Prime Recipient
- Serves as a program lead.
- Must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Is independent or in partnership with another organization.
- Has the capacity to curate a portfolio of potential subrecipients to optimize DOE goals.
- Has the capacity to provide techical assistance and manage all program activities, including reporting, project, and program management, for a portfolio of subrecipients.
Subrecipient
- Receives grant funds from a prime recipient for energy upgrades.
- Must be a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Presents a project(s) for consideration to one or more prime recipient(s).
- Has the potential for high energy savings.
- Has demonstrated financial need.
- Has the potential to benefit disadvantaged communities.
Partner
- Supports the prime recipient.
- May or may not be a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Complements the capacities of a potential prime recipient by providing any of the following:
- Technical assistance
- Financial assistance
- Program management
- Community engagement.