1. Check to confirm that your state, local government, or Indian tribe is eligible for an EECBG Program formula award and determine your allocation amount:
   • States
   • Local Governments
   • Tribes. 
2. Determine if you will select a voucher or a grant (local governments and Indian tribes only). To learn more, check out Sections 2.3, 9.0, and Appendix 1 of the EECBG Program Application Instructions or watch a webinar (linked below).  
3. Review the allowable activities, found on page 6 of the EECBG Program Application Instructions. 
4. Submit this Optional Information Collection Form so DOE can keep in touch with you about the EECBG Program!

Step 1: Complete Pre-Application Steps

These steps are for grants only. For steps associated with a voucher, see section below.

1. Register for the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/. Registration in SAM will enable you to receive a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, which is required to complete nexts steps. Note: This can take three weeks to process, so it’s important to get started early!
2. Register in FedConnect, which will allow your organization to receive and acknowledge its award, athttps://www.fedconnect.net/. 
3. Provide information in the Pre-Award Information Sheet and return it to eecbg@hq.doe.gov by April 28, 2023. 
4. Expect an email from the PAGE system (which is the portal for application submissions) inviting you to apply within 3 weeks of emailing the Pre-Award Information Sheet. 

Step 2: Complete your application and submit it via the PAGE Platform

Once you have obtained your organization’s Unique Entity ID (UEI number) and have received an invitation from the PAGE platform, submit the following forms by either completing the online forms in PAGE, or uploading as attachments to PAGE:

• Standard Form 424 (Application form)
• Standard Form 424A (Budget summary)
• Budget Justification
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS). We recommend using the following optional templates: 
  • EECS Template for Local Governments
  • EECS Template for States
  • EECS Template for Tribes.
• Authorized Applicant: (Assurance Letter or Tribal Resolution)
• Assurance Letter: Davis Bacon Act
• A link to the applicant’s latest single audit as required by 2 CFR 200 Subpart F
• NEPA Statement of Work (for expedited reviews)
  • Statement of Work with PA and with Ground Disturbance
  • Statement of Work with PA and NO Ground Disturbance
  • Statement of Work withOUT PA, with Ground Disturbance
  • Statement of Work withOUT PA and NO Ground Disturbance
• NEPA Environmental Questionnaire (EQ-1), if directed to submit
• Indirect Rate Agreement or Rate Proposal (if applicable)
• Certifications regarding Lobbying (SF-LLL Disclosure Form to report lobbying)

These steps are for vouchers only. For steps associated with a grants, see section above. 

Step 1: Complete pre-application steps

• Provide information in the Pre-Award Information Sheet and return it to eecbg@hq.doe.gov by April 28, 2023 (voucher sections only). 
• Prepare your Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS). We recommend using the following optional templates: 
  • EECS Template for Local Governments
  • EECS Template for States
  • EECS Template for Tribes.
• Email your Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (EECS) to eecbg@hq.doe.gov. 

Step 2: Complete EECBG Program Voucher Application 

Stay tuned! More information forthcoming!

View recordings and see presentations of previous sessions of EECBG Program webinars below.

STATE GOVERNMENTS 

• Introduction to the EECBG Program for states and territories webinar recording. 
• Introduction to the EECBG Program for states and territories webinar presentation slides.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

• Introduction to the EECBG Program for local governments webinar recording.
• Introduction to the EECBG Program for local governments webinar presentation slides.

TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS 

• Introduction to the EECBG Program for tribal governments webinar recording.
• Introduction to the EECBG Program for tribal governments webinar presentation slides.

INTRODUCTION TO GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

Review this webinar for detailed guidance about the EECBG Program Grant Application Process. This webinar includes information about the necessary steps and materials required to apply for the program.

• Watch the recording–forthcoming!
• Read through the webinar presentation slides. 

Below are important documents you will need to read or fill out to apply for a EECBG Program Formula Grant. Note that more information is forthcoming to apply for the voucher application.

Guidance and Resources for EECBG Program

Forms for EECBG Program Formula Applications (Voucher & Grant)

Forms for EECBG Program Formula Applications (Grant Only)