DOE Opens $300M for Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas Funding
Eligible applicants: states, local governments, tribal entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits, local authorities, forprofits. Applications are due: June 28, 2023
Announcement Type: Funding opportunity announcement (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas Funding Opportunity Announcement
Overview and Eligible Uses: DOE’s Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program will improve the cost, reliability, environmental impact, and climate and economic resilience of energy systems in rural or remote communities by funding clean energy projects with commercially viable or near-commercially viable technologies. Projects funded through this FOA will de-risk investment in the energy infrastructure of rural or remote communities. Funded projects will provide insights for future investments, such as deployment of similar technologies, use of similar business models, or adoption of similar community engagement best practices and clarify pathways to future good paying union jobs.
Amount: $300M in total funding will be awarded through this NOFO. 28 awards are anticipated, ranging from $5M to $100M.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement
Eligible Applicants:
State, county, city, or township governments
Federally and non-Federally recognized Native American tribal organizations.
Private, public, and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Native American housing authorities
Special district governments
For profit organizations
Key Dates: Applications are due June 28, 2023
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