v Funding Opportunities A Directory of Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Environmental Protection Assistance Programs EPA State and Local Building Branch September 200" ------- Table of Contents Introduction 1 Grants-at-a-Glance 2 Federal Funding Opportunities 10 State Funding Opportunities 17 Private Foundation Funding Opportunities 50 For More Information 57 ------- 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 federal 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 improving energy performance of 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). ------- 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. Grant Title Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHP) Continuing Program Grants (Clean Air Act Section 105) Healthy Communities Grant Program Office of Air & Radiation, Grants & Funding Project Grants (Clean Air Act Section 103) Resource Conservation and Source Reduction Funds Transportation and Air Quality Grants Best Practices Research and Development Clean Cities Technical Assistance (Tiger Team) Federal Loan Guarantee Program Financial Assistance Program FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program-Wide Funding Opportunities Inventions and Innovation (l&l) Program Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Transportation Enhancement Program Biomass Research and Development Initiative Page Number 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 Renewable Energy Transportation Heat Island Reduction Education, Outreach, & Other ------- Grant Title Environmental Entrepreneurship Program (EEP) Grants EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program (Rll) State Projects and Special Projects Local Government Energy Loan Program Power Project Loan Fund Environmental Portfolio Standard (EPS) Energy Credit Purchase SunShare Alternative Fuel Conversion Rebate Program Energy Funding Opportunities Emerging Renewables Program Rebates Energy Efficiency Funding Energy Innovations Small Grant Program Geothermal Program Pilot Performance-Based Incentive Program Public Interest Energy Research Program Renewable Energy Consumer Education (RECE) Program The Renewable Resources Trust Fund Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) Page Number 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Air Quality Transportation Waste Reduction Heat Island Reduction Research & Development Education, Outreach, & Other ------- Grant Title Colorado Alternative Fuel Vehicle Income Tax Credit Clean Energy Fund Grants Green Energy Fund Gainesville Regional Utilities (GRU) Rebate Program Renewable Energy Technologies Solar Incentive Program Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incremental Cost Incentive Program Small Business Technical Assistance Program Weatherization Assistance Program Energy Solutions Solar Water Heater Rebate Low Interest Energy Loans Clean Energy Community Foundation Grants Renewable Fuels Development Program Alternative Fuel Transportation Grant Program Alternative Power and Energy Grant Program Indiana Recycling Grants Program Industrial Energy Efficiency Fund Page Number 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 27 28 28 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Air Quality Transportation Waste Reduction Heat Island Reduction Research & Development Education, Outreach, & Other ------- Grant Title Iowa Alternate Energy Revolving Loan Program Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Iowa Renewable Fuel Fund State Energy Program Grants Energy Fund Program Renewable Resources Matching Fund Program Community Energy Loan Program (CELP) Renewable Energy Trust Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Outreach Grants EnergySmart Schools Funding Low Income and Energy Efficiency (LIEE) Fund E85 Grants Environmental Assistance Grants Energy Investment Loan Program Energy Revolving Fund Page Number 29 29 29 30 30 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Air Quality Transportation Waste Reduction Heat Island Reduction Research & Development Education, Outreach, & Other ------- Grant Title Montana Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Account Renewable Resource Grant Program Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program Renewable Energy Grants Weatherization Assistance Program Clean Air Energy Fund Renewable Energy Economic Development Program (REED) New Mexico Solar Tax Credit Tax Incentive for Hybrid Vehicles Energy Funding Opportunities Energy Efficiency Loan Fund Energy Loan Fund Grant Program Alternative Fuels Vehicles Loan Program Page Number 34 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 39 39 40 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Air Quality Transportation Waste Reduction Heat Island Reduction Research & Development Education, Outreach, & Other ------- Grant Title Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) & Residential Energy Tax Credit (RETC) Energy Loan Program Small Business Advantage Grant Program Sustainable Energy Funds Renewable Energy Incentive Program for Large Customer Renewable Energy Incentive Program for Residential & Small Commercial Customers Solar and Wind Incentives for Homeowners and Small Businesses Solar on Schools Program Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant Program Solid Waste Management Program Small Business Energy Loan Program Solid Waste Assistance Grants LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Program Clean Fuels Vehicle Grant and Loan Program Biomass Electricity Production Incentive Page Number 40 41 41 42 42 42 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 46 46 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Air Quality Transportation Waste Reduction Heat Island Reduction Research & Development Education, Outreach, & Other ------- Grant Title Solar Manufacturing Incentive Grant (SMIG) Program Transportation Enhancement Program Renewable Energy Production Incentives Solar Photovoltaic Rebate Lighting Grants Program Focus on Energy Grants Program Recycling Grants to Responsible Units Waste Reduction and Recycling Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF) Ben & Jerry's Foundation Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) Bullitt Foundation The Climate Trust DTE Energy Foundation Energy Foundation Ford Foundation Kodak American Greenways Awards National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, General Matching Grant Program Northwest Fund for the Environment Public Welfare Foundation Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund Rockefeller Brothers Fund Page Number 46 47 47 48 48 48 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 55 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Air Quality Transportation Waste Reduction Heat Island Reduction Research & Development Education, Outreach, & Other ------- Grant Title Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline (StEPP) Foundation Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) Wallace Global Fund Page Number 55 55 56 Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Air Quality Transportation Waste Reduction Heat Island Reduction Research & Development Education, Outreach, & Other ------- 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) Combined Heat and Power Partnership (CHP) EPA Combined Heat and Power Partnership The EPA CHP Partnership provides listings of State and Federal CHP incentives; State and Federal Biomass/Biogas incentives; and Utility, State Utility Commission, and State Environmental Agency rules and regulations that remove unintended barriers to clean distributed generation projects. See website for more details as it is updated twice a month. Eligibility: Varies. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Kim Grossman CHP Partnership U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW(MC6202J) Washington, DC 20460 Phone: (202) 343-9388 Crossman.Kim@epa.gov Web site: http://www.epa.gov/chp/funding opps.htm 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, particuiate matter, lead, permitting, and enforcement. Eligibility: State, tribal, and local air pollution control agencies. Amounts: $500,000 to 6 million per grant; grants total 25 million. Application Deadline: August 1, 2006. Contact: For state-specific contacts, see http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwsrf/nims/dwagency2.pdf Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region5/business/fs-caa105.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. 10 ------- Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, state and regional agencies, and K-12 schools working in target investment areas in the New England States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Amounts: TBA. Application Deadline: TBA. Contact: Sandra Padula USEPA Region 1 1 Congress Street Suite 1100 Boston, MA 02114-2023 (617)918-1797 padula.sandra@epa.gov Web site: http://www.epa.gov/ne/eco/uep/hcgp.html Office of Air & Radiation, Grants & Funding EPA, Office of Air & Radiation EPA's OAR lists various grants and projects announced throughout the year. See website for current solicitations. Eligibility: States, local governments, territories, Tribes, universities, and nonprofits. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Richard Kuhlman Director, Grants Administration Division Phone: (202) 564-5305 Web site: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html 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 Miller National Air Grants 312-353-0396 miller.robert@epa.gov Diane Nelson Air Grant Coordinator Air and Radiation Division 312-886-2929 nelson.diane@epa.gov Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region5/business/fs-caa103.htm Resource Conservation and Source Reduction Funds EPA Region 9 EPA Region 9 is soliciting proposals to fund projects that address solid waste reduction and management. The aim of this funding is to support innovative ideas with the goal of fostering positive change. Projects may include studies, 11 ------- surveys, investigations, demonstrations, training, and public education programs. All demonstration projects must demonstrate applications, technologies, methods or approaches that are new, innovative or experimental. A project that is carried out through a routine or established practice is not a demonstration. Eligibility: States, tribes, territories, multi-state/tribal organizations, local governments and nonprofits. Amounts: TBA. Application Deadline: Proposals are due mid-March for next fiscal year. Contact: Adrienne Priselac US EPA Region 9 Office of Solid Waste and Pollution Prevention (415)972-3285 priselac.adrienne@epa.gov Web site: http://www.epa.gov/region09/funding/rcra.html Transportation and Air Quality Grants Office of Transportation and Air Quality OTAQ lists various grants and projects announced throughout the year. See Web site for current solicitations. Eligibility: State, local, multi-state, and tribal air pollution control agencies. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: See individual solicitations for contact information. Web site: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/rfp.htm Department of Energy (DOE) Best Practices Research and Development Office of Industrial Technologies (PIT) Best Practices, a program of the United States Department of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT), works with industry to identify plant-wide opportunities for energy savings and process efficiency. Through the implementation of new technologies and systems improvements, OIT helps companies save energy and money, reduce pollution and emissions, and increase productivity. Eligibility: Industry and manufacturing sectors. