About the EECBG Program
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a $550 million grant program funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). It is designed to assist states, local governments, and Tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use and costs.
LEGAL AUTHORITY AND BACKGROUND: The EECBG Program is authorized under Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), as amended,1 and signed into Public Law (PL 110-140) on December 19, 2007. All awards made under this program shall comply with applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards at 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 910 and Section 40552 of IIJA.
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- Technical Assistance Vouchers Award Management: Review requirements for technical assistance voucher reporting
Traditional Grants Award Management
Use the sections below to learn about reporting and compliance for traditional grants (not vouchers), including required components, timelines, and locations to report.
Project Management Reporting
- Purpose: To document progress of EECBG Program funded projects.
- What to include:
- Milestones: determined by recipient on the application, used to track goals
- Financial metrics: dollars expended for each period
- Process metrics: program and IIJA specific metrics
- Grantees selected one or more metric areas in their application. Here, recipients should report on progress made in any relevant process metrics.
- Examples include:
- Number of buildings retrofitted
- Estimated kWh of annual electricity savings
- Qualitative descriptions: used to provide additional information on project not captured in the metrics listed above. Potential requests might include:
- Determination if the project is an ‘infrastructure investment’ and relevant information
- Remark on problems/issues that have arisen or if there is variance from the plan
- Share good news, success stories, and general updates on the progress of the project
- Provide supplemental information on the process metrics entered above
- Inform the project officer of any updates to the project
- Where to submit: PAGE platform
- Links to helpful resources:
- Timeline:
- States and local governments with awards > $250,000: quarterly (reports are due on January 30, April 30, July 30, & October 30)
- Local governments with awards < $250,000: semi-annually, reports are due on on April 30 and October 30
- Tribes: annually (reports are due on October 30)
- Special notes:
- Performance Reports submitted must include an update for each of the activities that a recipient pursues
- Any energy savings should be reported on in the process metrics.
- Local governments receiving awards under $250,000 may be subject to a higher-frequency reporting requirement.
- If you are awaiting approval for previously submitted reports, please note that the PAGE system now allows the submission of new reports regardless of the approval status of prior submissions. If you see an error message in PAGE saying the "Create New" report option has been disabled, please check back closer to the reporting deadline. The EECBG Program team is aware some recipients are still seeing that message and are working to resolve those issues on a case-by-case basis.
- Purpose: To document grant's financial progress.
- What to include: Federal Cash, Federal Expenditures, Unobligated Balance, Recipient Share, Program Income, Indirect Expenses. Reference the EECBG Program Reporting Resources and Reminders document to understand how to fill out the form based on whether the grantee uses a cash or accrual accounting system. Use the “remarks” section to explain all drawdowns from ASAP during the reporting period, any discrepancies between costs incurred and funds drawn down, and any other information of interest to DOE.
- Where to submit: PAGE platform
- Timeline:
- Local governments with awards < $250,000 submit semi-annually (reports are due on April 30 and October 30)
- States and local governments with awards >$250,000 submit quarterly (reports are due on January 30, April 30, July 30, & October 30)
- Tribes submit annually (reports are due on October 30)
- Links to helpful resources:
Award Management Reporting
- Purpose: To ensure compliance with local wage and labor standards for all projects involving contracted labor.
- What to include:
- Weekly Payroll Reports
- Includes record of hours worked and wages paid, including fringe benefit contributions & certified payrolls. Prime Contractors/Subrecipients upload and approve certified payroll reports (CPRs), including those submitted by subcontractors. Grantees (prime recipients) review and accept/reject CPRs, and DOE monitors CPRs for compliance. Additional details are provided in Figure 2 on pages 12-13 in this document.
- Grantees are responsible for tracking and maintaining DBA records for all subcontractors and sub-recipients.
- Semi-annual Enforcement Report
- Grantees must submit semi-annual reports on compliance and enforcement of the labor standards provision of the Davis-Bacon Act and its related acts.
- Weekly Payroll Reports
- Where to submit:
- Weekly Payroll Reports: LCPtracker (To start the LCPtracker registration process, please email eecbg@hq.doe.gov)
- Semi-annual Enforcement Report: PAGE platform
- Weekly Payroll Reports: LCPtracker (To start the LCPtracker registration process, please email eecbg@hq.doe.gov)
- Timeline:
- Weekly Payroll Reports: Weekly
- Semi-annual Assurance Report: Semi-annually (reports are due on April 21 and October 21)
- Links to helpful resources:
- Davis-Bacon and Related Acts | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
- Desk Guide: Provides simple, non-technical guidance to help contractors and subcontractors better understand their obligations under DBA
- DOE has selected LCPtracker to support DBA Compliance
- Weekly DBA Payroll Tracking with LCPtracker: Offers guidance on using LCPtracker for payroll tracking and compliance.
