With $97 billion in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is expanding its existing programs and creating new pathways for federal investments to help achieve carbon-free electricity in the U.S. by 2035 and a net-zero economy by 2050. 

The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) is part of a concerted effort at the DOE to extend the capacity and capability of states, tribes, local governments, schools, and community-serving organizations to implement high-impact, self-sustaining clean energy projects that center the needs of low-income and disadvantaged communities. SCEP does this through the management and oversight of $16 billion in formula grants, competitive grant awards, consumer rebate grants, and technical assistance.

Below are the current open SCEP public sector funding and technical assistance opportunities. Visit the Clean Energy Infrastructure Funding Opportunity Exchange to view all current and past opportunities. 

Continue scrolling to view public sector opportunities across DOE and other federal agencies. This resource will continue to evolve as we add opportunities as they become available*, so be sure to check back frequently.

 

SCEP Funding & Technical Assistance Programs

opportunity name source type of assistance recipients closing date status
State Energy Program (SEP) Direct Technical Assistance BIL Section 40109 Technical Assistance Designated lead agencies from states and territories 4/12/2024 Apply Now
State Energy Program (SEP) Year 2024 Formula Awards N/A Formula Grant State Energy Offices Depending on PY End Date: 4/26/2024; 5/10/2024; 5/24/2024 Administrative and Legal Requirements Document
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program: Formula BIL Section 40552 Formula Grant State, local government, and tribes Local Government: 4/30/2024; Tribes: 5/31/2025 Administrative and Legal Requirements Document
Assistance for Latest and Zero Building Energy Codes IRA Section 50131 Competitive Funding States, Territories and units of local government that have the authority to adopt building codes Concept Paper (required): Closed; Full Application: 4/30/2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (C-SITE) N/A Competitive Grant Local governments or Tribal governments representing: disadvantaged communities; energy communities; and/or small- and medium-sized jurisdictions. 5/31/2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
2024 Renew America's Schools Prize BIL Section 40541 Prize One local educational agency (LEA); and one or more Schools; Nonprofit, For-Profit, or Community Partner that have the knowledge and capacity to partner and assist with energy improvements Phase 1: 6/13/2024 Apply Now
Energy Auditor Training (EAT) Grant Program BIL Section 40503(a) Competitive Grant States 6/28/2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
Training for Residential Energy Contractors (TREC) IRA Section 50123 Competitive Grant States, territories, and District of Columbia 7/13/2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
Home Energy Rebate Program IRA Sections 50121 & 50122 Formula Grant States 1/31/2025 Administrative and Legal Requirements Document
Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign N/A Technical Assistance States and local governments, public schools and institutions of higher education, public healthcare Open Continuous Contact to Join
Renew America's Nonprofits Teaming List N/A Technical Assistance and Peer Networking Non-Profits Open Continuous Join the Teaming List
Renew America's Schools Grant BIL Section 40502 Competitive Grant Public schools Closed Round 1 Selectees Announced
Energy CLASS Prize BIL Section 40502 Competitive Grant Public schools Closed Phase 1 Winners Announced
Renew America's Nonprofits BIL Section 40542 Competitive Grant Nonprofit organizations Closed Meet the 9 Prime Selectees
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program: Competitive BIL Section 40552 (b) Competitive Grant U.S. local governments and Indian tribes Closed Meet the 12 Selectees
Building Training Centers and Industrial Assessment Centers BIL Section 40521(b) Competitive Grant Institutions of higher education (community colleges, trade schools, union training programs) Closed Meet the Selectees
Energy Futures Grant N/A Competitive Grant Local gov, states, communities, tribes, CBOs, utilities, nonprofits, academia Closed Closed
Communities LEAP (Local Energy Action Program) N/A Technical Assistance LEAP Eligible Communities Closed Meet Cohort 2 of Communities LEAP
Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Technical Assistance BIL Section 40502(e) Technical Assistance Eligible States for RLF Funding Closed Closed
Weatherization Assistance Program Enhancement & Innovations BIL Section 40551 Competitive Grant WAP Grantees and Subgrantees, non-profits Closed Closed
State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training (TREC) Grants IRA Section 50123 Formula Grant States Closed Closed
Career Skills Training (CST) Program BIL Section 40513 Competitive Grant Non-Profit Partnerships Closed Closed
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Community Energy Fellowship BIL Section 40552 Technical Assistance Local Governments and Tribes Closed Closed
Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship (CEIF): Host Institutions N/A Technical Assistance and Peer Networking Host Institution Eligible Entities Closed Closed

