward reducing energy and water consumption in existing public facilities across Washington State. In addition to realizing cost savings, this program provides opportunities to improve the health and safety for building occupants such as students, teachers and other public employees, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Eligible grantees include: - Local Agencies
- Local Agencies include any city, town, county, special purpose district, municipal corporation, agency, port district or authority, or political subdivision of any type, or any other entity or authority of local government in corporate form or otherwise.
- Public Higher Education Institutions
- School Districts
- State Agencies
- Federally Recognized Tribal Governments
To increase the equitable distribution of resources and funding, the program sets aside 20% of the funding for projects located in small towns and cities (populations of 5,000 or less). These entities have a lower match requirement, ensuring that rural communities with fewer resources also benefit from energy efficiency projects. In 2019, new proviso language was adopted to allow the inclusion of federally recognized Tribal governments as eligible applicants. The estimated timeline for this round of funding is below. There will be a question and answer period once the application opens. Please visit the EE Grant webpage for more details. | Estimated Date | Event | | Nov. 9 | RFA and Application Released | | Nov. 19 | Bidders Conference | | Dec. 3 | Technical session | | Jan. 29, 2021 | Application Deadline | | April 2021 | Final Decisions | | April 2021 | Awards | Please note, this application period is only for Energy Efficiency Grants. A solicitation for Solar Grants will be opened in separate future round. Visit the EE Grant webpage for more details and to sign up for email updates.  | 
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