EPA-430-R-04-005
A Directory of
Energy Efficiency,
Renewable Energy, and
Environmental Protection
Assistance Programs
EPA State and Local
Capacity Building Branch
April 2004
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Grants-at-a-Glance Summary Table 2
Funding Opportunities
Federal 8
State 17
Private Foundation 45
For More Information 51
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Introduction
This publication provides information on financial and technical assistance opportunities
available from EPA, other federal agencies, state governments, and private foundations for
programs and projects that reduce energy costs, improve air quality and public health, and
enhance economic development opportunities for businesses and consumers.
The directory contains three sections. Grants-at-a-Glance organizes grants by topic, allowing
the user to quickly find grants in a particular area of interest. Funding Opportunities describes
each grant in detail. For More Information provides links to on-line resources with additional
information on grants, including new funding opportunities, application instructions, forms, and
tips for preparing grant proposals.
State and local governments, businesses, public organizations (e.g., school districts), nonprofit
organizations, and consumers can use this publication to identify potential sources of support
for their programs, projects, and research and development activities. Examples include
installing energy-efficient equipment in buildings, developing alternative energy technologies,
purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles for fleets, reducing waste and developing markets for recycled
materials, and promoting renewable energy installations or purchases. Funding is also available
to develop related education and outreach materials.
Some of the opportunities described here are recurring grant programs that are offered each
year. Others are offered only once or are contingent on availability of funding. Thus, the
information in this document is subject to change. For the most current information, users
should consult the Web site provided in the grant listing or contact the sponsoring organization
directly.
For more information on this list of funding opportunities, contact Steve Dunn in EPA's State
and Local Capacity Building Branch (dunn.stevev@epa.gov).
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Grants-at-a-Glance
This matrix organizes grants by topic. When viewed as a PDF file, clicking on the grant name brings up a detailed description of the grant.
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Federal Tax Deduction for Purchase of Alternative Fuel
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Carbon Cycle Science Grants (NASA)
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Federal Funding Opportunities
The information in this document is subject to change. For the most current information, users should consult the
Web site provided in the grant listing or contact the sponsoring organization directly.
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
National Transportation Idle Free Corridors
Office of Transportation and Air Quality
The Office of Transportation and Air Quality is soliciting proposals to demonstrate the emission reduction and fuel
saving benefits associated with stationary truck idle reduction technology deployed at strategic locations along major
interstates of the National Highway System.
Eligibility: State, local, multi-state, and tribal governmental agencies, universities, and non-profit
organizations, as defined by OMB Circular A-122.
Amounts: Four to eight grants will be awarded, at $100,000 to $200,000 each. Grants will be funded
incrementally.
Application Deadline: May 21,2004.
Contact: Paul Bubbosh
US EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW (MC 6406J),
Washington, DC 20460
Phone (202)343-9322
E-mail Bubbosh.Paul@epa.gov
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html#trans
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.
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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
amhaz.michele@epa.gov
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
emhaz.michele@epa.gov
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 non-
governmental 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: Karl 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/grantsjunding.html
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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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
State, local, multi-state, and tribal air pollution control agencies.
Varies.
Varies.
See individual solicitations for contact information.
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/rfp.htm
Healthy Communities Grant Program
EPA Region 1
The Healthy Communities Grant Program integrates nine EPA New England programsAssistance & Pollution
Prevention: Schools Sector; Asthma; Children's Environmental Health; Community Air Toxics; Pesticides; Smart
Growth; Tools for Schools; Toxics; and the Urban Environmental Programworking 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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
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.
TBA. In 2003, amounts were $5,000-$30,000.
TBA. In 2003, the deadline was June 6.
Sandra Padula
USEPA Region 1
1 Congress St.
Suite 1100
Boston, MA 02114-2023
(617)918-1797
padula.sandra@epa.gov
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
State, tribal, and local air pollution control agencies.
$500,000 to $6 million per grant; grants total $25 million.
August 1,2004.
Robert B. Miller
Chief, Permits & Grants Section II (Ml, MN, Wl)
(312) 353-0396 and (312) 886-4447
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miller.robert@epa.gov
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region5/business/funding-details2003.htmScleanair-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, Ml.
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
miller.robert@epa.gov
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region5/business/funding-details2003.htmtfcleanair-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
Website: http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/state_energy/participate.html
http://e-center.doe.gov
Solicitation Number: DE-PS36-03G093001-00
Clean Cities Technical Assistance (Tiger Team)
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has selected a group of experts and firms to help with alternative fueled
vehicle (AFV) problem-solving based on their specialized hands-on experience with specific AFV niche market
applications. The team has expertise in compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas,
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ethanol and methanol, and electric vehicles in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle applications. Support is free to
any participating Clean Cities program.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Clean Cities Coalitions.
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Richard Parish
richard_parish@nrel.gov
Ann Brennan
(303) 275-3609
ann_brennan@nrel.gov
http://www.ccities.doe.gov/tiger.html
Million Solar Roofs
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
The Million Solar Roofs Initiative (MSRI) enables businesses and communities to install solar systems on rooftops
across the United States. The ultimate goal is one million solar roofs by 2010. The Department of Energy works with
partners in the building industry, local governments, state agencies, the solar industry, electric service providers, and
nongovernmental organizations to strengthen the demand for solar technologies. MSRI does not fund the design,
purchase, or installation of solar energy systems, but provides financial support to partnerships that will help advance
the use of solar energy systems.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
State and local governments, in partnership with builders, energy service providers, or utilities.
Varies by grant, but generally around $50,000 per grant.
Rolling.
For regional contact information, see http://www.millionsolarroofs.com/contactus/.
http://www.millionsolarroofs.com/
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Solicitation Numbers:
Industry and manufacturing sectors.
Up to $1 million for 3 years.
TBA
Not available.
http://www.oit.doe.gov/bestpractices/solicitations.shtml
http://e-center.doe.gov
Beginning with DE-PS07.
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Inventions and Innovation (l&l) 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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Solicitation Number:
Small businesses, universities, and industry.
