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U.S. Federal Funding
Federal Funding Opportunities (U.S):
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Office of Water
This fund supports the installation, replacement, or upgrade of drinking water infrastructure. The funds may be used to support green infrastructure activities such as permeable pavement, rooftop gardens and other measures that help reduce the urban heat island effect and save energy.
Eligibility : State governments, community water systems, and non-profit non-community water systems.
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : Rolling
Contact : For state-specific contacts, see http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwsrf/nims/dwagency2.pdf
Web site : http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwsrf.html
Pollution Prevention Grant (PPG); a.k.a. Pollution Prevention Incentives for States (PPIS)
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
The Pollution Prevention Incentive for States (PPIS) grant program provides matching funds to state and tribal programs to support pollution prevention activities across all environmental media, and to develop state programs. Most PPIS grants fund state-based projects for technical assistance, training, outreach, education, regulatory integration, data collection, research, demonstration projects, and recognition programs .
Eligibility : State governments.
Amounts : EPA provides about $5 million annually through PPIS to help develop and sustain state pollution prevention program activities. Average grant in 2002 was $80,000.
Application Deadline : Request for proposals TBA Winter 2004; proposal probably due Spring 2004.
Contact : Michele Amhaz
Web site : http://www.epa.gov/p2/grants
Source Reduction Assistance Grants
Office of Prevention, Pesticides, and Toxic Substances
EPA is interested in supporting source reduction/pollution prevention and resource conservation projects that will provide an overall benefit to the environment by preventing the generation of pollutants at the source. Project initiatives can involve, but are not limited to, reducing production waste and consumption; improving facility and institutional operations by reducing pollutant use and exposure; reformulating and procuring products to reduce toxic constituents; improving reuse and recycling opportunities; reducing disposal risks; providing direct technical assistance to businesses and other organizations; encouraging green product design and manufacturing; conducting outreach; collecting and analyzing data; and integrating pollution prevention concepts in state, regional and tribal environmental media programs.
Eligibility : State and local governments, public schools, private universities, nonprofits.
Amounts : $5,000 - $100,000 per grant.
Application Deadline : April 16, 2004.
Contact : Michele Amhaz
(202) 564-8857
Web site : http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/2004RFP_sourcereduction.htm
Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations, and Special Purpose Grants (66.034)
Office of Air and Radiation
This program seeks to support surveys, studies, and investigations associated with air quality; identify, develop, and demonstrate pollution control techniques; prevent, reduce, and eliminate pollution; and evaluate the consequences of alternative strategies and mechanisms for use by those in economic, social, governmental, and environmental management positions.
Eligibility : State, tribal or local air pollution control, environmental or energy agencies, and nongovernmental
organizations focused on supporting environmental activities. 501(c)(4) entities
and for-profit entities are not eligible.
Amounts : TBA. In 2003, range was $5,000 to $750,000 for a total of $46.5 million.
Application Deadline : Varies.
Contact : Kari Bilal
USEPA Headquarters
Ariel Rios Building
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington , DC 20460
(202) 564-1356
bilal.kari@epa.gov
Web site : For general information on funding: http://www.cfda.gov/public/viewprog.asp?progid=1599
For information on current open solicitations: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html
Transportation and Air Quality Grants
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
OTAQ lists various grants and projects announced throughout the year. See Web site for current solicitations.
Eligibility : State, local, multi-state, and tribal air pollution control agencies.
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : Varies.
Contact : See individual solicitations for contact information.
Web site : http://www.epa.gov/otaq/rfp.htm
Healthy Communities Grant Program
EPA Region 1
The Healthy Communities Grant Program integrates nine EPA New England programs -- Assistance & Pollution Prevention: Schools Sector; Asthma; Children's Environmental Health; Community Air Toxics; Pesticides; Smart Growth; Tools for Schools; Toxics; and the Urban Environmental Program -- working in partnership to best identify competitive projects that will achieve measurable environmental and human health improvements in communities across New England. The Healthy Communities Grant Program is EPA New England's main grant program for working directly with communities to reduce environmental risks.
Eligibility : Nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, state and regional agencies, and K-12
schools working in target investment areas in the New England States of Connecticut , Maine ,
Massachusetts , New Hampshire , Rhode Island , and Vermont .
Amounts : TBA. In 2003, amounts were $5,000-$30,000.
