Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC)
The memo announcing funding for the WAP SERC opportunity is now available. Read it here!
SERC Quick Guide
Use this quick guide to navigate the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) Grant Application.
Enhancement & Innovation (E&I) Grant
The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for the WAP E&I Grant has been released.
E&I FOA Quick Guide
This guide covers important tips and key items within the Enhancement & Innovation Funding Opportunity Announcement.
Weatherization Memorandum 108: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) WAP E&I Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0002912)
This memorandum covers information about the WAP E&I Grant.

The application period for the Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC) grant from the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) is open until February 16, 2024. Please read Weatherization Memorandum 117 for instructions to apply.

The Concept Paper Deadline for the Enhancement & Innovation grant has closed. Only applicants who submitted a Concept Paper may submit a Full Application. The Full Application is due on January 5, 2024. Read the E&I FOA Quick Guide and the WAP E&I FOA, that was released on June 27th, 2023 for instructions on applying.

    Applicants may apply for more than one grant if they meet the eligibility requirements for each individual grant. WAP Innovation grants are awarded in addition to WAP formula funds. Find out more about each type of grant below.

    Enhancement & Innovation (E&I)

    Eligible applicants include WAP Grantees, Subgrantees, and nonprofit entities.

    E&I Grant

    How to Apply

    Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) are released by the Department of Energy on the Clean Energy Infrastructure eXCHANGE and contain instructions for E&I applications.

    Funding opportunities are also announced through Weatherization Memorandum. See Memorandum 108 for information about the current E&I funding opportunity. 

    E&I applications consist of two phases—a concept paper and a full application. Please consult the application materials for further guidance.

    Opportunities and Deadlines

    The WAP E&I FOA was published July 27th, 2023. 

    • Concept Papers are due on 08/31/2023 at 5 pm ET on eXCHANGE. 
    • Full Applications are due on 01/05/2024 at 5 pm on eXCHANGE. 

    Please consult the WAP E&I FOA for more information. 

    Application Materials

    Sustainable Energy Resources for Consumers (SERC)

    Eligible applicants include current Department of Energy WAP Grantees and Subgrantees.

    SERC Grant

    How to Apply

    SERC funding opportunities are announced through Weatherization Memorandum. See Memorandum 117 for information, application instructions and materials about the current SERC funding opportunity.

    The application consists of one Full Application Package.

    Who Is Eligible

    SERC funds are awarded to the WAP Grantee and will pass through the Grantee office to the WAP Subgrantee which can be a nonprofit entity or Community Action Agency (CAA), tribe, or other public entity such as a housing authority (see 10 CFR 440.3 “Local Applicant”). The Subgrantee may partner or contract with other entities such as private contractors, utilities, community-based organizations, etc.

    Direct Service Grantees (U.S. Territories) are also eligible for funds and may apply without the pass-through to Subgrantees and receive funds directly.

    Opportunities & Deadlines

    The SERC Memorandum 117 was published on November 1, 2023.

    • Full Applications are due on February 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. EST on PeerNet.

    Please consult the SERC Memorandum for more information.

    Past Application Materials

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