Funding up to $40,000 or $250,000, depending on development phase. Demonstration
projects are eligible for up to $500,000.
TBA; see http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/announcement.htm for current solicitations.
James Damm
(303) 275-4737
go_l&l@nrel.gov
Margo Gorin
(303) 275-4737
go_l&l@nrel.gov
http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/
http://e-center.doe.gov.
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 I
is the principal research or R&D effort, with awards lasting over a two-year period.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Solicitation Number:
Small businesses (500 employees or less).
Up to $100K per award for Phase I; up to $750K over 2 years for Phase II.
Phase I proposals due January 6,2004. Phase II proposals due April 22,2004.
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
sbir-sttr@science.doe.gov
http://www.sba.gov/SBIR/
http://e-center.doe.gov
DE-FG01-03ER03-29
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Financial Assistance Program
Office of Science
The Basic Energy Sciences (BBS) 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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Solicitation Number:
Colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state
and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals.
It is anticipated that approximately $400 million will be available for grant and cooperative
agreement awards in FY 2004.
September 30,2004. Applications must be submitted on-line at http://e-center.doe.gov/
Grants and Contracts Division
Office of Science
(301) 903-5212 or (301) 903-3604 (see Web site for program-specific contact information)
http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/Fr04-01.html
http://e-center.doe.gov
DE-FG01-04ER04-01
Other Federal Programs
Federal Tax Deduction for purchase of an Alternative Fuel Vehicle
IRS
The federal government allows a federal income tax deduction for the purchase of a clean-fuel vehicle, which
includes gasoline-electric hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens that purchase alternative fuel vehicles for their private use.
Amounts: $1,500 deduction for vehicles purchased in 2004. This deduction will decrease by $500 for
each subsequent year, until it is phased out.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: See Web site.
Web site: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax_afv.shtml#phaseout_cf
Carbon Cycle Science Grants
NASA
NASA requests proposals to improve understanding of changes in the distribution and cycling of carbon among the
active land, ocean, and atmospheric reservoirs. NASA is especially interested in research on the factors that affect
changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and the impact of such changes on carbon management in
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four topical areas: (1) studies to be conducted as part of the North American Carbon Program, (2) global carbon
cycle modeling and analysis focusing on use of remote sensing data, (3) regional studies outside of North America
that provide critical understanding of and offer to reduce major uncertainties about the global carbon cycle, and (4)
carbon management.
Eligibility: All categories of domestic and foreign organizations, including educational institutions,
industry, non-profit institutions, NASA research centers, and other government agencies and
laboratories (including Federally Funded Research and Development Centers).
Amounts: $150,000 - $300,000.
Application Deadline: April 7,2004.
Contact: Dr. William R. Emanuel, Program Scientist
NASA Headquarters, Code YS
Washington, DC 20546
(202) 358-0559
E-mail: William.Emanuel@nasa.gov
Website: http://research.hq.nasa.gov/code_y/nra/current/NRA-04-OES-01/main.html
Oceans and Ice Grant
NASA
the
This grant program particularly seeks innovative research projects that use NASA's observational data for
investigations of ocean, ice, and climate processes. It also seeks proposals that use this knowledge in facilitating tne
development and evaluation of models and data assimilation systems that include representations of the oceanic and
cryospheric aspects of the Earth's climate system, including investigations of the earth's carbon cycles.
Eligibility: See Web site.
Amounts: Up to $250,000.
Application Deadline: May 4,2004.
Contact: Dr. Eric J. Lindstrom
Physical Oceanography Program Scientist
(202) 358-4540
eric.j.lindstrom@nasa.gov
Dr. Paula Bontempi
Biological Oceanography Program Scientist
(202)358-1508
pbontemp@hq.nasa.gov
Website: http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/NASA/HQ/OPHQDC/NRA-04-OES-02/Grant.html
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: TEA; grants averaged $50,000 each, for a total of $1.5 million, in FY02.
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Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Rolling.
Administrator, Rural Business
Cooperative Service, USDA
(202) 690-4730
William F. Hagy III
Deputy Administrator
Business Programs
bill.hagy@usda.gov
John Rosso
Administrator
jon.rosso@usda.gov
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/busp/rbog.htm
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State Funding Opportunities
Alabama
Renewable Fuels Development Program
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
The Renewable Fuels Development Interest Subsidy Program is available to assist businesses in installing biomass
systems. This program is also open to non-wood industry participants. The program may also provide technical
assistance and feasibility studies.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities; agricultural property owners; and city,
county, and state entities.
Program participants receive up to $75,000 in interest subsidy payments to help defray the
interest expense on loans to install approved biomass projects.
Rolling.
Clarence Mann
Science, Technology and Energy Division
Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs
P.O. Box 5690
Montgomery, AL 36103-5690
(334) 242-5330
clarencem@adeca.state.al.us
http://www.adeca.alabama.gov/content/ste/ste_biomass_fuel_dev.aspx
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Utilities, local governments, regional and village corporations, village councils, nonprofit
marketing cooperatives, and independent power producers.
Up to $1 million per loan.
Rolling.
Jim McMillan
Alaska Energy Authority
813 W. Northern Lights Boulevard
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 269-3000
jmcmillan@aidea.org
http://www.aidea.org/powerloan.htm
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Arkansas
Alternative Fuel Conversion Rebate Program
Arkansas Energy Office
The Arkansas Department of Economic Development - Energy Office offers a small rebate to persons or businesses
that purchase new alternative fuel vehicles and/or convert their vehicle to use alternative fuels. All vehicles must be
licensed in Arkansas.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Individuals, school districts, counties, cities, and businesses. The only groups excluded from
this rebate program are fuel suppliers and offices of state government required to convert
vehicles under the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
50% of conversion cost (limit of $2,000 or $1,000 for ethanol, methane, and liquid propane
gas(LPG)).
Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are exhausted.