- LCP Helpdesk: Technical support for CPR submissions
- Phone number: 714-669-0052 x 4
- Email: support@lcptracker.com
- DOE LCPtracker Guidance - YouTube
- EECBG Formula Grantees Reporting Resources and Reminders
- Special Notes:
- The DBA applies to contractors and subcontractors of the recipient or sub-recipients for contracts more than $2,000 for the construction, alteration, and/or repair of public buildings or public works, including painting and decorating, where the United States or the District of Columbia is a direct party to the contract.
- Reports need to be submitted for periods when DBA applies (weekly for payroll reports and twice yearly for DBA Enforcement Report). All grantees must submit the Semi-annual Assurance Report, regardless of whether any project work is occurring. If work is not taking place, please submit a zeroed-out report.
- Special notes:
- Applicability: BABA applies to EECBG recipients with awards of over $250,000 for activities involving the purchase and installation of EECBG formula eligible equipment and associated materials. This $250,000 threshold includes your formula allocation, local cost share, and leveraged funds (e.g., utility rebates) necessary to complete your project.
- Reporting: Grantees must maintain records of product specifications and confirmations of BABA compliance in the form of an assurance letter or documentation from the supplier, manufacturer, or vendor providing the covered product(s). (Refer to the example template BABA Compliance Letter attached with this guide). Note: Product specification sheets may not be sufficient for compliance. Grantees are responsible for legal due diligence when obtaining documentation and letters from suppliers and vendors. See 2 CFR 184.5 for more information.
- For additional details, visit the DOE IIJA Build America, Buy America website.
- Waivers:
- All BABA waivers must be approved in advance of incurring costs. Retroactive approval is not possible.
- General Applicability Public Interest
- These waivers are applied when the Buy America Requirement would be inconsistent with the public interest. Key examples for EECBG recipients include:
- Small Grants, De Minimis, and Minor Components Waiver (BABA Waiver 2023-01)
- Valid Through: 7/28/2028
- Small Grants: Total project cost (including cost share) is under $250,000.
- De Minimis: Non-compliant BABA material costs do not exceed 5% of the total applicable project costs. Applicable project costs include compliant and non-compliant material costs across iron or steel products, manufactured products, and construction materials. (PV non-availability waiver compliant modules are considered BABA compliant).
- Minor Components: (Rarely used for EECBG Program projects). Waives minor components (e.g., nuts, bolts) not domestically produced, used with domestically produced iron or steel products, if their value doesn't exceed 5% of the cost of the domestically produced iron or steel products.
- Indian Tribes – Multi-Agency Waiver (BABA Waiver 2025-12)
- Valid Through: 1/9/2030
- For more information specific to Tribes, click the provided link.
- Small Grants, De Minimis, and Minor Components Waiver (BABA Waiver 2023-01)
- These waivers are applied when the Buy America Requirement would be inconsistent with the public interest. Key examples for EECBG recipients include:
- Project-Specific Non-Availability
- These apply when U.S.-produced iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not available in sufficient quantities, satisfactory quality, or are not reasonably available. DOE does not maintain a list of BABA compliant products or recommend specific vendors.
- A list of all currently approved waivers is available here. This includes the EECBG and Solar Module Non-Availability Waiver (BABA WAV 2025-09) for solar modules with final assembly in the United States, valid through December 31, 2025.
- Unreasonable Cost Waiver
- These apply when the inclusion of U.S. manufactured products including iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent.
- Submitting a Waiver
- If a general applicability waiver isn't suitable, or if you're struggling to find/verify compliant products or reasonably priced options, complete the This was an empty link: BABA Waiver FormBABA Waiver Form and submit it to EECBG@hq.doe.gov. Your request will be directed to your Project Officer.
- Note project specific waivers cannot be approved retroactively for purchases already made.
- Link to helpful resources:
- Special notes:
- Purpose: To ensure that federal projects assess environmental impacts and preserve historic resources.
- What to include: Activities utilizing the Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreements must submit an annual Historic Preservation Report. This must include activities conducted by sub-recipient(s).
