Department of Energy opens $180 million for the 2024 Renew America's Schools Prize
This program is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).
Announcement Type: Grants Notice (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: Department of Energy (DOE) - BIL 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize to Cooperative Agreement
Overview and Eligible Uses: DOE is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize, a $180 million investment in K-12 public schools across the country. This three-phase opportunity will help districts build capacity, perform energy audits, and plan/implement energy improvement projects across a portfolio of school facilities.
The 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize consists of three phases. During Phase 1, competitors will build teams and curate lists of at least 10 schools and school facilities that demonstrate compelling need and eligibility for investment. Phase 1 winners will earn a cash prize of $300,000 and move on to Phases 2 and 3, during which they will enter into and execute Cooperative Agreements with DOE.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement
Amount: The 2024 Renew America’s School Prize will provide up to $6.9 million in cash prize awards of $300,000 each, followed by cooperative agreement awards between $7.5 million and $15 million.
Eligible Applicants: All applicants must include a Local Education Agency (like a school district) but applications may include teams of the following:
Schools
Nonprofit organizations that have the knowledge and capacity to partner and assist with energy improvements;
For-profit organizations that have the knowledge and capacity to partner and assist with energy improvements
Community partners that have the knowledge and capacity to partner and assist with energy improvements
Key Dates: Applications close June 13, 2024 at 5 PM EST.
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