Overview
The Industrial Training and Assessment Centers Implementation Grant Program is designed to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs) implement recommendations made in Industrial Training and Assessment Center or Onsite Energy CHP-TAP assessments since 2018, and recommendations made in assessments that DOE has deemed equivalent may be eligible.
These grants will bolster the U.S. manufacturing base by making grants available to support projects that modernize SMMs’ facilities with improved energy and material efficiency, enhanced cybersecurity, and increased use of smart and advanced manufacturing technologies to reduce waste and pollution, while increasing productivity.
Funding Amount
$400 Million
Funding Type
Grant
Area of Focus
Workforce Deployment
Eligible Uses
For eligible SMMs to (i) improve energy efficiency; material efficiency; cybersecurity; or productivity; or reduce waste production; greenhouse gas emissions; or non-greenhouse gas pollution.
Recipients
Small- and medium-sized manufacturers.
Period of Availability
Available until expended.
Funding Source
This grant is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL 40521 (b)(3)), a long-overdue investment in our nation's infrastructure, workers, families, and competitiveness. BIL includes more than $62 billion for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to deliver a secure energy future for the American people.
Grant awards are up to $300,000 per eligible project, at a 50% cost share (i.e., if a project costs $50,000, an implementation grant can cover up to $25,000). Other federal funds cannot count toward the applicant’s share.
In addition, the BIL allocated $150 million for the Industrial Training and Assessment Centers Program, which funds institutions of higher education, community colleges, trade schools, and union training programs to identify opportunities that optimize energy efficiency and environmental performance at manufacturing and other industrial facilities.
Third Party Assessors
You can apply to become an ITAC-Equivalent Energy Assessor through this grant program. Third party assessors qualify as "equivalent to ITAC assessments" in accordance with 42 USC§17116(a)(2)(C), so that their eligible clients can apply for implementation grants. See all "ITAC-equivalent" energy assessment providers.
Funding Details and Announcements
Note that elements of the solicitation (e.g., eligibility, criteria, deadlines) are subject to change with each quarterly review period.
JUN 7, 2023
Rolling Application Starts
JUL 14, 2023
Quarterly Review – Full Applications Due
OCT 6, 2023
Round 1 Selectees and Awards Announced
This round announced 41 SMMs across the country will receive a combined total of $5.2 million as the first round of Implementation Grants.
OCT 6, 2023
Round 1 Third Party Assessors Announced
These institutions are now qualified as ITAC equivalent.
DEC 31, 2023
Quarterly Review – Full Application Due
MAR 14, 2024
Round 2 Selectees and Awards Announced
This round announced 37 new SMMs will receive a combined total of $4.8 million selected to implement improvements at facilities that will save energy and reduce carbon emissions.
MAR 14, 2024
Round 2 Third Party Assessors Announced
These institutions are now qualified as ITAC equivalent.
MAR 31, 2024
Quarterly Review – Full Application Due
JUN 27, 2024
Round 3 Selectees and Awards Announced
This round announced 37 new SMMs will receive a combined total of $7.3 million selected to implement improvements at facilities that will save energy and reduce climate pollution.
JUL 1, 2024
Quarterly Review - Full Application Due
SEP 12, 2024
Round 4 Selectees and Awards Announced
This round announced 47 new small- and medium-sized manufacturers will receive a combined total of $9 million selected to implement improvements at facilities that will save energy and reduce climate pollution.
SEP 12, 2024
Round 4 Third Party Assessors Announced
These institutions are now qualified as ITAC equivalent.
OCT 1, 2024
Quarterly Review – Full Application Due
DEC 12, 2024
Round 5 Selectees and Awards Announced
This round announced 57 new small- and medium-sized manufacturers will receive a combined total of $14.8 million selected to implement improvements at facilities that will save energy and reduce climate pollution.
DEC 12, 2024
Round 5 Third Party Assessors Announced
These institutions are now qualified as ITAC equivalent.
JAN 10, 2025
Quarterly Review – Full Application Due
FEB 2025
DOE has extended the application deadline and selection process for this program to be compliant with Executive Orders.
Informational Webinars
DOE will host monthly Informational Office Hours to answer any questions from potential applicants before the next submission deadline.
News
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