- Where to submit: PAGE platform
- Timeline: Due annually on September 15
- Links to helpful resources:
- Special notes:
- Guidance on filling out the Historic Preservation Report
- All local governments, states, D.C., and some territories are covered by a state Historic Preservation Programmatic agreement. Those agreement list exempted activities to assess when completing the annual report. Please contact the EECBG Program inbox at eecbg@hq.doe.gov to obtain your state’s Historic Preservation Programmatic agreement.
- You do not need to complete the Historic Preservation Report if:
- You completed the Historic Preservation report last year and have NO project changes.
- Your project locations are all non-public/ private property.
- Your project is only EV/hybrids or EV chargers.
- NOTE: if your project is only streetlights, please use the activity count of “1.”
- Guidance on filling out the Historic Preservation Report
- Purpose: To ensure that federal projects assess environmental impacts and preserve historic resources.
- What to include: NEPA logs: NEPA log templates can be foundThis was an empty link: here. This must be submitted for all activities - including those conducted by sub-recipient(s).
- Where to submit: NEPA logs: Via email to EECBG.NEPA@ee.doe.gov and the CC EECBG Team at EECBG@hq.doe.gov
- Timeline: Due quarterly (January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30)
- Links to helpful resources:
- Special notes:
- Guidance on filling out the NEPA log
- Those who completed NEPA SOW #1 must submit quarterly logs regardless of ground-disturbing activities (use "N/A" for inapplicable rows).
- The NEPA Control Number is GFO-EECBG-2023.
- Guidance on filling out the NEPA log
- Purpose: To capture and report subaward and executive compensation data.
- What to include: The prime recipient is required to file a FFATA (Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act) sub-award report.
- Where to submit: Subaward Reporting in SAM | SAM.gov
- Timeline: Due by the end of the month, following the month in which the prime recipient awards any sub-grant greater than or equal to $30,000
- Purpose: When awardee expends $1,000,000 or more during their fiscal year in federal awards, there must be a single or program-specific audit conducted.
- What to include: Audited financial statements
- Where to submit: Federal Audit Clearinghouse
- Timeline: Due within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s) or 9 months after the end of the audit period (recipient’s fiscal year-end)
- Purpose: To collect information related to tangible personal property (equipment and supplies).
- What to include: Annual inventory of federally-owned property (government-furnished) where the award specifies that title to the property vests with the federal government, whether it is in the possession of the prime recipient or subrecipient(s).
- Where to submit: Email to DOE Project Officer
- Timeline: Due within 90 calendar days after the end of the annual reporting period
- Links to helpful resources: Post-Award Reporting Forms | Grants.gov
- Purpose: To collect information related to tangible personal property (equipment and supplies).
- What to include: Equipment with an acquisition cost above $5,000 must be included in the inventory.
- Where to submit: PAGE platform
- Timeline: Due within 5 calendar days of the event or as specified
- Links to helpful resources: Post-Award Reporting Forms | Grants.gov
- Special notes: Disposition Request/Report (SF-428 & SF-428C) is required if disposition occurs (if federal property is transferred to awardee) at any time other than award closeout.
Closeout Reporting
- Purpose: To provide guidelines and resources to support a compliant closeout.
- Links to helpful resources:
Equipment Rebate Vouchers Award Management
Use the sections below to learn about reporting and compliance for equipment rebates (not traditional grants or technical assistance vouchers), including required components, timelines, and locations to report. Please be sure to review your terms and conditions, the Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist (FARC), and your NEPA Determination for detailed information on reporting requirements. All equipment rebate recipients are responsible for ensuring their EECBG Program project is in compliance.
- Log into the Voucher Portal
- Select “My Applications”
Important Note:
To ensure uninterrupted access to the Voucher Portal:- Make sure your contact information is up to date.
- If your primary contact is leaving their role, we strongly recommend adding additional users to the portal to prevent any disruption in access or reporting.
- Only primary contacts can add new users.
How to Add a New Contact
- Log into the Voucher Portal.
- Click on the My Account page, located in the profile menu in the upper-right corner of the header.
- Click “Invite Third Party Contact” to add a new contact to your account.
More guidance is available in the Portal FAQs.
If the primary contact has already left their role and you cannot access the voucher portal, please note that portal contact updates are unfortunately taking longer than anticipated. However, you will not be penalized for late submissions due to this issue.
Project Management Reporting
- Purpose: To document progress of EECBG Program funded projects.