Reda Bowen
Arkansas Department of Economic Development
Arkansas Energy Office
One State Capitol Mall, Suite 4B/215
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501)682-6103
rbowen@1800ARKANSAS.com
http://www.1800arkansas.com/Energy/index.cfm?page=transportation-alt_fuel
Arizona
Environmental Portfolio Standard (EPS) Energy Purchase Credit
Arizona Public Service
EPS is offering its customers a one-time credit (rebate) of $2 per rated Watt of DC electricity to qualified applicants
for the purchase and installation of new photovoltaic systems capable of providing 5 kilowatts or less, installed by
December 31, 2004.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Customers of Arizona Public Service.
$2 per rated Watt.
Rolling.
See www.aps.com for contact information.
http://www.aps.com/my_community/Solar/eps.html
SunShare
Tucson Electric Power
Tucson Electric Power (TEP) offers SunShare incentives of up to $2,000 for every kilowatt of proven solar electric
generating capacity that is connected to TEP's grid system.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
TEP customers.
Up to $2,000.
Rolling.
Solar Energy Hot Line: 888-253-8180
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Website: http://www.tucsonelectric.com/Community/Environment/Sunshare.html
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
nonres@energy.state.ca.us
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
TSurles@energy.state.ca.us
Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov/pier/index.html
The Renewable Resources Trust Fund
California Energy Commission
The Renewable Resources Trust Fund uses distribution taxes to fund renewable energy projects, including biomass
and solar thermal, wind, geothermal, small hydro, digester gas, landfill gas, and municipal solid waste. The program
is part of the larger California Renewable Energy Investments legislation.
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Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
California state and local governments, universities and businesses, for projects relating to
California.
Up to $540 million available for all grants combined.
Varies.
Kate Zocchetti
kzocchet@energy.state.ca.us
http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/index.html
Colorado
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program
Colorado Department of Revenue
The Colorado Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program provides rebates for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles
and to vehicle owners who convert their vehicles to cleaner-burning alternative fuels.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Local government entities and individuals in Colorado.
The rebate is equivalent to the price of the alternative vehicle (cost of conversion kit or cost of
vehicle if regularly fueled) or a percentage based on the rate of emissions (i.e., a higher % for
zero-emitting vehicles, a lower % for low-emitting vehicles).
Rolling.
Becky Wetzel
Legislative Liaison
Colorado Department of Revenue
(303)866-3212
http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/income09.html
Connecticut
Renewable Energy Technologies Funding
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
Funds are available for grants or other actions that support research, development, manufacture, commercialization,
deployment, and installation of renewable energy technologies, and actions that expand the expertise of individuals,
businesses, and lending institutions with regard to renewable energy technologies. Some funding is also available for
education/outreach and demonstration projects.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Private residences, businesses, and other organizations.
$118 million total.
Rolling.
Robert D. Green
Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
999 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860)563-0015
robert.green@ctinnovations.com
http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/
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Delaware
Public Benefit Fund
Delaware Energy Office
This program provides funding and rebates for energy-efficient and alternative energy systems.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Private residences, businesses, industry, and other organizations.
$1.5 million annually.
Varies by state.
Charlie Smisson
Department of Administrative Services
Division of Facilities Management
149 Transportation Circle
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 739-5644
csmisson@state.de.us
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=DE01R&state=DE&CurrentPagelD=1
Florida
Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Rebate Program
Gainesville Regional Utilities
GRU offers allowances or rebates to customers who replace electric or oil water heaters or furnaces, electric air
conditioners, ranges, or clothes dryers with natural gas models. Rebates are also available to GRU's electric or gas
customers installing solar water heaters.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Residential customers.
$300 - $450.
Rolling.
Steve Stagliano
Gainesville Regional Utilities
Marketing and Communications
PO Box 147117, MSA-112
Gainesville, FL 32614-7117
(352) 334-3400
staglianosj@gru.com
http://www.gru.com/YourHome/Consei-vation/Energy/rebates.jsp
Solar Incentive Program
JEA, formerly Jacksonville Electric Authority
JEA's Solar Incentive Program provides incentives to commercial and residential customers that install solar powered
water heaters in their homes and businesses.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
JEA customers.
Maximum of $25,000 for each installation.
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Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Kim Wheeler
(904) 665-6355
wheekm@jea.com
Web site: http://www.jea.com/business/services/prodandserv/solar.asp
Georgia
Recycling and Waste Reduction Grants
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority
This grant program helps local governments in planning, expanding, improving, and implementing waste reduction
programs in Georgia. The grants are designed to provide technical and financial assistance to Georgia local
governments for recycling and waste reduction infrastructure. The goal is to help local governments foster an
integrated approach to waste reduction through waste minimization, recycling, composting, and other innovative
programs. NOTE: 2004 funding for this grant program is still pending final approval.
Eligibility: Local governments in Georgia.
Amounts: Up to $200,000 per grant.
Application Deadline: May 20,2004.
Contact: Erin Kelley
GEFA Energy Program Manager
ekelley@gefa.org
Web site: http://www.gefa.org/2002_recycling.html
Hawaii
Energy Solutions Solar Water Heater Rebate
Various Hawaiian Electrical Companies
As part of its Energy Solutions programs, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (HECO), and its subsidiaries, Maui
Electric Company, Ltd. (MECO), and Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. (HELCO), provide one-time rebates to
qualifying customers who install solar water heaters.
Eligibility: Private residences and businesses.
Amounts: $750-$1,000.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Keith Block
Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc.
Customer Efficiency Program
P.O. Box 2750
Honolulu, HI 96840-0001
(808) 543-4792
kblock@hei.com
Website: http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=HI06F&state=HI&CurrentPagelD=1
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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
rarellanes@idwr.state.id.us
Web site: http://www.idwr.state.id.us/energy/loans/default.htm
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 1 5 and July 1 5.
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
Renewable Energy Resources Grant Program
Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs' (DCCA) Bureau of Energy and Recycling _
The Illinois Renewable Energy Resources program provides rebates and grant funding for projects that increase the
use of alternative energy technologies in Illinois. Funding focuses on technologies such as hydropower (provided it
does not involve new construction or significant expansion of hydropower dams), organic waste biomass,
photovoltaic cells and panels, solar thermal energy, dedicated crops grown for energy production, and wind power.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include associations, individuals, private companies, public and private
schools, colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and state and local governments.