Application Deadline : TBA. In 2003, the deadline was June 6.
Contact : Sandra Padula
USEPA Region 1
1 Congress St .
Suite 1100
Boston , MA 02114-2023
(617) 918-1797
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/ne/eco/uep/grants.html
Continuing Program Grants (Clean Air Act Section 105)
EPA Region 5
Section 105 of the Clean Air Act authorizes financial assistance to state, tribal, and local air pollution control agencies to administer programs for the prevention and control of air pollution or implementation of national air quality standards. EPA's Regional Offices manage Section 105 assistance programs and funding. Major funding categories include: ozone, carbon monoxide, air toxins, acid deposition, particulate matter, lead, permitting, and enforcement.
Eligibility : State, tribal, and local air pollution control agencies.
Amounts : $500,000 to $6 million per grant; grants total $25 million.
Application Deadline : August 1, 2004.
Contact : Robert B. Miller
Chief, Permits & Grants Section II (MI, MN, WI)
(312) 353-0396 and (312) 886-4447
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Web site : http://www.epa.gov/region5/business/funding-details2003.htm#cleanair-105
Project Grants (Clean Air Act Section 103)
EPA Region 5
Section 103 of the Clean Air Act authorizes funding of national and regional research and development programs for the prevention and control of air pollution. EPA's Regional Offices manage Section 103 assistance programs and funding. This program is designed to conduct research investigations, experiments, demonstrations, surveys, and
studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, and control of air pollution.
Eligibility : State, tribal, and local air pollution control agencies in and around Cincinnati , OH , Dayton ,
OH, Cook County , IL , and Detroit , MI .
Amounts : Grants total $5 million; individual amounts vary.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Robert B. Miller
Chief, Permits & Grants
(312) 353-0396 and (312) 886-4447
Web site : http://www.epa.gov/region5/business/funding-details2003.htm#cleanair-103
Department of Energy (DOE)
State Energy Program Projects
Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs (BTS)
The State Energy Program (SEP) provides funding to states to design and carry out their own energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. The program has produced many diverse and innovative projects in communities across the United States .
Eligibility : Energy offices of states, territories, and the District of Columbia .
Amounts : TBA; 16.6 million in 2003.
Application Deadline : TBA; possibly mid-May.
Contact : Joe Konrade
Buildings State Grants Program at DOE
(202) 586-8039
Joseph.Konrade@ee.doe.gov
Web site : http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/state_energy/participate.html
Solicitation Number : DE-PS36-03G093001-00
Best Practices Research and Development
Office of Industrial Technologies
Best Practices, a program of the United States Department of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT), works with industry to identify plant-wide opportunities for energy savings and process efficiency. Through the implementation of new technologies and systems improvements, OIT helps companies save energy and money, reduce pollution and emissions, and increase productivity.
Eligibility : Industry and manufacturing sectors.
Amounts : Up to $1 million for 3 years.
Application Deadline : TBA
Contact : Not available.
Web site : http://www.oit.doe.gov/bestpractices/solicitations.shtml
Solicitation Numbers : Beginning with DE-PS07.
Inventions and Innovation (I&I) Program
Office of Industrial Technologies
The DOE Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) awards cost-shared funding for R&D projects through a competitive solicitation process. Projects are performed by collaborative partnerships and must address specified priorities leading to the enhancement of national goals for energy and the environment.
Eligibility : Small businesses, universities, and industry.
Amounts : Funding up to $40,000 or $250,000, depending on development phase. Demonstration projects are eligible for up to $500,000.
Application Deadline : TBA; see http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/announcement.htm for current solicitations.
Contact : James Damm
(303) 275-4737
go_I&I@nrel.gov
Margo Gorin
(303) 275-4737
go_I&I@nrel.gov
Web site : http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/
Solicitation Number : DE-PS36-03G093004
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
Office of Science
This program seeks to initiate small business energy-related research in areas such as bioproducts and bioenergy research; oil and gas technologies; solar cells; battery technology for electric and hybrid vehicles; and integrated systems for energy-efficient space conditioning. Phase I explores the feasibility of innovative concepts while Phase II
is the principal research or R&D effort, with awards lasting over a two-year period .
Eligibility : Small businesses (500 employees or less).
Amounts : Up to $100K per award for Phase I; up to $750K over 2 years for Phase II.