- Who Should Submit:
- All voucher recipients
- All project progress that occurred during each fiscal year (October 1-September 30) must be captured in the performance report
- What to include:
- Milestones: determined by recipient & used to track goals
- Financial metrics: total reimbursement received
- Process metrics: program and IIJA specific metrics reported on based on the nature of the project
- Qualitative descriptions: used to provide additional information on project not captured in metrics
- Where to submit:
- Voucher Portal (My Applications < Relevant Application < Reporting < Performance Report)
- Step-by-step photos instructions for submitting this requirement can be found in the EECBG Program Equipment Rebate Reporting Requirements PowerPoint presentation
- If you experience technical difficulties with the portal, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/g/aAKmv9Q2fC?origin=lprLink
- Voucher Portal (My Applications < Relevant Application < Reporting < Performance Report)
- Timeline:
- Annually (reports are due on October 31)
- Annual reports will be waived for those who have not yet completed equipment purchase and installation
- No action is required for the waiver
- If your project is finished in first year, the report can be submitted once as a final report
- Annual reports will be waived for those who have not yet completed equipment purchase and installation
- Final (120 days after award closeout)
- Annually (reports are due on October 31)
- Links to helpful resources:
- Special notes:
- Any energy savings, including fuel switching and/or installation of energy systems, should be reported on in the process metrics.
- If your project has not started yet, the Annual Performance Report will be waived. No action is required for the waiver.
- If your project has started but has not been completed within the past fiscal year, please submit the Annual Performance Report for the work completed so far.
- If your project is completed within the first year, the report can submitted once as a final report.
- Purpose: To document grant's financial progress.
- Who Should Submit:
- All voucher recipients
- All project–related expenditures and reimbursements that occurred during each fiscal year (October 1-September 30) must be captured in the SF-425
- Please work with your accounting department as needed
- What to include:
- Report consists of the following for project work completed to date of submission:
- Federal Expenditures: report on total payment amount from DOE
- Report consists of the following for project work completed to date of submission:
- Where to submit: Please complete the Annual Financial Report (SF-425) form and upload it to the Voucher Portal (My Applications < Relevant Application < Reporting)
- Step-by-step photos instructions for submitting this requirement can be found in the EECBG Program Equipment Rebate Reporting Requirements PowerPoint presentation
- Timeline:
- Annually (reports are due on October 31)
- Annual reports will be waived for those who have not yet completed equipment purchase and installation in the first year
- No action is required for the waiver
- If the project is finished in first year, the report can be submitted once as a final report
- Annual reports will be waived for those who have not yet completed equipment purchase and installation in the first year
- Final (120 days after award closeout)
- Annually (reports are due on October 31)
- Links to helpful resources:
- SF-425 annotatedThis was an empty link: template with instructions for completion (Note: Do not submit the annotated template, as it expired)
- EDA - Completing the SF-425 Federal Financial Report (FFR).
- FEMA – Instructions on Completing the Completing the SF-425 Federal Financial Report (FFR)
- Special notes:
- If your project has not started yet, the SF-425 will be waived. No action is required for the waiver.
- If your project has started but has not been completed within the past fiscal year, please submit the SF-425 for the work completed so far.
- If your project is completed within the first year, you should submit the form once as a final report.
Award Management Reporting
- Purpose: To ensure compliance with local wage and labor standards for all projects involving contracted labor.
- All projects funded, in whole or in part, by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that involve construction, alteration, or repair are required to follow Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) standards (Section 41101 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).
- The Davis-Bacon Act helps ensure that federally funded projects uphold local wage and labor standards. This includes the requirement that award recipients pay at least the prevailing wages to workers performing project construction.
- Who Should Submit:
- Entities with projects involving contracted labor (hired outside labor, not governmental internal staff)
- Compliance includes two ongoing tracking requirements:
- Weekly payroll tracking during project installation
- Semi-annual reporting – to ensure compliance
- What to include:
- Weekly Payroll Reports
- All payroll tracking is done in DOE’s LCPtracker system. Even if you have your own LCPtracker system, you still must track your EECBG Program project payroll in DOE’s LCPtracker system.
- Includes record of hours worked and wages paid, including fringe benefit contributions & certified payrolls.
- Grantees are responsible for tracking and maintaining DBA records for all contractors.
- Platforms to assist with tracking include LCPtracker.
- Semi-Annual Assurance Report
- Grantees must submit semi-annual reports on compliance and enforcement of the labor standards provision of the Davis-Bacon Act and its related acts.