Projects must benefit Illinois.
Amounts: Varies.
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Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
TBA. 2003 deadline was December 22.
Rex Buhrmester
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
(217) 557-1925
rex_buhrmester@commerce.state.il.us
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/com/energy/renewable.html
Indiana
Alternative Fuel Transportation Grant Program
Indiana Department of Commerce
Indiana's Alternative Fuel Transportation Grant Program is designed to enable businesses and institutions to acquire
alternative fuel vehicles and to make use of alternative transportation fuels. This program replaces the transportation
components of the EPD's previous Alternative Energy Systems Grant Program.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Businesses, nonprofit institutions, and units of local government (including public school
systems) are eligible to apply for grants.
$2,000-$10,000.
Rolling.
Philip Powlick
Indiana Department of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
One North Capitol, #700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2248
(317)232-8970
ppowlick@commerce.state.in.us
http://www.in.gov/doc/businesses/EPJransportation.html
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Indiana businesses, nonprofit institutions, and units of local government (including public
schools).
Grants range in size from $5,000 to $30,000 and grantees are required to provide at least
20% of the equipment costs.
Rolling.
Philip Powlick
Indiana Department of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
One North Capitol, #700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2248
(317) 232-8970
ppowlick@commerce.state.in.us
http://www.in.gov/doc/businesses/EPJransportation.html
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Distributed Generation Grant Program (DGGP)
Indiana Department of Commerce
DGGP offers grants to enable businesses/institutions to install and study alternatives to central generation. Eligible
technologies include fuel cells, microturbines, cogeneration, combined heat and power, photovoltaics, wind, biomass,
and landfill gas. Projects should be technically feasible for full-scale operation. Commercially proven projects are
preferred. Eligible projects are those that demonstrate measurable energy savings. Projects must provide baseload
power of at least 20 kW for the facility at which they are located and should have a thermal efficiency of 50% or
greater. The program strongly encourages co-generation projects.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Indiana businesses and institutions.
$5,000-$30,000.
Rolling.
Ethan Rogers
Indiana Department of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
One North Capitol, Suite 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2248
(317) 232-8961
erogers@commerce.state.in.us
http://www.in.gov/doc/businesses/EPJransportation.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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Commercial sector, nonprofits, schools, local governments.
Up to $30,000 per grant.
TEA.
Philip Powlick
Indiana Department of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
One North Capitol, #700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2248
(317)232-8970
ppowlick@commerce.state.in.us
http://www.dsireusa.org/dsire/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=IN04F&state=IN&CurrentPagelD=1
Indiana Biomass Grant Program
Indiana Department of Commerce
This grant program provides funding for research, development, and production of biomass energy systems. Goals
include increasing the role of biomass in Indiana's energy mix, deploying cost-effective biomass energy technologies,
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and promoting private and public sector investment in biomass technology and resources. The program focuses on
project partnerships among local and regional organizations, researchers, industries, utilities, and government.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Local and regional organizations, researchers, industries, utilities, and government agencies
in Indiana.
Up to $20,000 per grant.
Bi-annual. Dates vary.
Philip Powlick
Indiana Department of Commerce
Energy Policy Division
One North Capitol, #700
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2248
(317)232-8970
ppowlick@commerce.state.in.us
http://www.in.gov/doc/businesses/EP_research.html
Indiana Recycling Grants Program
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
Indiana Department of Environmental Management offers grants to help start or expand source reduction, recycling,
education, household hazardous waste, and tire recycling programs. The program provides funding for traditional
projects, school projects, model projects, regional cooperative projects, and others.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Businesses with more than 35 employees.
$50,000 per award. A 50% cash or in-kind match is required.
3 regional grant requests of up to $75,000 allowed per year.
TEA.
See http://www.in.gov/idem/oppta/recycling/staff.pdffor regional representatives.
http://www.in.gov/idem/oppta/recycling/grants/
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
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.
Up to $250,000.
Rolling.
Energy Policy Division
(317)232-8940
http://www.in.gov/doc/businesses/EPJndustrial.html
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Iowa
Alternate Energy Revolving Loan Program
Iowa Energy Center
This program seeks to promote the development of renewable energy production facilities throughout the state of
Iowa. Funds are reserved for various types of renewable energy production facilities to ensure that the program
serves a balanced mix of technologies, including solar, biomass, small hydro, and small and large wind turbine
facilities.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Individuals and organizations that want to build alternate energy production facilities in Iowa.
The AERLP provides low-interest loans to individuals and organizations that want to build
alternate energy production facilities in Iowa. The AERLP provides 50% of the total loan, up to
a maximum of $250,000.
Rolling.
Keith Kutz
Iowa State University
Iowa Energy Center
2521 Elwood Drive
Suite 124
Ames, IA 50010-8229
(515)294-8819
kkutz@energy.iastate.edu
http://www.energy.iastate.edu/funding/aerlp-index.html
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Eligible organizations are Iowa's colleges and universities, Iowa-based private non-profit
organizations, and Iowa-based foundations. Private sector research partnerships are
encouraged.
Total of $1.3 million. Individual amounts vary.
TBA.
Keith Kutz
Iowa State University
Iowa Energy Center
2521 Elwood Drive
Suite 124
Ames, IA 50010-8229
(515)294-8819
kkutz@energy.iastate.edu
http://www.energy.iastate.edu/funding/gp-index.html
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Iowa Renewable Fuel Fund
Iowa Energy Center
This program is a value-added grant/loan program. The renewable fuel fund is one of two separate programs under
the Value-Added Agricultural Products and Processes Financial Assistance Program (VAAPFAP). Example projects
funded under the program include six ethanol plants, two soy process plants, and a methane recapture program for
hog farmers.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Farms and businesses located in Iowa. Research and development projects are not eligible
for this program.
Up to $520,000 per project, for a total of about $2 million. Approximately 20% of the money
awarded to a project is in the form of a grant and the remaining 80% in the form of a low
interest loan.
Rolling.