Application Deadline : Phase I proposals due January 6, 2004. Phase II proposals due April 22, 2004.
Contact : Mailing Address
SBIR/STTR Program
SC-32/Germantown Bldg.
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Ave., SW
Washington , D.C 20585-1290
Delivery Address
U.S. Department of Energy
SBIR/STTR Program, SC-32
19901 Germantown Road
Germantown , MD 20874-1290
(301) 903-1414
(301) 903-5488
Web site : http://www.sba.gov/SBIR/
Solicitation Number : DE-FG01-03ER03-29
Financial Assistance Program
Office of Science
The Basic Energy Sciences (BES) program supports fundamental research in the natural sciences and engineering leading to new and improved energy technologies and to understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of energy technologies. The program provides funding for materials science, geoscience, chemical science, energy bioscience, and engineering. The Biological and Environmental Research (BER) Program works to advance environmental and biomedical knowledge connected to energy. Through its support of peer-reviewed research at national laboratories, universities, and private institutions, the program develops the knowledge needed to identify, understand, and anticipate the long term health and environmental consequences of energy production, development, and use. The BER Program is committed to improving climate data and models to help policy makers determine safe levels of greenhouse gases for the Earth system and reduce projected emissions.
Eligibility : Colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state
and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals.
Amounts : It is anticipated that approximately $400 million will be available for grant and cooperative
agreement awards in FY 2004.
Application Deadline : September 30, 2004. Applications must be submitted on-line at http://e-center.doe.gov/
Contact : Grants and Contracts Division
Office of Science
(301) 903-5212 or (301) 903-3604 (see Web site for program-specific contact information)
Web site : http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/Fr04-01.html
Solicitation Number : DE-FG01-04ER04-01
Rural Business Opportunity Grants
USDA, Rural Business Cooperative Program
Rural Business Opportunity Grants fund private sector and community-based organizations to assist projects that create or preserve quality jobs and/or promote a clean rural environment. Financial resources of the Rural Business Cooperative Program are often leveraged with those of other public and private credit source lenders to meet business and credit needs in under-served areas.
Eligibility : Public entities, nonprofits, Indian tribes, or cooperatives with members that are primarily rural
residents.
Amounts : TBA; grants averaged $50,000 each, for a total of $1.5 million, in FY02.
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Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Administrator, Rural Business
Cooperative Service, USDA
(202) 690-4730
William F. Hagy III
Deputy Administrator
Business Programs
John Rosso
Administrator
Web site : http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/rbog.htm
Private Foundation Funding Opportunities
Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF)
The Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) provides grants to protect the integrity of Alaska 's ecosystems and to promote sustainable livelihoods among Alaska 's communities and peoples. ACF gives both operating support and project grants. The grant-making focus includes environmental advocacy, community development, public communication, public policy, and rural affairs.
Eligibility : Varies.
Amounts : Grants range from $500 - $25,000 for a total of $1.6 million annually.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Deborah Williams
Executive Director
Web site : http://www.akcf.org/gettinggrant.htm
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF)
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) supplies funding through various means, including grants, loans, convertible loans, guarantees, and direct investments in renewable energy projects. The group focuses investment in areas that include, but are not limited to, new solar, wind, and geothermal projects. BEF prefers projects that generate electricity.
Eligibility : Individuals, organizations, local or tribal governments located in Idaho , Montana , Oregon , or
Washington .
Amounts : Varies. BEF share will not exceed 33 percent of total project costs.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
(503) 248-1905
Web site : http://www.b-e-f.org/grants/index.shtm
Bullitt Foundation
The Bullitt Foundation seeks to encourage ultra-efficient energy use, environmentally sustainable urban growth, and other environmental objectives. It also funds training of personnel and outreach activities related to these objectives. The foundation's long-term goal is for the Pacific Northwest to produce less pollution (including greenhouse gases) per unit of Gross Domestic Product than any other comparable region of the world.
Eligibility : Nonprofit organizations that serve Washington , Oregon , Idaho , British Columbia , western
Montana , and the rainforest region of southeastern Alaska .
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : May 1 and November 1 each year.
Contact : The Bullitt Foundation
1212 Minor Avenue
Seattle , WA 98101-2825
(206) 343-0807
Kathy Becker (climate-related grants):
kbecker@bullitt.org ; see Web site for contact info relating to specific inquiries.