- Weekly Payroll Reports
- Where to submit:
- Weekly Payroll Reports: LCPtracker
- Semi-Annual Assurance Report:
- Web version (Preferred Method/ Note: The Microsoft Form link is only available around the deadline submission period. If the link is not accessible, please use the PDF version instead)
- PDF version – Email the completed form to DBAenforcementreports@hq.doe.gov and CC dl-eecbgvouchers@hq.doe.gov
- Timeline:
- Weekly Payroll Reports: Weekly
- Semi-Annual Assurance Report: Semi-annually
- Reports are due on April 21 (for work from October 1-March 31)
- Reports are due on October 21 (for work from April 1 – September 30)
- Links to helpful resources:
- LCPtracker Registration Support: Schedule a 20-minute one-on-one LCPtracker registration support meeting, designed to increase transparency and streamline the process
- Please note: To help ensure a smooth meeting, please complete the LCPtracker form in the voucher portal before your scheduled time
- If you are unable to complete the form, please bring the following information to your meeting:
- Full name, phone number, and email address of the registrant
- Date of bid/contract search
- If you are unable to complete the form, please bring the following information to your meeting:
- Step-by-step photos instructions for LCPtracker registration can be found in the EECBG Program Equipment Rebate Reporting Requirements PowerPoint presentation
- Please note: To help ensure a smooth meeting, please complete the LCPtracker form in the voucher portal before your scheduled time
- Davis-Bacon and Related Acts | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
- Desk Guide: Provides simple, non-technical guidance to help contractors and subcontractors better understand their obligations under DBA
- Weekly DBA Payroll Tracking with LCPtracker: Offers guidance on using LCPtracker for payroll tracking and compliance
- LCP Helpdesk: Technical support for CPR submissions
- Phone number: 714-669-0052 x 4
- Email: support@lcptracker.com
- DOE LCPtracker Guidance - YouTube
- Davis-Bacon Act Requirements for Recipients of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funding | Department of Energy
- LCPtracker Registration Support: Schedule a 20-minute one-on-one LCPtracker registration support meeting, designed to increase transparency and streamline the process
- Special notes:
- The DBA applies to contractors and subcontractors of the recipient or sub-recipients for contracts more than $2,000 for the construction, alteration, and/or repair of public buildings or public works, including painting and decorating, where the United States or the District of Columbia is a direct party to the contract. Reports need to be submitted for periods when DBA applies - weekly for payroll reports during installation and twice yearly for DBA Semi-Annual Report for the during of the EECBG Project). You do not need to submit payroll reports if there is no laboring work occurring.
- Purpose: To ensure compliance with local wage and labor standards for all projects involving contracted labor.
- Purpose: Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) established a domestic content procurement preference for all Federal financial assistance obligated for infrastructure projects after May 14, 2022. Learn more: Build America, Buy America | Department of Energy.
- Who Should Submit: EECBG Program projects totaling $250,000 or more
- Special notes:
- There is no formal report for BABA. However, you should be able to demonstrate compliance upon request, if asked as part of monitoring procedures. An example would be a letter from the manufacturer confirming the equipment is BABA compliant.
- EECBG Program projects totaling $250,000 or more must comply with BABA.
- Projects with equipment that is not permanently installed or considered infrastructure, such as vehicles or LED bulbs are exempt from BABA.
- Waivers:
- There is a broad waiver for entities with EECBG Program projects under $250,000 and Tribes.
- Important note: If your entity was allocated $250,000 or more, but your funded project total (inclusive of fed share and recipient cost share) is less than $250,000, BABA requirements would not apply. If the funded project total (inclusive of fed share and recipient cost share) is less than $250,000 then the waiver applies. You do not need to apply for or submit paperwork to be eligible for this waiver.
- For more information on waivers, please visit: DOE Buy America Requirement Waiver Requests | Department of Energy.
- Purpose: To ensure that federal projects assess and mitigate environmental impacts and preserve historic resources.
- Who Should Submit:
- Historic Preservation applies to projects regardless of which statement of work you are following
- Projects that are only EV/hybrids or EV chargers are the only projects exempt from Historic Preservation reporting
- Please check your NEPA determination and Statement of Work for specific requirements
- Historic Preservation applies to projects regardless of which statement of work you are following
- What to include: Activities utilizing the Historic Preservation Programmatic Agreements must submit an annual Historic Preservation Report.