Joe Jones
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Bureau of Business Finance
200 E. Grand
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515)242-4801
joe.jones@ided.state.ia.us
http://www.energy.iastate.edu/renewable/incentives/
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Kansas school districts.
Up to $40,000 per grant.
TBA.
Jerry VanAllen
Assistant Energy Program Manager
1500 SW Arrowhead Road
Topeka, KS 66604-4027
j.vanallen@kcc.state.ks.us
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.
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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
j.ploger@kcc.state.ks.us
Web site: http://www.kcc.state.ks.us/energy/forms.htm
Maine
Renewable Portfolio Standards Grants
Maine State Planning Office
Provides annual grants for renewable energy products. Eligible technologies include hydropower, biomass, municipal
waste methane recovery, wind, and solar.
Eligibility: Eligible resource must be a "small power production facility" that produces electricity using
only a primary energy source of biomass, waste, renewable resources, or a combination of
these resources and has a production capacity of 80 megawatts or less, including any other
facilities at the same site. A renewable resource may also be a generation facility of 100 MW
or less that uses fuel cells, tidal power, solar arrays and installations, wind power installations,
geothermal installations, hydroelectric generators, biomass generators, or generators fueled
by municipal solid waste in conjunction with recycling. In addition to renewables, the portfolio
standard can be met with "efficient resources," specifically, qualified cogeneration facilities.
Amounts: Varies.
Application Deadline: Varies.
Contact: Mitch Tannenbaum
Main Public Utilities Commission
mitch.tannenbaum@maine.gov
Web site: http://www.state.me.us/mpuc/
Renewable Resources Matching Fund Program
Maine Technology Institute
The Renewable Resources Matching Fund (RRMF), created by the state's Public Benefits Fund, supports renewable
resource research & development and community demonstration projects using renewable energy technologies. The
RRMF currently contains over $70,000 and is administered by the Maine Technology Institute (MTI). Grant funding is
awarded as match funding for approved projects that qualify for funding under the MTI Cluster Enhancement Award
program, and that enhance or support cluster development in the energy industry.
Eligibility: Renewable energy production projects in Maine.
Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project. 50% cost-share required.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Janet Yancey-Wrona
Maine Technology Institute
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Web site:
2E Mechanic Drive
Gardiner, ME 04345
(207) 852-4790
jyancey@mainetechnology.org
http://www.mainetechnology.org/proposal-rrmf.asp
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Maryland governmental institutions and nonprofits.
Up to $400,000 per loan.
Rolling.
dcronin@energy.state.md.us
1-800-72-ENERGY
http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/government/communityenergyloan.htm
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Consumer groups, industry, nonprofit community groups, universities and colleges, state,
national and international agencies, legislators, and citizens.
Funding will total roughly $150 million over a five-year period, with approximately $20 million
per year for an undefined period beyond 2002.
Varies.
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
75 North Drive
Westborough, MA 01581
(508)870-0312
mtc@mtpc.org
http://www.mtpc.org/Grants_and_Awards/grant_dollars.htm
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Solar Electricity Grant Program
Mass Energy
Mass Energy will provide grants for 10OkW of solar electricity (approximately 40 installations). The majority of
systems will be 2kW, capable of producing 3000kWh/year (approximately 30-40% of the average home's annual
usage). Mass Energy's plan is to bring down the cost of these systems by bulk purchasing PV panels and working
with a pre-established design and installation team. These lower costs, combined with a grant of approximately
$4,250 per kW and available tax incentives, means participating consumers could save about 50% for their solar
electric system.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Businesses and homeowners in the Greater Boston Area.
About $4,250 per kW.
Rolling.
Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance
670 Centre Street
Boston, MA 02130-2511
(617) 524-3950 or 1-800-287-3950
info@massenergy.com
http://www.massenergy.com/Solar.Grant.htmltf
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 STARฎ
promotional projects; and (5) statewide energy conferences and/or fairs.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Public and nonprofit organizations.
Up to $6,000 per grant.
Usually in the summer of each year.
John Sarver
611 W.Ottawa
P.O. Box 30221
Lansing, Ml 48909
(517) 241-6280
jhsarver@michigan.gov
http://www.ies.ncsu.edu/dsire/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=MI02F&state=MI&CurrentPagelD=1
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Minnesota
E85 Grants
Minnesota Department of Commerce
This program provides funds and other assistance to Minnesota communities committed to increasing the number of
both E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) vehicles and fueling stations, and provides information on tax deductions for
vehicles with "clean fuels" (e.g., hybrids and electric).
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Minnesota communities.
Incentives are in the form of rebates and tax incentives. Amounts vary.
Rolling.
Mike Taylor
(651)296-6830
mike.taylor@state.mn.us
http://www.state.mn.us/mn/extemalDocs/E85_State_Fueling_Stations_
Directory.! 10802111203_E-85.htm
Renewable Energy Generation Grants
Minnesota Department of Commerce
This program offers direct per-kilowatt hour payments for electricity generated from renewable energy projects.
Certain hydroelectric facilities and anaerobic manure methane digesters also qualify for payments until 2015.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Commercial, industrial, residential, non-profit, utility, and tribal council entities.
Minnesota will offer a 1.5 cents per kilowatt hour payment for electricity generated from wind,
biomass, solar, and hydropower. Qualifying projects will receive payments for ten years.
Rolling.
Energy Information Center
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Energy Division
85 7th Place East, Suite 600
St. Paul, MN 55101-3165
(651)296-5175
energy.info@state.mn.us
http://www.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/portal/mn/jsp/content.do7id
536881350&subchannel=536881511 &sc2=null&sc3=null&contentid=536885915&
contenttype=EDITORIAL&programid=536885394&agency=Commerce
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:
Amounts:
Sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, or non-profit organizations in Mississippi.
Up to $300,000 per loan, at an interest rate 3 percent below the current prime interest rate.
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Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Rolling.
Demetra Foster
dfoster@mississippi.org
http://www.mississippi.org/programs/energy/commjnd_efficiency.htm
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
City and County governments and public schools.
Varies.
Rolling.