Web site : http://www.bullitt.org/
DTE Energy Foundation
The DTE Energy Foundation focuses on organizations and programs that seek to develop an awareness and understanding of the connections between environmental protection and sustainable development, as well as programs dedicated to the Great Lakes ecosystem. The foundation funds programs that are the focus of broad public support, are dedicated to air and water quality, provide environmental education, and promote or develop renewable energy technologies and energy conservation.
Eligibility : Environmental non-profits that operate in an area DTE conducts business; special focus on
the Great Lakes area.
Amounts : $5,000 to $10,000.
Application Deadline : The 15th of March, June, September, and December of each year.
Contact : DTE Energy Foundation
(313) 235-9271
Web site : http://www.dteenergy.com/community/foundation/
Energy Foundation
The Energy Foundation provides funding to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy use. Grants fall under six categories: Power, Buildings, Transportation, National Policy and Analysis, Climate Program, and the China Sustainable Energy Program. Funds are to be used to promote policies and voluntary actions to improve energy efficiency and renewable energy use. The foundation gives preference to projects with a regional focus within the United States .
Eligibility : Must be a nonprofit charitable organization. Funds may not be used to support: political or religious campaigns, R&D projects, demonstration projects, community energy projects, or to retrofit buildings to be more energy efficient.
Amounts : No limit.
Application Deadline : Rolling application. However, proposals should be received 23 weeks prior to the next board
meeting to be considered during that meeting. The board meets in the first week of March, last
week of June, and first week of November.
Contact : 1012 Torney Avenue #1
San Francisco , CA 94129
(415) 561-6700
Web site : http://www.energyfoundation.org/home.cfm
Kirsch Foundation
The Kirsch Foundation is interested in funding efforts that reduce air pollution from mobile sources, support the development and use of alternative, clean fuel technologies, eliminate industrial and consumer dependence on diesel fuel, and/or eradicate global warming impacts.
Eligibility : Strong preference is given to nonprofit environmental organizations with a strong presence in California and/or address issues that particularly affect California and its residents.
Amounts : A total of $300,000 is available. Grants are generally available in amounts ranging from
$10,000 to $25,000.
Application Deadline : February 27, 2004 and June 30, 2004.
questions@kirschfoundation.org
Web site : http://www.kirschfoundation.org/how/environmental/environment.html
Public Welfare Foundation
The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to prevent and reduce pollution and to promote remediation of environmental health problems. Grants focus on the expansion of links between environmental organizations and scientific, health and education disciplines, but remain flexible to respond to emerging issues and conditions.
Eligibility : Organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting
improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs.
Amounts : Average grant is $42,300. Most grants fall between $25,000 and $50,000.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Public Welfare Foundation
1200 U Street, NW
Washington , DC 20009-4443
(202) 965-1800
general@publicwelfare.org ; or reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.org
Web site : http://www.publicwelfare.org
Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund
The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund supports programs in the San Francisco Bay Area that address national and international environmental concerns. The fund does not accept requests for research, conferences, documentary films, fundraising events of any kind, deficit budgets, endowment campaigns, or grants and scholarships to individuals.
Eligibility : Any program that will benefit communities in the area of the environment. See Web site for more detailed restrictions.
Amounts : $5,000 to $1 million.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund
One Lombard Street, Suite 303
San Francisco , California 94111
(415) 788-1090
Web site : http://www.goldmanfund.org/
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
The fund supports national and international strategies to combat global warming and seeks to contribute to international cooperation on this issue.
Eligibility : All tax-exempt organizations or organizations seeking support for a project that would be considered charitable or educational.
Amounts : $25,000 to $300,000.
Application Deadline : Rolling deadline.
Contact : Rockefeller Brothers Fund
437 Madison Avenue , 37th Floor
New York , New York 10022-7001
(212) 812-4200
Web site : http://www.rbf.org/programs/sustainprog.html
Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline (StEPP) Foundation
The StEPP Foundation offers opportunities for organizations across the country to demonstrate the positive benefits of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention projects in their communities.
Eligibility : Government, for-profit, and nonprofit entities. Commercial entities are encouraged to partner with a public or nonprofit applicant.
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : Varies.