- Where to submit: U.S. Department of Energy Annual Historic Preservation Report (office.com)(Please submit your report by September 15, as the form closes after the annual deadline)
- Timeline: Reports are due annually on September 15
- Links to helpful resources:
- Special notes:
- All local governments, states, D.C., and some territories are covered by a state Historic Preservation Programmatic agreement. Please contact the EECBG Program inbox at eecbg@hq.doe.gov to obtain your state’s Historic Preservation Programmatic agreement.
- You do not need to complete the Historic Preservation Report if:
- You completed the Historic Preservation report last year and have NO project changes.
- Your project is only EV/hybrids or EV chargers.
- Helpful guidance:
- Program name: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.
- Grant number: use your application number, E.G. EECEQ-00000 or IA-0000000000.
- The “Total number of non-administrative activities being undertaken with DOE funds” should equal the total number of buildings in your project. If all project work is in one building, you should have “one (1)” for the “Total number of non-administrative activities being undertaken with DOE funds.”
- NOTE: if your project is only streetlights, please use the activity count of “1.”
- Purpose: To ensure that federal projects assess environmental impacts and preserve historic resources.
- Who Should Submit: Please check your NEPA determination and Statement of Work for specific requirements
- What to include:
- Projects using NEPA SOW 1 – projects with ground disturbance must submit quarterly NEPA logs during their project period. NEPA log templates can be found here. This must be submitted for all activities.
- Projects using NEPA SOW 2 are exempt from the NEPA log requirement, but must submit Historic Preservation Reporting.
- Where to submit:
- Step #1: Email it as an attachment to nepalogs@ee.doe.gov and CC dl-eecbgvouchers@hq.doe.gov.
- Step #2: Upload it to the Voucher Portal (My Applications < Relevant Application < Reporting < Upload the NEPA log)
- Timeline:
- NEPA logs should be submitted quarterly
- Please submit the first log during the quarter before project work begins
- Special notes:
- Enter “GFO-EECBG-ERV2023-001” as the NEPA Control Number in row 12.
- If there are no updates to your project since the previous quarter, simply check the box labeled “Check if no new activities were funded since the previous quarter and only complete the green fields, as applicable" in row 8.
- If work locations change, please be sure to include that information in the log.
- Purpose: When awardee expends $750,000 (application approved before 10/1/24) or $1,000,000 (application approved on or after 10/1/24) or more during their fiscal year in federal awards, there must be a single or program-specific audit conducted.
- Who Should Submit: All projects that meet the above criteria. Please work with your accounting department as needed
- What to include: Audited financial statements
- Where to submit: Federal Audit Clearinghouse
- Timeline: Due within 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report(s) or 9 months after the end of the audit period (recipient’s fiscal year-end)
Closeout Reporting
- Purpose: To collect information related to tangible personal property (equipment and supplies).
- Who Should Submit:
- All projects should submit the SF-428 and SF-428B
- If you purchase any individual pieces of equipment that are $10,000 or more, you must submit a SF-428S
- What to include:
- Invoices; Receipts; Photos of installed equipment including model numbers or VIN (as applicable).
- At least two quotes for any invoices/ receipts that are $50,000 or more.
- Correct and active unique entity identifier (UEI) number in SAM.gov as that is where voucher reimbursement payment will be sent.
- Recipients should maintain records of BABA compliance confirmation for allocations of $250,000 or more for infrastructure project equipment that is (i) iron or steel products; (ii) manufactured products; and/ or (iii) construction materials; but do not need to submit these records as part of their closeout reporting. Learn more: Build America, Buy America | Department of Energy.
- Where to submit: Voucher Portal
- Timeline: Due within 30 days of project completion
- Links to helpful resources: Post-Award Reporting Forms | Grants.gov
- Purpose: To collect information related to tangible personal property (equipment and supplies).
- What to include: Equipment with an acquisition cost above $5,000 must be included in the inventory.
- Where to submit: Voucher Portal
- Timeline: Due within 5 days of equipment disposition or as specified
- Links to helpful resources: Post-Award Reporting Forms | Grants.gov
- Special notes: This report is only needed if you plan to dispose of the equipment purchased with federal funding at the end of your project.
Technical Assistance Vouchers Award Management
Reporting requirements for technical assistance (not traditional grants or equipment rebates vouchers) will be completed by the technical assistance administrator. Entities will review and approve reports for accuracy before submission to DOE.