Bernard Thompson
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 176
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
(573)751-7466
nrthomb@mail.dnr.state.mo.us
http://www.dnr.state.mo.us/energy/financial/loan.htm
Montana
Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Account
Montana Department of Environmental Quality
The alternative energy revolving loan account provides loans to help individuals and small businesses build
alternative energy systems for residences and small businesses to generate energy for their own use and for net
metering.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Commercial and residential applicants.
The amount of a loan may not exceed $10,000, must be at a low-interest rate, and the loan
must be repaid within 5 years.
Rolling, through 2005.
Kathi Montgomery
(406)841-5243
kmontgomery@state.mt.us
http://www.deq.state.mt.us/energy/Renewable/altenergyloan.asp
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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
rfischer@state.mt.us
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
wrosquist@state.mt.us
Website: http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=MT01R&state=MT&CurrentPagelD=1
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
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Web site:
11110 Street, Suite 223
Lincoln, NE 68509-5085
(402)471-2867
osterman@mail.state.ne.us
http://www.nol.org/home/NEO/loan/index.html
Nevada
Renewable Energy Grants
Nevada State Office of Energy
The Nevada State Office of Energy offers various grants throughout the year supporting renewable energy systems.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Varies.
Varies.
Varies.
Nevada State Office of Energy
727 Fairview Drive, Suite F
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-5975
http://energy.state.nv.us/inside/default.htm
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 STARฎ appliances or retrofitting buildings to
be more energy efficient.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Private residences, businesses, and schools in New Hampshire.
Varies.
N/A.
Derek Greenauer
Energy Program Manager
Governor's Office of Energy and Community Services
57 Regional Drive
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-0477
dgreenauer@gov.state.nh.us
http://www.nhecs.org/lowering/eprograms.html
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New Jersey
Renewable Energy Economic Development Program (REED)
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
The REED program is open to applicants who seek funding for research, business development, commercialization,
and technology demonstrations of innovative products or services that advance the delivery of renewable energy
systems to the marketplace. The program seeks innovations in the renewable energy industry in terms of technology,
services, system integration, financing, and supporting systems and fuels. The program does not provide financing
for construction and installation of renewable energy systems.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Jersey-based, for-profit or not-for-profit renewable technology small businesses,
independently operated, and with not more than 500 employees.
$50,000 to $500,000.25 percent match required.
Rolling.
Ronald Jackson
State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Office of Clean Energy
P.O. Box 350
44 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08625-0350
(609)777-3199
Ronald.Jackson@bpu.state.nj.us
http://www.njcep.com/special/REED_2004_solicitation.pdf
New York
Renewables Research and Development
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
NYSERDA supports research, development, and commercialization activities in all areas of renewable energy
technology by providing financial support to further the market penetration of renewable technology across the state
and around the world.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Varies.
Varies
Varies.
Jeffrey Peterson
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
17 Columbia Circle
Albany, NY 12203-6399
(518) 862-1090, extension 3288
jmp@nyserda.org
http://www.nyserda.org/rddopps.html
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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 Smart 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
tgc@nyserda.org
Web site: http://www.dps.state.ny.us/sbc.htm
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
ELF@odod.state.oh.us
Web site: http://www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/oee/energy_loan_fund.htm
Oklahoma
Low-Interest Alternative Fuels Loan Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Oklahoma has a loan program with a 3% interest rate for the cost of converting private fleets to operate on alternative
fuels and for the incremental cost of purchasing an original equipment manufacturer alternative-fueled vehicle. The
repayment of the loan is made from fuel savings during a maximum three-year period.
Eligibility: Owners of private vehicle fleets in Oklahoma.
Amounts: Varies.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Gordon Gore
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Community Affairs and Development
P.O. Box 26980
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0980
(405)815-6552
gordon_gore@odoc.state.ok.us
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Web site:
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=OK05F&state=OK&CurrentPagelD=1
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Individuals, businesses, schools, special districts, tribes, and local, state and federal
government agencies.
Loans can be as small as $25,000 or as large as millions of dollars.
Rolling.
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
http://www.energy.state.or.us/loan/seiphme.htm
Pennsylvania
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Fund (AFIG)
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
The Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Fund provides funding for alternative fuel vehicle programs to aid in the
purchase of alternative fuel vehicles, conversion of existing vehicles to operate on an alternative fuel, purchase and
installation of alternative fuel refueling and recharging facilities, and research and development of innovative
alternative fuel vehicles.
Eligibility.
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Eligible applicants for incentive grants are school districts, municipal authorities, political
subdivisions, nonprofit entities, corporations or partnerships incorporated or registered in the
Commonwealth, and Pennsylvania residents.
The Fund receives about $3.5 - 4 million annually from the tax on the gross receipts of
utilities. An applicant is eligible for up to 20% of his or her costs.
TBA.
Karen Miller
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Air Quality
P.O. Box 8468
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8468
(717) 772-3359
karemiller@state.pa.us
http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/aq/afv/afvafig1.htm
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Rhode Island
Residential and Small Business Customer Incentive Program
Rhode Island State Energy Office, The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Collaborative
Funding for the Residential and Small Business Customer Incentive Program supports rebates for retail electricity
plants that recruit small businesses and residential customers to purchase green power.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Rhode Island retail electricity suppliers.
$125 per customer for the first 5,000 residential customers that commit to green power
purchase, $75 per remaining participating residential customer, while funds are available.
$250 per small business customer for the first 1,000 customers, $125 per remaining small
business customer, while funds are available.
Rolling.
Rl State Energy Office
Department of Administration
Division of Central Services
State Energy Office
One Capitol Hill
Providence, Rl 02903
(401) 222-3370 or (401) 222-6920
http://www.riseo.state.ri.us/riref.html
Solar Photovoltaic Funding
Rhode Island State Energy Office, The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Collaborative
The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund seeks to support the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) applications in
excess of 5 kilowatts AC on commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings in Rhode Island that can be operational
within eight months of consideration for award.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. Schools, portable or mobile systems, or
residential buildings with less than 10 units are not eligible.
$500,000 total.
April 21,2004.