Contact : The StEPP Foundation
P.O. Box 468
Golden , CO 80402-0468
(303) 277-0932
Web site : http://www.steppfoundation.org/
Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE)
Grant making priorities are focused on water quality research and monitoring of water quality conditions; land and open space conservation; Chesapeake Bay fisheries conservation, research, and education; and environmental education.
Eligibility : State and local governments are eligible for Virginia Program, but not mini-grants; schools and
non-profits are eligible for all grants; VEE gives preference to the state of Virginia and the
Kanawha and Ohio River Valleys .
Amounts : Average award is approximately $25,000. Matching funds required. Mini-Grant award is
$5,000.
Application Deadline : April 15, August 1, and December 11 of each year.
Contact : Virginia Environmental Endowment
Three James Center
1051 East Cary Street, Suite 1400
P. O. Box 790
Richmond , Virginia 23218-0790
(804) 644-5000
Web site : http://www.vee.org/index.cfm
State Funding:
Alabama
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Alaska
Power Project Loan Fund
Alaska Energy Authority
This fund provides loans for the development or upgrade of small-scale power production facilities, conservation facilities, and bulk fuel storage facilities, including energy production, transmission, and distribution, and waste energy conservation facilities that depend on fossil fuel, wind power, tidal, geothermal, biomass, hydroelectric, solar, or other non-nuclear energy sources.
Eligibility : Utilities, local governments, regional and village corporations, village councils, nonprofit
marketing cooperatives, and independent power producers.
Amounts : Up to $1 million per loan.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Jim McMillan
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage , AK 99503
(907) 269-3000
Web site : http://www.aidea.org/powerloan.htm
Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF)
The Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) provides grants to protect the integrity of Alaska 's ecosystems and to promote sustainable livelihoods among Alaska 's communities and peoples. ACF gives both operating support and project grants. The grant-making focus includes environmental advocacy, community development, public communication, public policy, and rural affairs.
Eligibility : Varies.
Amounts : Grants range from $500 - $25,000 for a total of $1.6 million annually.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Deborah Williams
Executive Director
Web site : http://www.akcf.org/gettinggrant.htm
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Arizona
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Arkansas
See also U.S. Federal Funding
California
Energy Efficiency Funding
California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission provides loans for installing energy-saving projects. The fixed low-interest loans support projects with proven energy and/or capacity savings such as lighting; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; cogeneration systems; pumps and motors; and renewable energy projects.
Eligibility : Local government entities in California .
Amounts : Up to $10 million is available for financing eligible energy efficiency projects. The maximum
loan amount is $2 million per application. There is no minimum loan amount. In most cases,
no matching funds are required.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : California Energy Commission
Nonresidential Buildings Office
1516 Ninth Street, MS #42
Sacramento , CA 95814-5512
(916) 654-4147
Web site : http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/efficiency_pon.html
Public Interest Energy Research Program
California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission administers the funding of specific research and development projects under the funding criteria for the Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program. The program, funded by a utility tax, focuses on projects in five subject areas: renewable energy technologies, environmentally preferred advanced generation, energy-related environmental research, strategic energy research, and end-use efficiency in both buildings and the industrial/agricultural and water sectors.
Eligibility : State and local governments, universities, and businesses from all 50 states.
Amounts : About $62 million per year total.
Application Deadline : Varies.
Contact : Terry Surles
PIER Program Manager
(916) 654-5129
Web site : http://www.energy.ca.gov/pier/index.html
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Colorado
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Connecticut
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Delaware
Public Benefit Fund
Delaware Energy Office
This program provides funding and rebates for energy-efficient and alternative energy systems.
Eligibility : Private residences, businesses, industry, and other organizations.
Amounts : $1.5 million annually.
Application Deadline : Varies by state.
Contact : Charlie Smisson
Department of Administrative Services
Division of Facilities Management
149 Transportation Circle
Dover , DE 19901
(302) 739-5644
Web site : http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=DE01R&state=DE&CurrentPageID=1
See also U.S. Federal Funding
District of Columbia
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Florida
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Georgia
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Hawaii
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Idaho
Low Interest Energy Loans
Idaho Department of Water Resources
This program provides financial assistance to individuals and organizations for programs and projects that result in the conservation of energy and/or use of renewable resources within the state of Idaho
Eligibility : All sectors.