Other Federal Funding & Technical Assistance Programs

opportunity name administering agency type of assistance recipients closing date status
Solutions for Lasting, Viable Energy Infrastructure Technologies (SOLVE IT) Prize DOE Prize Awards and Technical Assistance Individuals, nonprofits, local government entities, economic development organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations Phase 1 - Embark Deadline: 4/12/2024 Apply Now
Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant FY24 DOE Competitive Grants States, territories, and federally recognized Indian tribes 4/17/2024 Administrative and Legal Requirements Document
Clean Energy and Manufacturing Workforce Training and Technical Assistance Awards (IAC Program) DOE Competitive Grants Community colleges, tribal colleges, technical colleges, trade schools, labor unions 5/16/2024 Apply Now
Heat Pump Defense Production Act Program DOE Competitive Grant State, territorial, and local governmental entities, and tribal nations Concept Paper (required): Closed; Full Application: 4/29/2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
Climate Pollution Reduction Grants EPA Competitive Grants State, municipal, tribal, and territorial entities General Competition: Closed; Tribes and territories competition: 5/1/2024 General Competition Funding Opportunity ; Competition for Tribes and Territories
Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce DOE Prize Non-profit, state, local government, or academic institution 5/21/2024 Apply Now
Clean Energy Technology on Tribal Lands DOE Competitive Grants Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Regional Corporations and Village Corporations, Intertribal Organizations, and Tribal Energy Development Organizations 5/30/2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
Resilient and Efficient Codes Implementation (RECI) DOE Competitive Grants State agency (including Territorial agencies) or Tribal government 6/13/2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement
Clean Bus Planning Awards Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Technical Assistance State, local government, private school bus fleets, nonprofit school transportation, and tribes Approximately through August 2024 Apply for the Award
Environmental Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program EPA Competitive Partnerships with Community Based Organizations 11/21/2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity
Better Buildings Challenge DOE Technical Assistance States, local governments, and K-12 schools Open Continuous Join the Challenge
Better Climate Challenge DOE Technical Assistance States, local governments, and K-12 schools Open Continuous Join the Challenge
Better Plants Program DOE Technical Assistance Public water and wastewater utilities Open Continuous Join the Challenge
Clean Energy to Communities Program: Expert Match DOE Technical Assistance City, town, county, and tribal governments Applications are accepted on a rolling basis Submit an Application
Industrial Assessment Centers DOE Technical Assistance Public water and wastewater utilities Open Continuous Find the Closest IAC Locations
Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAP) DOE Technical Assistance States, tribes, and local governments Open Continuous Onsite Energy TAP Directory
Building Energy Codes Program DOE Technical Assistance States or municipalities Open Continuous Contact Form
SolarAPP+ DOE Technical assistance is available to communities that adopt SolarAPP+ City and County Permitting Departments Open Continuous Register on NREL's website
SolSmart DOE Technical Assistance Cities, Towns, Counties, and Regional Organizations Open Continuous Join SolSmart
National Community Solar Partnership DOE Technical Assistance State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Government Open Continuous Join the Partnership
Solar Energy Innovation Network DOE Technical Assistance Government Entities Open Continuous Assistance for Early Adopters
Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange DOE Technical Assistance State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Governments Open Continuous Technical Assistance Opportunities

 

*This resource is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be comprehensive or exhaustive. For any resource listed, the specific agency responsible for the program should be contacted for more information regarding eligibility and availability.