Rl State Energy Office
Department of Administration
Division of Central Services
State Energy Office
One Capitol Hill
Providence, Rl 02903
(401) 222-3370 or (401) 222-6920
http://www.riseo.state.ri.us/riref.html
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South Dakota
Solid Waste Management Program
South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources
The Solid Waste Management Program provides grants, loans, or a combination of grants and loans for solid waste
disposal, recycling, and waste tire projects.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Tennessee
Individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations, counties, cooperatives,
municipalities, regional or state-wide planning agencies, federally recognized Tribes, or
special purpose districts that have the authority to construct or operate solid waste, waste tire,
or recycling facilities.
Varies.
1st of January, April, July and October.
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Financial and Technical Assistance
523 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, South Dakota 57501
(605)773-4216
denrinternet@state .sd .us
http://www.state.sd.us/denr/DFTA/WWFunding/SWMP/solidwastemanagementplan.htm
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Tennessee small businesses.
Loans are available up to $100,000.
Rolling.
312 Eighth Avenue North, Ninth Floor
Nashville, TN 37243-0405
(615)741-2373
http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/energyjoans.htm
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.
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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
Utah
Clean Fuels Grant Program
Utah Energy Office
Utah's Clean Fuel Grant Program provides grants to local governments and businesses for the purchase of clean fuel
vehicles and refueling infrastructure.
Eligibility: Local governments, businesses, and schools.
Amounts: 50 percent of incremental cost up to $3,000.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Bernell Loveridge
Utah Department of Natural Resources, Utah Energy Office
1594 W. North Temple , Suite 3610
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6480
(801)538-5413
Web site: http://www.energy.utah.gov/altfuels/incentives.htmtfloan
Vermont
Solar & Wind Inventive Grant Program
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
Funds are available for qualifying solar electric, solar hot water, and small wind systems.
Eligibility: Residential and commercial customers.
Amounts: 40% of installed system costs, up to $7,500.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Bret Hamilton
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation
255 South Champlain Street
Burlington, VT 05445
(877) 888-7372, extension 1059
bret.hamilton@veic.org
Web site: http://www.rerc-vt.org/incentives/
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Virginia
Solar Manufacturing Incentive Grant Program
Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy
This fund makes up to $4.5 million per year available through 2007 for the manufacture of photovoltaic panels in
Virginia.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Manufacturing sector.
The incentive is paid at a rate of up to 75 cents per watt for panels sold in a calendar year, up
to six megawatts.
N/A
Ken Jurman
Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy
Division of Energy
9th Street Office Building ,
202 North 9th Street, 8th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 692-3222
ksj@mme.state.va.us
http://www.mme.state.va.us/de/smig.html
Washington
Solar Water Heating Rebate
Washington State Grays Harbor PUD
Rebates are available for the installation of solar collectors of 40 square feet or more. Installations must follow BPA
guidelines and only customers who currently use electricity for hot water are eligible. The program is funded through
a combination of BPA and internal PUD funds. Customers may choose a low-interest loan of up to $4,000 available
through local lenders, with interest subsidized by PUD instead of the rebate.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Grays Harbor PUD customers.
$600
Rolling.
Doug Smith
Grays Harbor PUD
2720 Sumner Avenue
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 538-6508
dsmith@ghpud.org
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=WA03F&state=WA&CurrentPagelD=1
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West Virginia
Lighting Grants Program
West Virginia Development Office
The program provides lighting analyses of state and local government facilities and schools, nonprofit hospitals, and
public libraries using the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STARฎ lighting audit.
Eligibility: Government facilities and schools.
Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant. Matching funds required.
Application Deadline: Rolling deadline.
Contact: See Web site for contact information.
Web site: http://www.wvdo.org/community/lgp.html
Wisconsin
Focus on Energy Grants Program
Wisconsin Division of Energy
Several grants for renewable energy projects are available from Wisconsin Focus on Energy, a public-private
partnership that provides energy efficiency and renewable energy information and services to the state's energy
utility customers. The program includes grants for R&D, elementary education, purchase of equipment/library
material, and feasibility studies.
Eligibility: Private residences, businesses, industry, education, nonprofit organizations, and local
governmental organizations in Wisconsin.
Amounts: Maximum grant awards are $50,000, covering up to 50% of project cost.
Application Deadline: Varies.
Contact: Focus on Energy Programs
1-800-762-7077; for grant-specific contact information, visit
http://heat.doa.state.wi.us/liheap/index2.asp, and click on "Contact Us".
Web site: http://heat.doa.state.wi.us/liheap/index2.asp; click on "Wisconsin Focus on Energy Web site.'
Recycling Grants to Responsible Units
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
This fund provides financial assistance to local units of government to establish and operate effective recycling
programs.
Eligibility: Wisconsin entities responsible for recycling in their area.
Amounts: $24.5 million available for an estimated 1,000 grants. Allocations will cover 20-40% of
recycling program costs. Grants are calculated according to a statutory formula. Grant
amounts have averaged 20-40% of eligible recycling and yard waste expenses.
Application Deadline: October 30,2004.
Tom Nowakowski, CF/8
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, Wl 53707-7921
(608) 267-0494
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Web site:
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa/Bureau/programs.htmWrecycling
Waste Reduction and Recycling
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
The waste reduction program supports projects or activities that contribute to reducing the amount of waste
generated, landfilled, or treated; are making use of innovative technologies or methods; and operate on a pilot or
demonstration scale.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Wisconsin counties, municipalities, public entities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations are
eligible.
Up to 50 percent of the total eligible project costs (not to exceed $150,000) can be
reimbursed.
August 1,2004.
Tom Nowakowski, CF/8
Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 7921
Madison, Wl 53707-7921
(608) 267-0494
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa/EF/Recycle/index.htm
Wyoming
Photovoltaic Grant Program
Wyoming Business Council
This program provides grants to residents who install photovoltaic or photovoltaic hybrid systems on their homes.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Both grid-connected and off-grid systems are eligible.
50 percent of cost of installing a photovoltaic system, or $3,000, whichever is less.
Rolling deadline.