Amounts : Up to $100,000. Projects should result in energy savings of at least 10% of the amount of the
loan.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Renee Arellanes
Web site : http://www.idwr.state.id.us/energy/loans/default.htm
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Illinois
Clean Energy Community Foundation Grants
Illinois Clean Energy Community
The ICECF invests in clean energy development and land preservation efforts to improve environmental quality in the state. The ICECF supports programs and projects that will improve energy efficiency, develop renewable energy resources, and preserve and enhance natural areas throughout Illinois .
Eligibility : Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, and state and local government
agencies serving Illinois residents.
Amounts : Grant amounts vary. Last year, over $17 million awarded total.
Application Deadline : January 15 and July 15.
Contact : Ed Miller
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
2 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 950
Chicago , IL 60602
(312) 372-5191
emiller@illinoiscleanenergy.org
Web site : http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Indiana
Alternative Power and Energy Grant Program
Indiana Department of Commerce
This program is designed to enable businesses and institutions to install and study alternative and renewable energy system applications in areas such as power generation, heating and cooling, and waste-to-energy.
Eligibility : Indiana businesses, nonprofit institutions, and units of local government (including public
schools).
Amounts : Grants range in size from $5,000 to $30,000 and grantees are required to provide at least
20% of the equipment costs.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Philip Powlick
Indiana Department of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
One North Capitol, #700
Indianapolis , IN 46204-2248
(317) 232-8970
Web site : http://www.in.gov/doc/businesses/EP_transportation.html
Energy Education and Demonstration Grant Program
Indiana Department of Commerce
This program makes small-scale grants for projects that demonstrate applications of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies for businesses, public and non-profit institutions, schools, and local governments. To be eligible for consideration, a project must demonstrate a commercially available technology. Research projects will not be funded.
Eligibility : Commercial sector, nonprofits, schools, local governments.
Amounts : Up to $30,000 per grant.
Application Deadline : TBA.
Contact : Philip Powlick
Indiana Department of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
One North Capitol, #700
Indianapolis , IN 46204-2248
(317) 232-8970
Industrial Energy Efficiency Fund
Indiana Department of Commerce
This fund supports projects in the manufacturing sector that will bring advanced manufacturing processes and/or the manufacturing of advanced energy efficient products to Indiana .
Eligibility : Company must have a manufacturing SIC (Standard Industrial Classification) code of 20-39.
The project must have sufficient energy savings and contribute to state economic
development goals.
Amounts : Up to $250,000.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Energy Policy Division
(317) 232-8940
Web site : http://www.in.gov/doc/businesses/EP_industrial.html
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Iowa
Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Research
Iowa Energy Center
The Iowa Energy Center provides grants to eligible organizations for energy research on topics that have strong relevance to Iowa . Past grants have supported research in bio fuels, wind resource assessment, photovoltaic research, biomass gasification, energy-efficient livestock confinement ventilation, process manufacturing efficiency, and commercial building HVAC control, among many other topics.
Eligibility : Eligible organizations are Iowa 's colleges and universities, Iowa-based private non-profit organizations, and Iowa-based foundations. Private sector research partnerships are encouraged.
Amounts : Total of $1.3 million. Individual amounts vary.
Application Deadline : TBA.
Contact : Keith Kutz
Iowa State University
Iowa Energy Center
2521 Elwood Drive
Suite 124
Ames , IA 50010-8229
(515) 294-8819
Web site : http://www.energy.iastate.edu/funding/gp-index.html
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Kansas
Institutional Conservation Program Grant
Kansas Corporation Commission
The Kansas Institutional Conservation Program provides matching grant funds to Unified School Districts (K-12) for energy conservation measures and improvements to eligible buildings. An ICP grant typically covers 50 percent of design, material/equipment, and installation costs to encourage conservation and long-term energy management in school buildings.
Eligibility : Kansas school districts.
Amounts : Up to $40,000 per grant.
Application Deadline : TBA.
Contact : Jerry VanAllen
Assistant Energy Program Manager
1500 SW Arrowhead Road
Topeka , KS 66604 -4027
Web site : http://www.kcc.state.ks.us/energy/icp.htm
State Energy Program Grants
Kansas Corporation Commission
The Commission's Energy Programs goals are to accelerate the deployment of energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, and education, and to facilitate the commercialization of emerging and underutilized energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
Eligibility : Grants are available to fund state agencies, counties, municipalities, universities, schools,
non-profit organizations, small businesses, consultants, and others.
