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Updates: March 2010: Local Government and School Facility Renewable Energy Utilization Program View previous updates at the Stimulus Update Archive Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000013 Overview: The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA; Pub. L. No. 110-140), signed into law on December 19, 2007, created the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. The Program as established by EISA is for federal grants to units of local government, Indian tribes, and states to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and for improvements in energy efficiency. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the US Department of Energy will likely administer the EECBG Program. Title V, Subtitle E of EISA describes the purpose for creating the EECBG Program. ARRA provides a total of $3.2 billion for the Energy and Environmental Block Grant program to assist local, state and tribal governments in developing and implementing strategies to help the nation meet its energy and climate goals. The purpose of the program is to help eligible entities reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce the total energy use of eligible entities and improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other sectors. Of the $3.2 billion in total program funds, $2.8 billion will be allocated as authorized in Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. An additional $400 million will be available in competitive grants. Forumla Funding Breakdown: Washington, D.C. : $9.593 million Maryland Virginia COG Region Total: $42.326 million How to Access Funding: All cities over 35,000 in population and all counties over 200,000 in population will receive direct funding from DOE. In states with smaller populations, the top 10 cities and the 10 counties qualify for direct funding. Smaller cities and counties can compete for funding through their state energy offices, which must pass 60% of the funding they receive along to local governments. Guidance for an additional $400 million in competitive, discretionary grants will soon be available to all cities and counties through DOE. NOTE: Localities must be registered through Grants.gov in order apply for Federal Contact: Sue Miltenberger Program Administration: The Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Click here for more information on the DOE's ARRA EECBG program. Funding Opportunity Number: DE-FOA-0000051 Overview: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 provides $5 billion for the Department of Energy’s weatherization programs to enable low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. DOE will provide the funding directly to the states. States have been encouraged to give priority to those projects with the most cost-effective efficiency measures, like the proper insulation of attics. In addition to the funding increase, the following amendments, which will expand the program to allow more cost-effective measures to be installed in more homes, were also made to the current statute: changing the income requirement from 150% of area median income to 200% and increasing the assistance level per dwelling unit from $2,500 to $6,500. State Breakdown: Washington, D.C. : $8.08 million How to Access Funding: Eligibility: Persons that receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependant Care are automatically eligble. Others include those over 60, families with disabled members, and families with children. Program Administration: The Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs of the Office of Energy and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy. Click here for more information on the DOE's ARRA Weatherization program. NOTE: Localities must be registered through Grants.gov in order apply for State Contacts: Washington, D.C. State of Maryland Program Manager Jan Hillman 804.371.7102 | E-Mail
Funding Opportunity Number: DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 Overview: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Clean Cities Program with $300 million in funding for cost-shared projects that expand alternative refueling and blending infrastructure for alternative fuels to help decrease the nation’s dependence on petroleum by helping to grow the alternative fuels market. How to Access Funding: The funding range is $5,000,000 - $15,000,000 per project (estimate 20-30). All EPACT defined alternative fuel vehicles are available as well as light-medium-heavy duty fuel cell electric, electric hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEV) are eligible. Light duty neighborhood vehicles, in addition to light duty diesel vehicles are also eligible. The installation or acquisition of infrastructure necessary to directly support an alternative fueled vehicle or advanced technology vehicle is eligible. COG Initiative Status Update (June 2009) NOTE: Localities must be registered through Grants.gov in order apply for For more information, please refer to the Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-06 Overview: The ARRA provides $300 to support Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) activities through two funding programs: the National Clean Diesel Campaign and the State Clean Diesel Grant Program. The National Clean Diesel Campaign will provide approximately $156 million, in competitive grants, for regional initiatives that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions. For further information, click here. State Breakdown: If all 50 states and the District of Columbia submit an application for the program, then each state would receive an equal percentage of the funds, approximately $1.73 million. If fewer than 50 states and the District of Columbia intend to participate, additional funds may be available through the population formula outlined in Section 793 (c)2(B) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. How to Access Funding: Assistance agreements funded under this announcement will be evaluated and awarded by each of EPA’s ten Regional Offices. COG Initiative Status Update (June 2009) Contact: NOTE: Localities must be registered through Grants.gov in order apply for |
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