Read the FAQs to learn more.
The Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants support the modernization of the electric grid to reduce impacts due to extreme weather and natural disasters. This program will fund comprehensive transformational transmission and distribution technology solutions that will mitigate multiple hazards across a region or within a community, including wildfires, floods, hurricanes, extreme heat, extreme cold, storms, and any other event that can cause a disruption to the power system. The program will prioritize projects generating the greatest community benefit in reducing the likelihood and consequences of disruptive events.
On November 18, 2022, GDO released a Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program, including the Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants. Concept papers were due by December 16, 2022. A public webinar was held on November 29, 2022.
Eligible entities that can apply for these grants include:
- Electric grid operators
- Electricity storage operators
- Electricity generators
- Transmission owners or operators
- Distribution providers
- Fuel suppliers
The program will provide up to $2.5 billion over five years ($500 million/year FY 22-26). The first funding cycle will include FY22 and FY23, up to $1 billion. Funding is capped at the amount the eligible entity has spent in the previous three years on hardening efforts. There is a 100% cost match for this program. The program includes a small utility set aside for those entities selling no more than 4 million MWh of electricity per year.

Visit the Grid and Transmission Program Conductor for additional information to help identify which financing program is most appropriate for individual projects.

The Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program is participating in the Clean Energy Innovator Fellowships, a unique workforce development program that matches recent graduates and new energy professionals to key energy organizations to support efforts to advance clean energy solutions.

Webinar Materials
Find materials including recordings, transcripts, and presentation slides from past informational webinars.
- GRIP Informational Webinar (November 29, 2022)
- Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships Program Applicant Informational Webinar (February 8, 2023)
- Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program Community Benefits Plan Training Webinar (February 27, 2023)
- GRIP Training for Secured by Design Considerations Webinar (February 28, 2023)
Information Resources
- GRIP Concept Paper Guidance (December 2022)
- GRIP Overview Fact Sheet (April 2023)
- Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants Fact Sheet (December 2022)
- GRIP Teaming Partner List (March 2023)