Amounts : $200,000 total.
Application Deadline : Rolling deadline.
Contact : Jim Ploger
Kansas Corporation Commission
1500 SW Arrowhead Road
Topeka , KS 66604 -4027
(785) 271-3349
Web site : http://www.kcc.state.ks.us/energy/forms.htm
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Kentucky
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Louisiana
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Maine
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Maryland
Community Energy Loan Program (CELP)
Maryland Energy Administration
CELP offers local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland a unique opportunity to reduce their operating expenses by identifying and installing energy conservation improvements. CELP allows borrowers to use the cost savings generated by the improvements as the primary source of revenue for repaying the loans. Projects considered for funding can include those that save energy, are performed in a building owned or leased by the applicant, are installed in a building that has existing heating and/or cooling systems, and have a simple payback of seven years or less.
Eligibility : Maryland governmental institutions and nonprofits.
Amounts : Up to $400,000 per loan.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact: dcronin@energy.state.md.us
1-800-72-ENERGY
Web site : http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/government/communityenergyloan.htm
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Massachusetts
Renewable Energy Trust Fund
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
The Renewable Energy Trust seeks to fund projects and studies in the areas of green buildings, green power, solar energy, consumer energy awareness, and fuel cells in order to initiate a sustained shift toward the increased use of renewable energy.
Eligibility : Consumer groups, industry, nonprofit community groups, universities and colleges, state,
national and international agencies, legislators, and citizens.
Amounts : Funding will total roughly $150 million over a five-year period, with approximately $20 million
per year for an undefined period beyond 2002.
Application Deadline : Varies.
Contact : Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
75 North Drive
Westborough , MA 01581
(508) 870-0312
Web site : http://www.mtpc.org/Grants_and_Awards/grant_dollars.htm
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Michigan
Community Energy Project Grants
Michigan Energy Office
The Michigan Energy Office annually solicits proposals for community education or information programs to assist consumers in identifying and selecting energy efficiency and renewable energy options. In past solicitations, Community Energy Project Grants have been available to implement the following options: (1) solar and/or wind energy demonstrations; (2) solar and/or wind seminars; (3) green commuting projects; (4) ENERGY STAR® promotional projects; and (5) statewide energy conferences and/or fairs.
Eligibility : Public and nonprofit organizations.
Amounts : Up to $6,000 per grant.
Application Deadline : Usually in the summer of each year.
Contact : John Sarver
611 W. Ottawa
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing , MI 48909
(517) 241-6280
Web site : http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/dsire/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?Incentive_Code=MI02F&state=MI&CurrentPageID=1
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
Energy Investment Loan Program
Mississippi
The Energy Investment Loan Program provides financial assistance in the form of a loan to individuals, partnerships, or corporations, for either capital improvements, or in the design and development of innovative energy conservation processes.
Eligibility : Sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, or non-profit organizations in Mississippi .
Amounts : Up to $300,000 per loan, at an interest rate 3 percent below the current prime interest rate.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Demetra Foster
Web site : http://www.mississippi.org/programs/energy/comm_ind_efficiency.htm
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Missouri
Energy Loan Program
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Funds are available to any energy-consuming facility or building owned and operated by a local government (including schools). Recipients repay the loans from savings generated by energy-efficient capital improvement projects.
Eligibility : City and County governments and public schools.
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Bernard Thompson
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City , MO 65102-0176
(573) 751-7466
Web site : http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/energy/financial/loan.htm
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Montana
Renewable Resource Grant Program
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation
The Montana Legislature established the Renewable Resource Grant and Loan Program to fund the conservation, management, development, and preservation of Montana 's renewable resources. The program provides both grant and loan funding for public facility and other renewable resource projects. Projects that conserve, manage, develop,
or protect Montana 's renewable resources are eligible for funding.
Eligibility : State agencies and universities, counties, incorporated cities and towns, conservation
districts, irrigation districts, water/sewer/solid waste districts and tribes.
Amounts : Up to $100,000 per project.
Application Deadline : May 15th of even-numbered years.
Contact : Bob Fischer
Web site : http://www.dnrc.state.mt.us/cardd/resdevbureau/rrgl.htm
Universal System Benefits Program
Montana Public Service Commission
Through an electric utilities customer surcharge, the Universal System Benefits Fund supports energy efficiency, renewable energy resources, low-income energy assistance, and renewable energy research and development.