Dale Hoffman
Wyoming Business Council
Energy Section
214 W. 15th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 777-2805
dhoffm@state.wy.us
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/incentive2.cfm?lncentive_
Code=WY05F&state=WY&CurrentPagelD=1
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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
dwilliams@akcf.org
acfinfo@akcf.org
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
lnformation@B-E-F.org
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.
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Contact:
Web site:
The Bullitt Foundation
1212 Minor Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101-2825
(206) 343-0807
info@bullitt.org
Kathy Becker (climate-related grants):
kbecker@bullitt.org; see Web site for contact info relating to specific inquiries.
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Environmental non-profits that operate in an area DTE conducts business; special focus on
the Great Lakes area.
$5,000 to $10,000.
The 15th of March, June, September, and December of each year.
DTE Energy Foundation
(313)235-9271
Foundation@dteenergy.com
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
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.
No limit.
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.
1012 Torney Avenue #1
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415)561-6700
energyfund@ef.org
http://www.energyfoundation.org/home.cfm
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Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation's Community and Resource Development Program's Environment and Development section
seeks to help people and groups acquire, protect, and improve land, water, forests, wildlife, and other natural assets
in ways that help reduce poverty and injustice. The foundation helps low-income people and communities sustainably
use their natural resource assets.
Eligibility: Before a request is made for a grant or program-related investment, a brief letter of inquiry is
advisable to determine whether the Foundation's present interests and funds permit
consideration of the request.
Amounts: Varies.
Application Deadline: Rolling.
Contact: Secretary
Ford Foundation
320 East 43rd Street
New York, NY 10017
(212)573-5000
Web site: http://www.fordfound.org
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
Website: http://www.kirschfoundation.org/how/environmental/environment.html
Kodak American Greenways Awards
Administered jointly by the Eastman Kodak Company, the Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society,
the American Greenways Awards provide small grants to fund the development of greenways in American
communities. Greenways are corridors of protected land that link recreational, cultural, and natural features.
Eligibility: Priority given to local, regional, or statewide nonprofits.
Amounts: Up to $2,500.
Application Deadline: June 1 st of each year.
Contact: American Greenways Program Coordinator
The Conservation Fund
(703) 525-6300
greenways@conservationfund.org
Web site: http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2372
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North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation
NAFEC supports projects that: (1) are community-based (involve a clearly defined community of stakeholders who
actively participate in the design and implementation of the project); (2) respond to a specific issue or problem and
lead to concrete results; (3) reflect cooperative and equitable partnerships between or among organizations from
different sectors and/or countries within North America; (4) meet the objectives of the Commission for Environmental
Cooperation (CEC) (by complementing the current CEC program); (5) strengthen and build the capacities of local
people, organizations and institutions; (6) emphasize sustainability; (7) link environmental, social and economic
issues; and (8) leverage additional support, but are unlikely to obtain full funding from other sources.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Community-based nonprofits in North America.
Up to $25,000 per grant.
TBA. 2003 deadline was March 31st.
North American Fund for Environmental Cooperation (NAFEC)
c/o North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
393 St. Jacques West, Suite 200
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y1N9
(514) 350-4357
nafec@ccemtl.org
http://www.cec.org/grants/about/index.cfm ?varlan=English
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting
improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs.
Average grant is $42,300. Most grants fall between $25,000 and $50,000.
Rolling.
Public Welfare Foundation
1200 U Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-4443
(202)965-1800
general@publicwelfare.org; or reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.org
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:
Amounts:
Any program that will benefit communities in the area of the environment. See Web site for
more detailed restrictions.
$5,000 to $1 million.
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Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Rolling.
Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund
One Lombard Street, Suite 303
San Francisco, California 94111
(415)788-1090
info@goldmanfund.org
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
All tax-exempt organizations or organizations seeking support for a project that would be
considered charitable or educational.
$25,000 to $300,000.
Rolling deadline.
Rockefeller Brothers Fund
437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor
New York, New York 10022-7001
(212)812^200
info@rbf.org
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:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Government, for-profit, and nonprofit entities. Commercial entities are encouraged to partner
with a public or nonprofit applicant.
Varies.
Varies.
The StEPP Foundation
P.O. Box 468
Golden, CO 80402-0468
(303) 277-0932
info@steppfoundation.org
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.
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Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
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.
Average award is approximately $25,000. Matching funds required. Mini-Grant award is
$5,000.
April 15, August 1, and December 11 of each year.
Virginia Environmental Endowment
Three James Center
1051 East Gary Street, Suite 1400
P. 0. Box 790
Richmond, Virginia 23218-0790
(804) 644-5000
information@vee.org
http://www.vee.org/index.cfm
Wallace Global Fund
The mission of the Wallace Global Fund is to catalyze and leverage critically needed global progress toward an
equitable and environmentally sustainable society. Preference is given to projects that involve:
Policy research and action on a global or regional level;
Public/private sector partnerships;
Collaboration among nongovernmental organizations;
Use of market mechanisms.
Eligibility:
Amounts:
Application Deadline:
Contact:
Web site:
Public charities or their equivalents throughout the world.
Ranges between $2,000 and $400,000, with an average of $50,000.
Rolling.
Wallace Global Fund
1990 M Street, NW, Suite 250
Washington, DC 20036
(202)452-1530
tkroll@wgf.org
http://www.wgf.org/
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For More Information
This Funding Opportunities document is intended to be a comprehensive list of available
funding opportunities for environmentally related activities. However, new grants regularly
become available. The online resources below may help grant seekers obtain new or updated
information on funding opportunities.
EPA Office of Grants and Debarment
This Web page contains links to open solicitations under EPA's various grant programs, federal
grant application instructions and downloadable forms. Users can access information on active
EPA grants, current grants policies and regulations, and training and guidance on managing
assistance agreements.
http://www.epa.gov/ogd/
Grants.gov
This comprehensive Web site contains information on searching and applying for federal grants.
The easy-to-use search engine allows users to quickly find information on most federal grants
listed in this document. Grant seekers can also search by keyword to find additional funding
opportunities and prepare and submit grant application packages online.
http://www.grants.gov
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