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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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.