Eligibility : Varies.
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : Program is expected to run through 2005.
Contact : Will Rosquist
1701 Prospect Avenue
Vista Building
Helena , MT 59620-2601
(406) 444-6359
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Nebraska
Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program
Nebraska Energy Office
This program makes available low-interest loans for residential and commercial energy efficiency improvements.
Eligibility : Commercial, residential, government, agricultural sectors.
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Jack Osterman
Nebraska Energy Office
P.O. Box 95085
34
1111 O Street, Suite 223
Lincoln , NE 68509 -5085
(402) 471-2867
Web site : http://www.nol.org/home/NEO/loan/index.html
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
System Benefits Charge Grant Program
New Hampshire Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services
New Hampshire 's System Benefits Charge (SBC) funds a variety of residential and commercial energy efficiency programs. Customers are eligible for rebates for purchasing ENERGY STAR® appliances or retrofitting buildings to be more energy efficient.
Eligibility : Private residences, businesses, and schools in New Hampshire .
Amounts : Varies.
Application Deadline : N/A.
Contact : Derek Greenauer
Energy Program Manager
Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services
57 Regional Drive
Concord , NH 03301
(603) 271-0477
Web site : http://www.nhecs.org/lowering/eprograms.html
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
System Benefits Charge Funding
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
The New York 's System Benefits Charge is designed to help maintain momentum for the state's efforts to promote competitive markets for energy efficiency and low-income services, research and development, and environmental protection.
Eligibility : New York Energy $mart Programs, which includes energy efficiency, research and
development, environmental programs, and low-income programs.
Amounts : A total of $150 million will be available.
Application Deadline : System Benefits Charge will be in place until 2006.
Contact : Thomas G. Collins
(518) 862-1090, extension 3250 or 1-866-NYSERDA
Web site : http://www.dps.state.ny.us/sbc.htm
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund
Ohio Department of Development
The Fund provides loans at below-market rates or loan guarantees for energy efficiency improvements.
Eligibility : Any Ohio resident, small business, government agency, or other institution that is a customer
of one of the participating electric utilities.
Amounts : $100 million total.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Carolyn Seward
(614) 466-4053 or 1-800-848-1300
Web site : http://www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/oee/energy_loan_fund.htm
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Oklahoma
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Oregon
Small Scale Energy Loan Program
Oregon State Energy Office
This loan program provides low-interest loans for projects that conserve energy, produce energy from renewable resources, or use recycled materials to create products .
Eligibility : Individuals, businesses, schools, special districts, tribes, and local, state and federal
government agencies.
Amounts : Loans can be as small as $25,000 or as large as millions of dollars.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Dennis Knight or David Stevens
Oregon Office of Energy
625 Marion Street NE
Salem , Oregon 97310-0830
(503) 378-4040
dennis.c.knight@state.or.us or david.p.stevens@state.or.us
Web site : http://www.energy.state.or.us/loan/selphme.htm
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
Small Business Energy Loan Program
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
The energy division helps eligible companies upgrade the level of energy efficiency in their buildings, plants and manufacturing processes. Free audits to identify potential sources of energy efficiency improvements, technical assistance, and low-interest loans are available.
Eligibility : Tennessee small businesses.
Amounts : Loans are available up to $100,000.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : 312 Eighth Avenue North , Ninth Floor
Nashville , TN 37243-0405
(615) 741-2373
Web site : http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/energy_loans.htm
See also U.S. Federal Funding
Texas
LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Program
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
The Texas LoanSTAR program provides low-interest loans for energy efficient lighting systems; high efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; computerized energy management control systems; boiler efficiency improvements; energy recovery systems; and building shell improvements for educational institutions and state agencies.
Eligibility : Texas State agencies, institutions of higher education, school districts, and local governments.
Amounts : Revolving loan fund. Interest rates are currently set at 3% APR.
Application Deadline : Rolling.
Contact : Theresa Sifuentes
Texas State Energy Conservation Office
111 E. 17th Street , Room 1114
Austin , Texas 78701
(512) 463-1896 or 1-800-531-5441, extension 31896
theresa.sifuentes@cpa.state.tx.us
Web site : http://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/ls.html
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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