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Dallas Hoffer Phone:(208)526-0014 E-mail: hofferdl@id.doe.gov Layne Isom Phone: (208) 526-5633 E-mail: isomla@id.doe.gov Web site: http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/ 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, 12 ------- ethanol and methanol, and electric vehicles in light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicle applications. The technical support is free to any participating Clean Cities program. Eligibility: Clean Cities organizations. Amounts: N/A Application Deadline: N/A Contact: Local Clean Cities coordinators: http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/coordinators.html Web site: http://www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/technicaLassistance.html Federal Loan Guarantee Program DOE The DOE's Federal Loan Guarantee Program calls for a total of $2 billion in loan guarantees to help spur investment in projects that employ new energy technologies. Eligible projects include projects that employ new or significantly improved energy technologies that avoid, reduce, or sequester air pollutants and greenhouse gases. Eligibility: TBA. Amounts: Total funding is $2 billion. Application Deadline: TBA. Contact: TBA. Web site: http://energY.gov/news/3897.htm Financial Assistance Program Office of Science The Biological and Environmental Research (BER) Program works to advance environmental and biomedical knowledge connected to energy. Through its support of peer-reviewed research at national laboratories, universities, and private institutions, the program develops the knowledge needed to identify, understand, and anticipate the long- term health and environmental consequences of energy production, development, and use. The BER Program is committed to improving climate data and models to help policy makers determine safe levels of greenhouse gases for the Earth system and reduce projected emissions. Eligibility: Colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit commercial organizations, state and local governments, and unaffiliated individuals. Amounts: It is anticipated that approximately $400 million will be available for grant and cooperative agreement awards in FY 2006.. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Grants and Contracts Division, Office of Science (301) 903-5212 or (301) 903-3604 (see Web site for program-specific contact information) Web site: http://www.sc.doe.gov/grants/FAPN06-01.html FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program-Wide Funding Opportunities Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy This opportunity has multiple areas of interest and two separate closing and evaluation periods from which projects are anticipated to be selected and awarded. The first closing and evaluation period of this announcement is aimed at receiving applications in three technology areas: 1. Advanced Combustion Engine Enabling Technologies; 2. Integration of On-Board Idle Reduction Technology in Heavy Trucks as Original Manufacturer Factory Equipment Option; and 3. Advanced Vehicle Testing and Evaluation. One objective is to accelerate the rate of development of 13 ------- technologies, components, or methods that support or enable improved fuel economy, performance, and emissions in internal combustion engines. The proposed work is to focus on technologies supporting high efficiency clean combustion technology including various forms of low-temperature and homogenous charge compression ignition combustion. This area of interest is fuel neutral. Eligibility: No restrictions. Amounts: Not available; cost sharing required Application Deadline: Varies; see website. Contact: Jodi Collins Contract Specialist U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory 3610 Collins Ferry Road P.O. Box 880 Morgantown, WV 26507-0880 (304)285-1390 Email: jodi.collins@netl.doe.gov Web site: http://e-center.doe.gov Solicitation Number: DE-PS26-05NT42296-00 Inventions and Innovation (l&l) Program Office of Industrial Technologies (PIT) The DOE Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) awards cost-shared funding for R&D projects through a competitive solicitation process. Projects are performed by collaborative partnerships and must address specified priorities leading to the enhancement of national goals for energy and the environment. Eligibility: Small businesses and individuals. Amounts: Funding up to $25,000 or $250,000, depending on development phase. Cost-share is strongly encouraged to receive a Category 1 or 2 award. Application Deadline: Varies; see http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/ for current solicitations. Contact: Matthew Barron goii@go.doe.gov Michael Schledorn 303-275-4993 goii@go.doe.gov Web site: http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/ Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) DOE This program seeks to initiate small business energy-related research in areas such as bioproducts and bioenergy research; oil and gas technologies; solar cells; battery technology for electric and hybrid vehicles; and integrated systems for energy-efficient space conditioning. Phase I explores the feasibility of innovative concepts while Phase II is the principal research or R&D effort, with awards lasting over a two-year period. Eligibility: Small businesses (500 employees or less). Amounts: In 2006, up to $100K per award for Phase I; up to $750K over 2 years for Phase II. Application Deadline: Application Submission Date: August 1, 2006; AIDS Application Submission Date: September 1,2006. Contact: Electronic Submission required: http://www.grants.gov Web site: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htmttsol 14 ------- Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Enhancement Program Federal Highway Administration The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)'s Transportation Enhancement (TE activities offer communities funding opportunities to help expand transportation choices such as; safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities, scenic routes, beautification, and other investments that increase recreation opportunity and access. Communities may also use TE funds to contribute toward the revitalization of local and regional economies by restoring historic buildings, renovating streetscapes, or providing transportation museums and visitors centers. Eligibility: Prospective projects must fall within one of the twelve project categories. See http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/te/eligibility.htm Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Christopher Douwes Trails and Enhancements Program Manager (202)366-5013 christopher.douwes@fhwa.dot.gov Web site: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/te/index.htm Other Federal Programs Biomass Research and Development Initiative DOE and USDA This grant provides financial assistance addressing research, development, and demonstration of biomass based products, bioenergy, biofuels, biopower, and related processes. This funding opportunity is intended to promote greater innovation and development related to biomass, and to support federal policy calling for greater use of biomass-based products, feedstock production, and processing and conversion. Eligibility: The primary applicant can be a private sector entity, an institution of higher education, a national laboratory, a Federal research agency, a state research agency, a non-profit organization, or a consortium of two or more of the listed entities. Amounts: $200,000 to $2 million per grant. 20 percent cost sharing required. Up to $14 million total. Application Deadline: Varies; see website. Contact: Mary Hartford 303-275-4762 Mary.Hartford@go.doe.gov Pat Liles 303-275-4921 pat.liles@go.doe.gov Web site http://www.bioproducts-bioenergy.gov/ Fund. Opportunity Number: DE-PS36-06G096002P Environmental Entrepreneurship Program (EEP) Grants Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Grants Management Division The Environmental Entrepreneurship Program provides funding to eligible minority-serving institutions on a competitive basis to engage students to pursue advanced academic study and entrepreneurship opportunities in the NOAA-related sciences. Relationships must be formed with academic, research, government, and non-governmental 15 ------- organizations (NGOs) to provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, tools, and technology to foster environmentally sustainable and economically viable local communities. Eligibility: Minority serving institutions. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Steve Grescher (301)713-0942x122 Steve.J.Drescher@noaa.gov Web site http://epp.noaa.gov/env_enterpreneur/welcome.html EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program (Rll) National Science Foundation The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is a program designed to fulfill the National Science Foundation's (NSF) mandate to promote scientific progress nationwide. The EPSCoR program is directed at those jurisdictions that have historically received lesser amounts of NSF Research and Development (R&D) funding. Twenty-four states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U. S. Virgin Islands currently participate. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with leaders in the state government, higher education and industry designed to effect lasting improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure and its national R&D competitiveness. Eligibility: State governments in collaboration with academic or industrial researchers. Twenty-five states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands currently participate in the NSF EPSCoR program. The states are: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Amounts: 36 or 48 month awards of up to a total of $9 million. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Karen L. Sandberg, Program Director Phone: (703) 292-8683 Fax: (703) 292-9047 E-Mail: ksandber@nsf.gov Web site http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5672&org=NSF State Projects and Special Projects Great Lakes Biomass State and Regional Partnership, administered by the Council of Great Lakes Governors The Great Lakes Biomass State and Regional Partnership grants encourage greater production and use of biomass for energy generation. Funds are used to promote demonstration projects and provide technical assistance at the state, regional, and local levels. The biomass program concentrates on promoting the combustion of wood and waste products to produce steam, heat and electricity at commercial and industrial sites. Eligibility: State governments in IL, IN, IA, Ml, MN, OH, and Wl. Amounts: $20,000 per grant. Equal match required. Application Deadline: Varies. See website for deadlines: http://www.cglg.org/biomass/RFP.asp for deadlines. Contact: Fred Kuzel (312)407-0177 fkuzel@cglg.org Also see state contacts at http://www.cglg.org/biomass/ Web site: http://www.cglg.org/biomass/ 16 ------- State Funding Opportunities Alabama Local Government Energy Loan Program Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Science, Technology, and Energy Division The Science, Technology, and Energy Division (STE) of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs has established a revolving, low-cost energy loan program for local governments and school systems in rural areas. Through a public/private partnership with PowerSouth (a wholly owned subsidiary of Alabama Electric Cooperative) and the United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development Office, the Local Government Energy Loan Program is available to eligible local government entities and school systems throughout the state of Alabama. All closing costs are included in the loan and it is anticipated that a local government or school system may repay the loan from fuel cost savings. The Local Government Energy Loan Program enables small local government entities and rural school systems to receive a zero interest loan for energy efficiency improvements, energy audits, and retrofits of buildings. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Rural towns, cities, and local governments. Up to $150,000 per campus and $300,000 per school system with 0 percent interest. Rolling. Larry Knox, Energy Management Engineer LGELP Program Manager Energy Weatherization and Technology Division Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs P.O. Box 5690 Montgomery, AL 36103-5690 Phone: (334) 353-7556 Fax: (334) 242-0552 larry.knox@adeca.alabama.gov http://www.adeca.alabama.gov/C3/Local%20Government%20Energy%20Loan%20P/ defaultaspx 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: Utilities, local governments, regional and village corporations, village councils, nonprofit marketing cooperatives, and independent power producers. Up to $3 million allocated per year. Rolling. Bruce Chertkow Loan Officer Alaska Energy Authority 17 ------- 813 W. Northern Lights Boulevard Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 269-3000 bchertkow@aidea.org Web site: http://www.akenergyauthority.org/programsloan.html Arizona Environmental Portfolio Standard (EPS) Energy Credit Purchase Arizona Public Service APS offers customers who have new complete solar systems professionally installed by a licensed contractor on their premises the opportunity to sell the environmental credits associated with the energy generated by these systems to APS. These energy credits will be used to meet APS EPS requirements. Eligibility: Customers of Arizona Public Service Amounts: As of July 17, 2006, the remaining dollars available are $984,486 for residential systems, $1,106,509 for commercial systems, and $50,000 for commercial Production Based Incentives (PBI). Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: APS EPS Program P.O. Box 53999, Mail Station 9909 Phoenix, AZ 85072-3999 Phone:(602)216-0318 Fax: (602) 250-2754 solar&renewableenergy@apsc.com Web site: 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. TEP also offers a buydown credit of up to $2,000 to the $6,000 purchase price of each 1 kW system depending upon the level of compliance and a buydown rebate based on installed solar generating capacity. In addition, TEP offers a buydown rebate based on installed solar generating capacity at $2,4000 per kilowatt DC. Eligibility: TEP customers. Amounts: Up to $2,000. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Tuscon Electric Power 1-866-253-3690 sunshare@tep.com Web site: http://www.greenwatts.com/pages/sunshare.html 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. 18 ------- Eligibility: Individuals, school districts, counties, cities and businesses with licensed vehicles in Arkansas. 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. Amounts: 50 percent of conversion cost (limit of $2,000 or $1,000 for ethanol, methane, and liquid petroleum gas (LPG)). Application Deadline: Awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, until funds are exhausted. Contact: Reda Bowen Arkansas Energy Office One State Capitol Mall, Suite 4B/215 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501)682-6103 rbowen@1800ARKANSAS.com Website: http://www.1800arkansas.com/Energy/index.cfm?page=transportation-alt_fuel California Energy Funding Opportunities California Energy Commission The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Eligibility: California small businesses, non-profits, individuals, and academic institutions. Amounts: Up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Request For Proposals Contracts Hotline (916)654-4788 Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/ Emerging Renewables Program Rebates California Energy Commission The CEC Emerging Renewables Program (ERP) provides rebates to consumers who install qualifying renewable energy systems on their property. Funding for the Renewable Energy Program is collected from the ratepayers of four investor-owned utilities in California to support existing, new, and emerging renewable electricity generation technologies. Eligibility: California users permanently connected to the electrical distribution grid. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: California Energy Commission 1-800-555-7794 or (916) 654-4058 renewable@energy.state.ca.us Web site: http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/erprebate/index.html 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: Cities, counties, special districts, and public schools, public care institutions, and public hospitals in California. 19 ------- Amounts: Up to $3 million. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: California Energy Commission Public Programs Office 1516 Ninth Street, MS #42 Sacramento, CA 95814-5512 (916)654-4147 pubprog@energy.state.ca.us Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov/efficiency/financing/index.html Energy Innovations Small Grant Program California Energy Commission The CEC Energy Innovations Small Grant Program (EISG) is intended to determine the feasibility of energy technology and science innovations for new energy concepts whose feasibility is not yet established. The EISG Program provides funding to small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions to help conduct research that establishes the feasibility of new, innovative energy concepts. Research projects must target one of the six program areas: Industrial/Agriculture/Water End-use Efficiency; Building End-use Efficiency; Environmentally Preferred Advanced Generation; Renewable Generation; Energy-Related Environmental Research; Strategic Energy Research. The projects must address a California energy problem and provide a potential benefit to California electric ratepayers. Eligibility: Small businesses, non-profits, individuals and academic institutions. Amounts: Up to $95,000 for hardware projects and $50,000 for modeling projects. Application Deadline: TBA. See website for details. Contact: David Michel EISG Program Manager San Diego State University Foundation 5250 Campanile Drive, MC 1858 San Diego, CA 92182-1858 Phone:(916)651-9864 E-mail: dmichel@energy.state.ca.us Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov/research/innovations/index.htmW100 Geothermal Program California Energy Commission The mission of the Geothermal Program is to promote the research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of California's enormous earth heat energy sources. A major program goal is to continue to develop a portfolio of near to long-term R&D projects in California. The Program has cost-shared in research, development and demonstration (RD&D) partnerships with over 160 public and private entities. It supports the development of new geothermal resources and technologies for low temperature uses and electricity generation while protecting the environment and promoting energy independence. Eligibility: California public and private entities. Amounts: Up to $3.4 million total. Application Deadline: February 15, 2006. Contact: Elaine Sison-Lebrilla Phone: (916)653-0363 Fax:(916)653-6010 Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov/geothermal/index.html 20 ------- Pilot Performance-Based Incentive Program California Energy Commission The CEC Pilot Performance-Based Incentive Program (PBI) is available for the installation of new solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Compared to rebates available through the Emerging Renewables Program, incentives through this pilot program can provide greater economic benefits. Eligibility: California users permanently connected to the electrical distribution grid. Amounts: Up to $400,000 per project. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: California Energy Commission Emerging Renewables Program 1516 Ninth Street. MS-45 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: 1-800-555-7794 or 916-654-4058 renewable@energy.state.ca.us Website: http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/performance_based/index.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: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. See website for more information: http://www.energy.ca.gov/contracts/index.htmlttpier. Contact: Ron Kukulka PIER Program Acting Manager 916-654-5164 rkukulka@energy.state.ca.us Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov/pier/index.html Renewable Energy Consumer Education (RECE) Program California Energy Commission The objective of the RECE Program is to help build a viable customer-driven market for renewable power through consumer education. The funding goes toward educational materials such as consumer outreach (brochures and other materials distributed through local forums); public relations activities; mass media (television, radio, or billboard messages); education of children or adults through school programs; and consumer information resources. Eligibility: Private, non-profit, and government entities in California. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Jeff Wilson Phone:(916)657-4774 Fax:(916)653-2543 E-mail: jewilson@energy.state.ca.us Website: http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/consumer_education.html 21 ------- 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. Eligibility: California state and local governments, universities and businesses, for projects relating to California. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Renewable Energy Call Center (916)654-4058 renewable@energy.state.ca.us Web site: http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables/index.html Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) California Energy Commission The Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides rebates for systems over 30 kW and up to 5 MW in size, including microturbines, small gas turbines, wind turbines, PV, and fuel cells. The program was authorized in 2001 by the CAPUC and extended in 2003 by the State Legislature. It provides $125 million per year for program administration and customer incentives. Funds are collected through an electricity distribution charge that is separate from the public goods charge and administered by the state's four investor-owned utilities. Eligibility: Utility customers installing self generation systems. Amounts: Varies from $1 - $4.50 per watt Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Utility Program Administrator list at http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUBLISHED/REPORT/13690.htm Web site: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/static/energy/electric/051005_sgip.htm Colorado Alternative Fuel Vehicle Income Tax Credit Colorado Department of Revenue Colorado income tax credits are available for the purchase of an alternative fuel vehicle, for a motor vehicle that is converted to use alternative fuel, or for the replacement of the power source with a power source that uses alternative fuel. Gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles are also eligible. Eligibility: Local government entities and individuals in Colorado. Amounts: 50-85 percent of incremental cost of purchasing an AFV or converting a vehicle to run on alternative fuel. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Call Center for Colorado Taxes: (303) 238-7378 Web site: http://www.revenue.state.co.us/fyi/html/income09.html 22 ------- Connecticut Clean Energy Fund Grants Connecticut Clean Energy Fund The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund (CCEF) provides various types of grants to support projects that demonstrate the viability of producing electricity from renewable/clean energy sources. Grants are available for projects that target technological development, technology demonstration, education and outreach, and commercialization initiatives. The fund also provides rebates to residences that install photovoltaic systems. Targeted technologies are: solar, wind, fuel cells, landfill gas, biomass conversion, ocean thermal energy, wave or tidal energy, and other emerging non-fossil energies. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Private residences, businesses, and other entities in Connecticut. Varies. June 30, 2007. Connecticut Clean Energy Fund 200 Corporate Place, 3rd Floor Rocky Hill, CT 06067 (860)563-0015 cefinfo@ctinnovations.com http://www.ctcleanenergy.com/funding/index.html Delaware Green Energy Fund Delaware Energy Office The Green Energy Fund provides financial support to projects related to installing, demonstrating, and developing renewable energy programs. The Fund offers grants up to 50 percent of the installed cost of photovoltaic, solar water heating, wind and geothermal renewable energy technologies. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Private residences, businesses, industry, and other organizations. Varies. Varies. Scott V. Lynch Energy Program Planner II State of Delaware Energy Office 146 South Governors Avenue Dover, DE 19904 (302)739-1530 scott.lynch@state.de.us http://www.delaware-energy.com/green-energy-program-delmarva.htm 23 ------- 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: Residential customers. Amounts: Up to $650. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Gainesville Regional Utilities Gas Marketing PO Box 147117 Gainesville, FL 32614-7117 (352) 334-3400 Website: http://www.gru. com/YourHome/Conservation/Energy/rebates.jsp Renewable Energy Technologies Florida Energy Office Florida Energy Office provides tax incentives and rebates for renewable energy technologies, including solar energy systems and bioenergy systems. The tax incentives come in the form of corporate income tax credits, grants, sales tax refunds, and a solar rebate program. Eligibility: Varies. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Florida Energy Office 2600 Blair Stone Road, MS-19 Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400 Web site: http://www.dep.state.fi.us/energy/fla_energy/energyact.htm 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: JEA customers. Amounts: Maximum of $5,000 per project. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Kim Owens Phone: (904) 665-4673 owenkc@jea.com Web site: http://www.jea.com/community/conservcenter/programs/solar.asp 24 ------- Georgia Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incremental Cost Incentive Program Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority Funded through Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds, the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incremental Cost Incentive Program is available to local businesses, governments, and authorities throughout the 13-county Metropolitan Atlanta area. The program provides an incentive for fleets to purchase alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by offering funding to offset the incremental cost difference of AFVs from comparable gasoline- or diesel-powered vehicles. Eligibility: Available to local businesses, governments, and authorities throughout the 13-county Metropolitan Atlanta area. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to the use of clean alternative fuels. Vehicles must operate full-time on the clean alternative fuel. Amounts: There is a 20 percent matched dollar requirement for each project, and a 6 percent administrative fee. Application Deadline: Ongoing. Contact: Wendy Morgan Clean Cities-Atlanta (404) 524-4400 x. 204 Web site: http://www.gefa.org/grant.html Small Business Technical Assistance Program Georgia Department of Natural Resources The Small Business Technical Assistance Program (SBAP) is a non-regulatory office within EPD that provides free, confidential technical assistance to small businesses on environmental issues. The SBAP can answer questions on compliance requirements, assist in obtaining a permit, provide information on pollution prevention, and provide confidential assistance on compliance problems. Eligibility: Small businesses. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Toll Free Assistance: 1-877-427-6255 Web site: http://www.gasmallbiz.org/ Weatherization Assistance Program Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority The Weatherization Assistance Program aims to help individuals make their homes more energy-efficient. Through this program, necessary energy-related repairs are made free of charge to income-eligible households. Eligibility: Priority is given to the elderly and handicapped, especially those that own or are buying their homes. Services to these groups will be handled as quickly as possible. Rental property can be weatherized with a signed agreement from the landlord. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Ongoing. Contact: Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (404) 656-0938 Web site: http://www.gefa.org/weather/weather2.html 25 ------- Hawaii Energy Solutions Solar Water Heater Rebate Various Hawaiian Electrical Companies As part of their 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: $40-$750. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. P.O. Box 2750 Honolulu, HI 96840-0001 (808) 947-6937 Website http://www.heco.com/CDA/default/0,1999,TCID%253D2%2526EmbedCID%253DO%2526CCI D%253DO%2526LCID%253D2322%2526CTYP%253DARTC,OO.html Idaho Low Interest Energy Loans Idaho Department of Water Resources This program provides low interest loans to individuals and organizations for programs and projects that result in the conservation of energy and/or utilization of renewable resources within the state of Idaho. Eligibility: All sectors. Amounts: Up to $100,000with a 5 year loan repayment and 4 percent interest. 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 Foundation The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (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: Varies. Application Deadline: January 18, July 14, and some rolling deadlines. Contact: Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation 2 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 950 26 ------- Chicago, IL 60602 (312)372-5191 info@illinoiscleanenergy.org Web site: http://www.illinoiscleanenergy.org Renewable Fuels Development Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity This program was established by Public Act 93-15 to provide grants for the construction of new biofuels production facilities in Illinois. It was signed by Governor Blagojevich in June 2003. This program provided a $15 million appropriation in FY'04. Eligibility: New biofuels production facilities being constructed in Illinois with a minimum eligible facility size of 20 million gallons per year. Amounts: $6.5 million, including up to $1.5 million in rural economic development incentives. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Dave Loos (217)785-3969 dave_loos@commerce.state.il.us Web site: http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/Energy/ Renewable+Fuels/RFDP_program.htm Indiana Alternative Fuel Transportation Grant Program Indiana Department of Commerce Energy and Recycling Office 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: Businesses, non-profit institutions, and units of local government (including public school systems) are eligible to apply for grants. Amounts: Up to $10,000. Grantees are required to provide at least 20 percent of the equipment costs. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Indiana Department of Commerce Energy and Recycling Office One North Capitol, Suite 600 Indianapolis, IN 46204 1-800-824-8940 Web site: http://www.in.gov/idem/programs/oppta/clean/financial.htmlfelternative Alternative Power and Energy Grant Program Indiana Department of Commerce Energy and Recycling Office 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. This program replaces all non-transportation applications of the ERO's previous Alternative Energy Systems Grant Program. Eligibility: Indiana businesses, non-profit institutions and units of local government (including public schools) are eligible to apply for grants.. Amounts: Up to $10,000. Grantees are required to provide at least 20 percent of the equipment costs. 27 ------- Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Indiana Department of Commerce Energy and Recycling Office One North Capitol, Suite 600 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 1-800-382-8940 Fax:(317)232-8995 Web site: http://www.in.gov/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/50442.pdf 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. Proposals for sustainable, regional cooperative projects are encouraged. Eligibility: Solid waste management districts (SWMDs), counties, municipalities, schools, and not-for- profit organizations. Amounts: $600,000 available in 2006. 50 percent of total project cost match contribution is required. Application Deadline: August 18, 2006. Contact: Michael P. Mendyk Grants Program Director Indiana Department of Environmental Management One North Capitol, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone:(317)233-8850 mmendyk@idem.in.gov Web site: http://www.in.gov/idem/resources/grantsJoansWRecycling%20Grants Industrial Energy Efficiency Fund Indiana Department of Commerce, Energy Policy Division The Industrial Energy Efficiency Fund (IEEF) is a zero-interest loan program geared to help Indiana manufacturers increase the energy efficiency of their manufacturing process. The fund is used to replace or convert existing equipment, or to purchase new equipment as part of a process/plant expansion that will lower energy use. Eligibility: Eligibility for this loan program is limited to manufacturers (SIC codes 20-39; NAICS codes 31- 33) which operate in the state of Indiana or will operate in the state as a result of this project. Amounts: Up to $250,000 or 50 percent of the total eligible project cost, whichever is less. Application Deadline: Rolling (Proposal letters are due 12 weeks before REDB meetings which typically are in Feb., May, Aug., & Nov.) Contact: Indiana Department of Commerce Energy Policy Division One North Capitol Street, Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: (317)232-8940 Fax: (317)232-8995 Web site: http://www.in.gov/icpr/webfile/formsdiv/50453.pdf 28 ------- Iowa Alternate Energy Revolving Loan Program Iowa Energy Center The Alternate Energy Revolving Loan 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: Individuals and organizations that want to build alternate energy production facilities in Iowa. Amounts: The AERLP provides low interest loans to individuals and organizations who want to build alternate energy production facilities in Iowa. The AERLP provides 50 percent of the total loan, up to a maximum of $250,000 with 0 percent interest. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Keith Kutz Iowa Energy Center 2521 Elwood Dr. Suite 124 Ames, IA 50010-8229 (515)294-8819 iec@energy.iastate.edu Web site: http://www.energy.iastate.edu/funding/aerlp-index.html Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Iowa Energy Center The Iowa Energy Center provides grants to eligible organizations for energy research on topics that have strong relevance to Iowa. Past grants have supported research in bio fuels, wind resource assessment, photovoltaic research, biomass gasification, energy-efficient livestock confinement ventilation, process manufacturing efficiency, and commercial building HVAC control, among many other topics. Eligibility: Eligible organizations are Iowa's colleges and universities, Iowa-based private non-profit organizations, and Iowa-based foundations. Private sector research partnerships are encouraged. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: TBA. Contact: Keith Kutz Iowa Energy Center 2521 Elwood Dr. Suite 124 Ames, IA 50010-8229 (515)294-8819 iec@energy.iastate.edu Web site: http://www.energy.iastate.edu/funding/gp-index.html 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. 29 ------- Eligibility: Industry and commercial businesses located in Iowa. Research and development projects are not eligible for this program. Amounts: Up to $520,000 per project. Approximately 20 percent of the money awarded to a project is a forgivable loan and the remaining 80 percent in the form of a low interest loan. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: 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 Web site: http://www.energy.iastate.edu/renewable/incentives/ Kansas 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. Grant areas include: energy efficient building, general energy education, industrial, transportation, and utilities. Eligibility: Grants are available to fund state agencies, counties, municipalities, universities, schools, non-profit organizations, small businesses, consultants, and others. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. See Website for RFPs. Contact: Kansas Corporation Commission Energy Office 1500 SW Arrowhead Road Topeka, KS 66604-4027 (785)271-3100 public.affairs@kcc.state.ks.us Web site: http://www.kcc.state.ks.us/energy/forms.htm Louisiana Energy Fund Program Louisiana Department of Natural Resources The Energy Fund is a public-private cooperative endeavor that provides publicly funded entities the low-cost financing necessary to implement energy conservation strategies. Eligibility: Publicly-funded entities implementing energy conservation measures under a performance- based energy efficiency contract. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: March of each year. Contact: Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Technology Assessment Division Energy Section 30 ------- P.O. Box 94396 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9396 (225)342-1399 Web site: http://dnr.louisiana.gov/sec/execdiv/techasmt/financiaLincentives/energyfund.htm Maine 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 percent cost-share required. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Janet Yancey-Wrona Maine Technology Institute 2E Mechanic Drive Gardiner, ME 04345 (207) 852-4790 jyancey@mainetechnology.org Web site: http://www.mainetechnology.org/?cat_id=278 Maryland Community Energy Loan Program (CELP) Maryland Energy Administration CELP provides local governments and nonprofit organizations in Maryland a unique opportunity to reduce their operating expenses by identifying and installing energy conservation improvements. CELP allows borrowers to use the cost savings generated by the improvements as the primary source of revenue for repaying the loans. Projects considered for funding can include those that: save energy; are performed in a building owned or leased by the applicant; are installed in a building that has existing heating and/or cooling systems; and have a simple payback of seven years or less. Eligibility: Maryland nonprofits, including hospitals and private schools, or local governments, including public school systems and community colleges. Amounts: Up to $600,000. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: meainfo@energy.state.md.us 1-800-72-ENERGY Website: http://www.energy.state.md.us/programs/government/communityenergyloan.htm 31 ------- Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust Massachusetts Technology Collaborative The Renewable Energy Trust seeks to maximize environmental and economic benefits for the Commonwealth's citizens by pioneering and promoting clean energy technologies and fostering the emergence of sustainable markets for electricity generated from renewable sources. It is the mission of the Trust to increase the supply and demand for renewable energy while stimulating economic growth in the alternative energy industry with the primary goal of generating maximum environmental and economic benefits to Massachusetts ratepayers. Eligibility: Varies according to each grant. Amounts: Varies Application Deadline: Varies Contact: Massachusetts Technology Collaborative 75 North Drive Westborough, MA 01581 Phone:(508)870-0312 Fax: (508) 898-2275 Web site: http://www.masstech.org/renewableenergy/solicitations/index.htm Michigan Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Outreach Grants Michigan Energy Office The Energy Office is soliciting proposals from public and non-profit organizations to conduct outreach projects in Michigan to promote and market 1) Solar Energy, 2) Wind Energy, 3) ENERGY STAR Products, and 4) ENERGY STAR Homes. Eligibility: Public and nonprofit organizations. Amounts: Up to $50,000. Application Deadline: September 15, 2006. Contact: jhsarve@michigan.gov. Website: http://www.michigan.gov/cis/0,1607,7-154-25676-,OO.html EnergySmart Schools Funding Michigan Energy Office Rebuild Ml is offering an EnergySmart Schools financial incentive for any public K-12 district in Michigan to implement an energy education project. The incentive will be used to provide 3-5 districts with energy education training for the staff and educational materials for the students. Eligibility: Public Schools (K-12) in Michigan enrolled in the Rebuild Michigan program. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: July 31, 2006. Contact: Tim Shireman (517)241-6281 tashire@michigan.gov Website: http://www.energysmartschools.gov/partnerships/PartnershipByStateDisplay.asp?state=MI 32 ------- Low Income and Energy Efficiency (LIEE) Fund Michigan Public Service Commission (PSC) Low Income and Energy Efficiency (LIEE) Fund The Customer Choice and Electricity Reliability Act of 2000 authorized the creation of a Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Fund, administered by the Michigan Public Service Commission via grants to qualifying organizations. The purpose of the fund is to provide shut-off and other protection for low-income customers and to promote energy efficiency by all customer classes. Eligibility: Businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and schools. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling Contact: Tom Stanton Michigan Public Service Commission Competitive Energy Division PO Box 30221 Lansing, Ml 48909 Phone:(517)241-6086 Fax:(517)373-3113 tstanton@michigan.gov Website: http://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/0,1607,7-159-16370_27289-79463-,OO.html Minnesota E85 Grants Minnesota Department of Commerce This program provides funds to Minnesota service stations committed to increasing the number of both E85 [85 percent ethanol, 15 percent gasoline] vehicles and fueling stations. Reimbursed costs may include the addition of a new tank and related components, up to a maximum of $15,000 per site. Priority will be given to grant applications that will be installed in areas of the state where E85 fueling locations are not readily available. Eligibility: Minnesota service stations. Amounts: $15,000 per site up to 50 percent of the costs of installing E85 fueling equipment. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Ralph Groschen Phone: 651-297-2223 Tim Gerlach Phone: 651-223-9577 Web site: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/newsreleases/2005news/05sep26a.htm Environmental Assistance Grants Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is partnering with private financial institutions (e.g., banks) to offer commercial loans at substantially reduced interest rates to help small- and medium-sized businesses accelerate the application of waste and pollution prevention, and other environmental technologies. Eligibility: Small and medium-sized businesses and institutions in Minnesota and projects related to waste reduction, pollution prevention, and other prevention-based or preventative technologies and practices in Minnesota. Amounts: Up to $100,000 at 0 percent interest with a one-to-one match. Application Deadline: June 30, 2007. Contact: Mary James 651-215-0194 or 800-657-3843 mary.james@state. mn. us 33 ------- Web site: http://www.moea.state.mn.us/grants/current.cfm Mississippi Energy Investment Loan Program Mississippi Development Authority 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. Loans are available at interest rates 3 percent below current Prime Interest Rate. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, or non-profit organizations in Mississippi. Up to $300,000 per loan. Rolling. Demetra Foster dfoster@mississippi.org http://www.mississippi.org/content.aspx?url=/page/2913& Missouri Energy Revolving Fund Missouri Department of Natural Resources Funds are available to any energy-consuming facility or building owned and operated by a local government (including schools). The loans are repaid from savings generated by energy-efficient capital improvement projects. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Missouri public schools, universities, colleges, cities, counties and publicly owned hospitals and water treatment plants are eligible. Varies. TBA. Missouri Department of Natural Resources Energy Center Attn.: Energy Loan Program Clerk P.O. Box 176 1101 Riverside Drive Jefferson City, MO 65102 Jefferson City: (573) 751-3443 or (800) 361-4827 Kansas City: (816) 759-7313, ext. 2263 St. Louis: (314) 340-5930 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. Examples of projects include: photovoltaic or active solar systems; wind generators; small hydroelectric generators; and geothermal heating systems. 34 ------- Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Montana residents, small businesses, or nonprofits. Up to $10,000. TBA. Kathi Montgomery (406)841-5243 kmontgomery@state.mt.us http://www.deq.state.mt.us/energy/Renewable/altenergyloan.asp 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: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: State agencies and universities, counties, incorporated cities and towns, conservation districts, irrigation districts, water/sewer/solid waste districts and tribes. Up to $100,000 per project. May 15th of even-numbered years. Bob Fischer rfischer@state.mt.us or Pam Smith pamsmith@mt.gov Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Resource Development Bureau 1625 Eleventh Avenue Helena, Montana 59620-1601 Phone: 406-444-6668 FAX: 406-444-6721 http://dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/ResDevBureau/renewable_grant_program.asp Nebraska Dollar and Energy Savings Loan Program Nebraska Energy Office This program makes available low-interest loans for residential and commercial energy efficiency improvements. Types of improvements that can be financed include replacing windows and doors, adding insulation, upgrading water heaters, and installing high efficiency appliances. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Commercial, residential, government, agricultural sectors. Up to $175,000. Rolling. Nebraska Energy Office P.O. Box95085 11110 Street, Suite 223 Lincoln, NE 68509-5085 (402)471-2867 Energy1@mail.state.ne.us http://www.nol.org/home/NEO/loan/index.html 35 ------- 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: Varies. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Nevada State Office of Energy 727 Fairview Drive, Suite F Carson City, NV 89701 (775) 687-5975 Web site: http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/map2.cfm?CurrentPagelD=1&State=NV New Hampshire Weatherization Assistance Program Office of Energy and Planning The State of New Hampshire's Weatherization Program is designed to reduce household energy use and costs in the homes of low-income persons throughout the state by installing energy efficiency improvements. The overall goal of the Weatherization Program is to serve those low-income households that are most vulnerable to high energy costs and who do not have the means of making cost-effective energy conservation improvements to their homes. The Office of Energy and Planning (OEP) operates the Weatherization Program with grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. OEP subcontracts with New Hampshire's Community Action Agencies (CAAs) which are responsible for operating and delivering Weatherization Community Action Agencies services at the local level. Eligibility: Low-income households. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Andy Gray Weatherization Program Manager Office of Energy and Planning 57 Regional Drive, Suite 3 Concord NH 03301-8519 (603)271-2155 andrew.gray@nh.gov Web site: http://nh.gov/oep/programs/weatherization/index.htm New Jersey Clean Air Energy Fund New Jersey Board of Public Utilities The Clean Air Energy Fund provides financial incentives and technical support to promote installation of energy efficient equipment, adoption of energy-saving practices, and renewable energy generation. The fund has four distinct programs: residential program, commercial and industrial program, renewable energy program, and combined heat and power program. 36 ------- Eligibility: New Jersey-based businesses, residences, and other entities. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities Office of Clean Energy 44 South Clinton Avenue Post Office Box 350 Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0350 info@njcep.com 1-609-777-3300 Web site: http://www.njcleanenergy.com/ 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: New Jersey-based, for-profit or not-for-profit renewable technology small businesses, independently operated, and with not more than 500 employees. Amounts: Up to $500,000 per business. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Ronald Jackson State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities P.O. Box 350 44 South Clinton Avenue Trenton, NJ 08625-0350 (609)777-3199 Ronald. Jackson@bpu.state.nj.us Web site: http://www.njcep.com/html/reed_overview.html New Mexico New Mexico Solar Tax Credit New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department The Solar Market Development Tax Credit is now available to New Mexico taxpayers. Homeowners and business owners, including agricultural enterprises, who file for personal income taxes are eligible for this incentive. Retroactive for solar systems installed back to the start of this year, there is a 30 percent tax credit on solar system installation costs for qualified solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) systems. Eligibility: New Mexico residents and businesses. Amounts: Up to $9,000. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: State of New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department 1220 S. St. Francis Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)476-3310 37 ------- Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/emnrd/ecmd/SolarTaxCredits/SolarTaxCredits.htm Tax Incentive for Hybrid Vehicles New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department Individuals or businesses purchasing a new gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle with a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy rating of at least 27.5 miles per gallon can receive a one-time exemption from the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax. The tax exemption amounts to 3 percent of the purchase price of a qualifying hybrid vehicle. A purchaser receives this tax break upon issuance of the original certificate of title, which occurs the first time the hybrid is registered with the NM Motor Vehicle Division. Eligibility: New Mexico individuals and businesses. Amounts: Three percent of purchase price. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Energy Conservation and Management Division 1220 South St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)476-3310 Web site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/emnrd/ecmd/GovenorsEnergylnitiatives/ GovenorsEnergylnitiatives.htm New York Energy Funding Opportunities New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) NYSERDA offers many energy-focused funding opportunities for a variety of applicants and focus areas, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, heat island effect reduction, alternative transportation, research and development, and education and outreach. NYSERDA contracts are initiated by two methods: Competitive Solicitations and Unsolicited Proposals; however, it is NYSERDA's policy to use competitive solicitations to the maximum extent possible. Eligibility: Varies. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Jaime Ritchey 17 Columbia Circle Albany, NY 12203-6399 Phone: (518) 862-1090 ext. 3517 Web site: http://www.nyserda.org/Funding/funding.asp?i=2 North Carolina Energy Improvement Loan Program (EILP) North Carolina State Energy Office Available to North Carolina businesses, local governments, and nonprofit organizations (including public schools) that demonstrate energy efficiency, energy cost savings, or reduced energy demand. Eligibility: North Carolina commercial, industrial, new buildings, and existing buildings. 38 ------- Amounts: Up to $500,000. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Starlette Brown NC State Energy Office 1830 A Tillery Place Raleigh, NC 27604 (919)733-1897 starlette.brown@ncmail.net Web site: http://www.simplyinsulate.com/asp/i_details.asp?id=650 North Dakota State Buildings Energy Conservation Program North Dakota Department of Commerce, Division of Community Services The North Dakota State Buildings Energy Conservation Program provides grant funding to state institutions and agencies for the installation and implementation of energy efficiency measures. Eligibility: State institutions (including state funded colleges and universities) and agencies. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: TBA. Contact: Bill Huether (701)328-1022 bhuether@state.nd.us Web site: http://www.state.nd.us/dcs/energy/conservation/ Ohio Energy Efficiency Loan Fund Ohio Department of Development The Fund is designed to provide financial incentives through interest reduction on loans for investments in energy saving products, technologies or services that will: conserve energy; increase the use of renewable energy technologies; and/or reduce energy consumption and costs for Ohio residents and businesses. Eligibility: Any Ohio resident, small business, government agency, or other institution that is located in the service territory 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 Energy Loan Fund Grant Program Ohio Department of Development Office of Energy Efficiency, Energy Loan Fund (ELF) The Office of Energy Efficiency, Energy Loan Fund (ELF) is soliciting applications for energy efficiency projects in industrial and commercial facilities in Ohio. Projects must be located in the service territories of the four investor- owned electric distribution companies: American Electric Power; CINergy; Dayton Power and Light; and First Energy. 39 ------- Applicant must be in contract for services (or have completed those services) that will utilize the results of the EnVinta or Achiever diagnostic session to develop an energy management plan and technical opportunities assessment or provide documentation of inclusion of the results of the diagnostic session into the facilities energy management practices. Project areas are: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Energy Efficiency; Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Distributed Energy; Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Renewable Energy; Ohio Green Communities Energy Grant Program; and Solar Demonstration Model Homes. Eligibility: Any Ohio resident, small business, government agency, or other institution that is located in the service territory 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/ELFGrant.htm Oklahoma Alternative Fuels Vehicles Loan Program Oklahoma Department of Commerce The Alternative Fuels Vehicle Loan program is a low-interest revolving loan fund for private and non-profit firms/organizations. Funded from Oil Overcharge Settlement funds, the purpose of the loan fund is to provide financial assistance in the purchase and acquisition of alternative fuel vehicles or the installation of an alternative fuel conversion system in existing vehicles. Eligibility: Private and Non-Profit firms and organizations. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Carolyn Sullivan Oklahoma Department of Commerce P.O. Box 26980 Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0980 (405)815-5120 carolyn_sullivan@odoc.state.ok.us Web site: http://www.okcommerce.gov/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=286<emid=95 Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) & Residential Energy Tax Credit (RETC) Oregon Department of Energy The Oregon Department of Energy offers the Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC) and Residential Energy Tax Credit (RETC) to Oregon businesses and residents that invest in qualifying energy efficient appliances and equipment, recycling, renewable energy resources, sustainable buildings, and transportation (e.g., alternative fuels and hybrid vehicles). The BETC is for 35 percent of the eligible project costs and applies to the incremental cost of the system or equipment that is beyond standard practice. The RETC varies depending on the type of equipment purchased and amount of energy savings. Through 2004, more than 12,000 Oregon energy tax credits worth $243 million have been awarded. Altogether, those investments save or generate energy worth about $215 million a year (Oregon DOE 2005a). Business owners who pay taxes for a business site in Oregon are eligible for the tax credit. Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribes, or public entities that partner with an Oregon business are also eligible, as are residents who have an Oregon tax liability. The BETC offers an innovative Pass-through Option, which allows a project owner to 40 ------- transfer the 35 percent Business Energy Tax Credit project eligibility to a pass-through partner for a lump-sum cash payment. Eligibility: Oregon businesses, non-profit organizations, tribes or public entities that partners with an Oregon business or resident. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Oregon Department of Energy 625 Marion Street NE Salem, Oregon 97301 Phone: 1-800-221-8035 See website for email addresses. Web site: BETC: http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/BUS/BETC.shtml RETC: http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/RES/RETC.shtml Energy Loan Program Oregon Department of Energy The purpose of the Energy Loan Program is to promote energy conservation and renewable energy resource development. The program offers low-interest loans for projects that: save energy; produce energy from renewable resources such as water, wind, geothermal, solar, biomass, waste materials or waste heat; use recycled materials to create products; and use alternative fuels.. Eligibility: Oregon individuals, businesses, schools, special districts, tribes, and local, state and federal government agencies. Amounts: Loans can be as small as $25,000 or as large as millions of dollars. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Oregon Office of Energy 625 Marion Street NE Salem, Oregon 97310-0830 (503) 378-4040 or 1-800-221-8035 See website for email addresses. Web site: http://egov.oregon.gov/ENERGY/LOANS/selphm.shtml Pennsylvania Small Business Advantage Grant Program Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Small Business Advantage is a grant program providing 50 percent matching grants, up to a maximum of $7,500, to enable a Pennsylvania small business to adopt or acquire energy efficient or pollution prevention equipment or processes. Well-designed energy efficient or pollution prevention projects can help small businesses cut costs and reduce the risk of regulatory problems, while simultaneously protecting the environment. Eligibility: Small businesses. Amounts: Up to 50 percent of the cost of the project, up $7,500. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: David Barnes Department of Environmental Protection Office of Energy and Technology Deployment Small Business Advantage Grant Program (717)772-5160 epadvantagegrant@state.pa.us 41 ------- Website: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/enintech/cwp/view.asp?a=1413&q=503219 Sustainable Energy Funds Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission The Sustainable Energy Funds promote the development and use of renewable energy and clean energy technologies; energy conservation and energy efficiency; renewable energy business initiatives; and projects that improve the environment in the Companies' service territories, related to the transmission and distribution facilities. Eligibility: Commercial, industrial, residential, general public and utilities in Pennsylvania. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Calvin Birge Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission P.O. Box 3265 Harrisburg, PA 17105-3265 Phone:(717)783-7349 Fax:(717)787-5813 E-Mail: Birge@puc.state.pa.us Website: http://www.puc.state.pa.us/electric/greenclean/Green_Clean.htm Rhode Island Renewable Energy Incentive Program for Large Customer Rhode Island State Energy Office The Renewable Energy Fund has incentives available to support the long-term purchase of renewable-energy based retail electricity supply by large electricity consumers in Rhode Island. These incentives are to encourage the development of a sustainable market for renewable energy in Rhode Island, and are intended to reduce but not entirely eliminate the green power premium for large electricity consumers in Rhode Island. The Large Customer Program is intended to be flexible and support creative and innovative approaches to leverage the impact of available funds. Examples of proposed uses of incentives are customer rebates or cents per kilowatt-hour purchase incentives. Eligibility: Rhode Island retail electricity suppliers and large electricity customers. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Janice McClanaghan State Energy Office One Capitol Hill Providence, Rl 02903 (401)222-3370 Web site: http://www.riseo.state.ri.us/riref/programs/marketsupport.html Renewable Energy Incentive Program for Residential & Small Commercial Customers Rhode Island State Energy Office, the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund Funding for the Residential and Small Business Customer Incentive Program supports rebates for retail electricity suppliers registered in Rhode Island who are offering green power supply to residential and small business consumers in the State. Eligibility: Rhode Island retail electricity suppliers offering green power supply to residential and small business consumers. 42 ------- Amounts: $125 per customer. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Rl State Energy Office Janice McClanaghan Chief of Energy and Community Services State Energy Office Division of Central Services One Capitol Hill Providence, Rl 02908-5853 JaniceM@gw.doa.state.ri Website: http://www.riseo.state.ri.us/riref/programs/marketsupport.html Solar and Wind Incentives for Homeowners and Small Businesses Rhode Island State Energy Office, the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Collaborative The Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund offers several incentives for homeowners to install renewable energy systems in their homes, including solar and wind systems. Eligibility: Rhode Island homeowners. Amounts: $2-$3.50 per watt of electricity generated, plus a sales tax rebate on the purchase of qualifying renewable energy systems. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Julie Capobianco State Energy Office 1 Capitol Hill Providence, Rl 02908-5853 401-222-3370 JulieC@gw.doa.state.ri.us Web site: http://www.riseo.state.ri.us/riref/programs/supplysupport.htmWsmall Solar on Schools Program Rhode Island State Energy Office The Solar on Schools Program provides each of the participating school systems with a 2,000 watt solar photovoltaic (PV) installation, as well as web-based data display on the PV system performance. Eligibility: Schools. Amounts: NA. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Julie Capobianco State Energy Office 1 Capital Hill Providence, Rl 02903 Phone:(401)222-3370 juliec@gw.doa.state.ri.us Web site: http://www.riseo.state.ri.us/riref/programs/supplysupport.htmWschools 43 ------- South Carolina Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant Program South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control The goal of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Grant Program is to encourage the development and improvement of local waste reduction and/or recycling programs in order to: increase the state's recycling rate; reduce the per capita disposal rate; and/or reduce the risks to public health and the environment. Funding may be used to begin new recycling programs or to expand existing programs. Eligibility: Varies. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: SCDHEC BLWM Office of Solid Waste Reduction 2600 Bull St. Columbia, SC 29201 (803) 896-4200 Lindleic@dhec.sc.gov Web site: http://www.scdhec.gov/recycle/html/grants.html 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: Any individual, agency, or institution that have the authority to construct or operate solid waste, waste tire, or recycling facilities. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: 1st of January, April, July, and October. Contact: 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 Website: http://www.state.sd.us/denr/DFTA/WWFunding/SWMP/solidwastemanagementplan.htm Tennessee Small Business Energy Loan Program Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development The Energy Division helps eligible companies upgrade the level of energy efficiency in their buildings, plants and manufacturing processes. Free audits to identify potential sources of energy efficiency improvements, technical assistance, and low-interest loans are available. Eligibility: Tennessee small businesses. 44 ------- Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Loans are available up to $100,000. Rolling. 312 Eighth Avenue North, Ninth Floor Nashville, TN 37243-0405 1-800-342-1340 http://www.state.tn. us/ecd/energyjoans.htm Solid Waste Assistance Grants Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation The Solid Waste Grant program provides grants for recycling efforts, material recovery facilities, clean-up of waste tires, updating solid waste plans, household hazardous waste programs, solid waste education programs, and the promotion of end-use markets. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Tennessee entities involved in waste disposal, recycling, material recovery, tire and used oil disposal. Varies. Varies. Ann McDowell (615)532-0086 Ann.Mcdowell@state.tn.us http://tennessee.gov/environment/swm/grants/ Texas LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Program Texas State Energy Conservation Office The Texas LoanSTAR program provides low-interest loans for energy efficient lighting systems; high efficiency heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; computerized energy management control systems; boiler efficiency improvements; energy recovery systems; and building shell improvements for educational institutions and state agencies. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Texas State agencies, institutions of higher education, school districts, and local governments. Varies. Rolling. 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 http://www.seco.cpa.state.tx.us/ls.html 45 ------- Utah Clean Fuels Vehicle Grant and Loan Program Utah Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality Utah's Clean Fuel Vehicle Grant and Loan 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 of an alternative fuel vehicle's powertrain and fuel system. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Joe Thomas (801)536-4175 Website: http://geology.utah.gov/sep/incentives/cfvincentives.htm Vermont Biomass Electricity Production Incentive Central Vermont Public Service Corporation Central Vermont Public Service Corporation (CVPS) offers a production incentive to farmers who own systems utilizing anaerobic digestion of agricultural products, byproducts or wastes to generate electricity. CVPS purchases electricity at 95 percent of the Locational Marginal Price of Generation, plus an additional $0.04 per kWh. Eligible systems must be connected to the grid, although net metering is not available under this arrangement. CVPS reserves the right to require contracts with up to three-year terms for customers whose kWh usage has previously exceeded 30,000 kWh in any given month. Farms must have a minimum of 500 cows to participate. Co-operative arrangements are possible. Eligibility: Vermont farmers. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Dave Dunn Central Vermont Public Service Corporation (CVPS) 77 Grove Street Rutland, VT 05701 (802) 747-5681 ddunn@cvps.com Web site: http://www.cvps.com/cowpower/ Virginia Solar Manufacturing Incentive Grant (SMIG) Program Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy (DMME) & Virginia Economic Development Partnership (EDP) The Virginia Solar Manufacturing Incentive Grant (SMIG) Program is a program jointly administered by the DMME and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (EDP). The objective of the program is to stimulate economic development in the Commonwealth of Virginia by encouraging the growth and development of the photovoltaic (PV) 46 ------- manufacturing industry. The SMIG provides performance-based incentive grants to companies which sell PV panels that they manufacture in Virginia. Eligibility: Solar equipment manufacturers in Virginia. Amounts: $4.5 million total available per year through 2007. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Ken Jurman Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy Division of Energy 9th Street Office Building, 8th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 692-3222 Fax: (804) 692-3238 ken.jurman@dmme.virginia.gov Web site: http://www.mme.state.va.us/de/commercialframe.html Transportation Enhancement Program Virginia Department of Transportation The Transportation Enhancement (TE) program fosters more choices for travel by providing funding for sidewalks, bike lanes, and the conversion of abandoned railroad corridors into trails. Communities may also use the program to revitalize local and regional economies by restoring eligible historic buildings, renovating streetscapes, or providing transportation museums and visitor centers. Many communities also use the program to acquire, restore and preserve scenic, or historic sites. TE is a Federal-aid reimbursement program, not a grant program. The project sponsor pays the project costs and submits a reimbursement request to VDOT, which submits it to FHWA. Eligibility: Prospective projects must fall within one of the twelve project categories. See http://www.enhancements.org/12_activities.asp. Amounts: Up to 80 percent of the project cost, not to exceed the federal award amount. Application Deadline: November 1, 2006. Contact: Virginia Department of Transportation Local Assistance Division 1401 E. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 1-800-444-7832 Web site: http://www.virginiadot.org/projects/pr-enhancegrants.asp Washington Renewable Energy Production Incentives Washington State Department of Revenue In May 2005, Washington enacted Senate Bill 5101, establishing production incentives of 15 cents per kilowatt-hour (capped at $2,000 per year) for individuals, businesses, or local governments that generate electricity from solar power, wind power or anaerobic digesters. Initially, the incentive applies only to eligible systems that are not grid- connected, but will extend to grid-connected power sources once utilities serving 80 percent of the state's total customer load adopt uniform interconnection standards. In either case, the property must be served by a light and power business (i.e., off-grid properties are not eligible). Eligibility: Individuals, businesses, and local government entities that are not light and power businesses or gas distribution businesses. Amounts: Up to $2,000 per year. Application Deadline: Rolling. 47 ------- Contact: Mike Nelson Washington State University The Northwest Solar Center PO Box 43165 925 Plum St SE Bldg #4 Olympia, WA 98504-3165 Phone: (206) 396-8446 E-Mail: mike.nelson@northwestsolarcenter.org Website: http://northwestsolarcenter.org/WA%20DOR%20RE%20incentive%20form.pdf Solar Photovoltaic Rebate Puget Sound Energy PSE is currently offering a rebate to qualifying residential electric service customers installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. The rebate incentive amount depends on the level of capacity and in which county the solar PV system is installed. An incentive payment per each kilowatt or fractional kilowatt of capacity installed will be paid after completing, signing and submitting the appropriate paperwork and upon inspection of the installation. Eligibility: Puget Sound Energy customers. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: 1-800-562-1482 EnergyEfficiency@pse.com Web site: http://www.pse.com/solutions/rebatesOnRenewable.aspx 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, schools, and nonprofit hospitals. Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant. Matching funds required. Application Deadline: Rolling. 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 business and marketing, demonstration and equipment, curriculum and education, R&D, and feasibility studies. Eligibility: Private residences, businesses, industry, education, nonprofit, and local governmental organizations in Wisconsin. 48 ------- Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Varies. Varies. 1-800-762-7077 Renewi nfo@f ocusonenergy. com http://www.focusonenergy.com/page.jsp?pageld=725 Recycling Grants to Responsible Units Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources This fund provides financial assistance to local governments to establish and operate effective recycling programs. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Web site: Wisconsin entities responsible for recycling in their area. Generally, grants cover about 20-40 percent of recycling program costs. October 1,2006. Candice Sovinski, CF/8 Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 7921 Madison, Wl 53707-7921 (608) 264-9207 http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa/Bureau/programs.htmWrecycling Waste Reduction and Recycling Wisconsin Division of Natural Resources The waste reduction program supports projects or activities that contribute to reducing the amount of waste generated, land filled, 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 businesses, counties, municipalities, public entities, non-profit organizations and school districts are eligible. Up to 50 percent of the total eligible project costs (not to exceed $150,000) can be reimbursed. For community-wide waste reduction demonstration projects up to 75 percent of the total eligible costs can be reimbursed. August 1,2006. Candice Sovinski, CF/8 Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 7921 Madison, Wl 53707-7921 (608) 264-9207 http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/cfa/EF/Recycle/index.htm 49 ------- 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. ACF grants are awarded to a range of organizations and projects that work to protect and enhance Alaska's ecosystems and wildlife, to promote sustainable communities, to help build institutional capacity, and to build broad-based public support for environmental protection. Eligibility: Varies. Amounts: Grants range from $500 - $25,000. Application Deadline: Varies. Contact: Alaska Conservation Foundation 441 West 5th Avenue, Suite 402 Anchorage, AK 99501 acfinfo@akcf.org Web site: http://www.akcf.org/_pages/grants_amp_awards.php Ben & Jerry's Foundation The Ben & Jerry's Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States that facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. Eligibility: Grassroots, constituent-led organizations that are organizing for systemic social change. Amounts: Up to $15,000. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Ben & Jerry's Foundation 30 Community Drive So. Burlington, VT 05403-6828 802-846-1500 Web site: http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/ Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) supports watershed restoration programs and the development of renewable energy sources. BEF strives to promote innovation in project finance and design, and to increase the visibility of clean, renewable, distributed energy generation technologies through education and community outreach. BEF's assistance may take the form of a grant, an equity position, or project management. Eligibility: Individuals, organizations, local or tribal governments located in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington. Amounts: Range from a few thousand dollars for small installations to significant investments in central station grid-connected renewable energy projects. Application Deadline: Letters of enquiry accepted anytime. Notification of awards upon board approval. Contact: Renewable Energy Programs Bonneville Environmental Foundation 133 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 410 Portland, OR 97204 50 ------- Web site: Bullitt Foundation info@b-e-f.org http://www.b-e-f.org/grants/index.shtm The mission of The Bullitt Foundation is to protect, restore, and maintain the natural physical environment of the Pacific Northwest for present and future generations. The 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 and greenhouse gases per unit of Gross Domestic Product than any other comparable region of the world. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Nonprofit organizations that serve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, western Montana, and coastal Alaska from Cook Inlet to the Canadian border. Varies. May 1 and November 1 each year. The Bullitt Foundation 1212 Minor Avenue Seattle, WA 98101-2825 (206) 343-0807 info@bullitt.org Amy Solomon (climate change and energy grants): asolomon@bullitt.org See Web site for contact info relating to specific inquiries. http://www.bullitt.org/ The Climate Trust The Climate Trust promotes climate change solutions through greenhouse gas offset projects and advancing sound offset policies. The Trust uses funds generated by the Oregon carbon dioxide standard to acquire and manage contracts for offset projects from mitigation measures such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy system decarbonization, and forest carbon sequestration. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Varies. Varies. Varies. The Climate Trust 65 SWYamhill Street, Ste. 400 Portland, Oregon 97204 503-238-1915 info@climatetrust.org http://www.climatetrust.org/solicitations.php 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 DTE Energy Foundation supports programs and initiatives in the following focus areas: leadership, education & environment, achieving excellence program, and development & diversity. 51 ------- 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, April, August, and December. DTE Energy Foundation 200 2nd Avenue, 1046WCB Detroit, Ml 48226 (313)235-9271 Foundation@dteenergy.com http://dteenergy.com/about/community/foundation/index.html Energy Foundation The Energy Foundation provides funding to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy use. Grants fall under five categories: Power, Buildings, Transportation, Climate, 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 12 weeks prior to the next board meeting to be considered during that meeting. The board meets in the first week of March, third week of June, and first week of November. 1012 Torney Avenue #1 San Francisco, CA 94129 (415)561-6700 (415) 561-6709 (fax) energyfund@ef.org http://www.ef.org/ Ford Foundation The Ford Foundation's Community and Resource Development Program's Environment and Development section seeks to aid people and groups to 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 use their natural resource assets in a sustainable manner. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: 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. Varies. Rolling. Secretary The Ford Foundation 320 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017 (212)573-5000 office-secretary@fordfound.org http://www.fordfound.org 52 ------- 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. Grants may be used for activities such as: mapping, ecological assessments, surveying, conferences, and design activities; developing brochures, interpretative displays, audio-visual productions or public opinion surveys; hiring consultants, incorporating land trusts, building a foot bridge, planning a bike path, or other creative projects. In general, grants can be used for all appropriate expenses needed to complete a greenway project including planning, technical assistance, legal and other costs. Eligibility: Priority given to local, regional, or statewide nonprofits. Amounts: Up to $2,500. Most grants range from $500 to $1,500. Application Deadline: June 1st of each year. Contact: American Greenways Program Coordinator The Conservation Fund National Office 1655 N. Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1300 Arlington, VA 22209-2156 (703) 525-6300 postmaster@conservationfund.org Web site: http://www.conservationfund.org/?article=2372 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, General Matching Grant Program The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds projects to conserve and restore fish, wildlife, and native plants through matching grant programs. The Foundation awards matching grants to projects that address priority actions promoting fish and wildlife conservation and the habitats on which they depend, work proactively to involve other conservation and community interests, leverage Foundation-provided funding, and evaluate project outcomes. Federal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations are welcomed to apply for a general matching grant throughout the year. Eligibility: Federal, state, and local government, educational institutions, and nonprofits. Amounts: $10,000-$150,000. Application Deadline: Project pre-proposals are accepted throughout the year and slated for review and action within the following cycles: Pre-Proposal due September 1, 2006; Full Proposal due November 1, 2006; Board of Directors Decision April, 2007; Proposals received after deadline may or may not be postponed until next decision cycle at the Foundation's discretion. Contact: National Office and Eastern Regional Office 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 202-857-0166 Web site: http://www.nfwf.org/programs.cfm Northwest Fund for the Environment Grants are partially or fully funded for selected environmental efforts promoting change in the uses of natural resources which will increase their protection and preservation in the State of Washington. Special emphasis is placed on the protection of wild fish, native wildlife, natural forests, wetlands and shorelines, and the preservation of pure and free-flowing waters. Program areas are: Aquatic Ecosystem Protection Program; Growth Management Program; and Capacity Building Program 53 ------- Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that serve Washington state. Amounts: Fund provides project and general support grants up to $40,000 per year. Application Deadline: February 16, 2006. Contact: Northwest Fund for the Environment 1904 Third Ave, Suite 615 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 386-7220 (206) 386-7223 (fax) staff@nwfund.org Web site: http://www.nwfund.org/ Public Welfare Foundation The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to prevent and reduce pollution and to promote remediation of environmental health problems. Environmental grants focus on technical and program assistance for grassroots or local organizations; advocacy and development; and sustainable development. Eligibility: Organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs. Amounts: Projected budget is $10,300,000. In 2005, the average grant was $45,163. Most grants fall between $25,000 and $50,000. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Review Committee, Public Welfare Foundation 1200 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009-4443 (202)965-1800 reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.org Web site: http://www.publicwelfare.org Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund The Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund supports programs in the San Francisco Bay Area that address national and international environmental concerns. Funding priorities include: protect and restore California's environment; reduce impact of industry on the environment; and protect threatened habitat. The Fund does not accept requests for research, conferences, documentary films, fundraising events of any kind, deficit budgets, endowment campaigns, or grants and scholarships to individuals. Eligibility: Any program that will benefit communities in the area of the environment. See Web site for more detailed restrictions. Amounts: $5,000 to $1 million. In 2005, a total of $9,355,000 was approved in Environment grants. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Grants Manager Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund The Presidio 211 Lincoln Boulevard P.O. Box 29924 San Francisco, California 94129 (415)345-6300 (415) 345-9686 (fax) Web site: http://www.goldmanfund.org/apply/fundingprLenv.phpx 54 ------- Rockefeller Brothers Fund The fund supports national and international strategies to combat global warming and seeks to contribute to international cooperation on this issue. Eligibility: All tax-exempt organizations or organizations seeking support for a project that would be considered charitable or educational. Amounts: $5,000 to $345,000. Average grant size is $75,000. Application Deadline: Rolling. Contact: Benjamin R. Shute, Jr. Secretary Rockefeller Brothers Fund 437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor New York, New York 10022-7001 (212)812-4200 grants@rbf.org Web site: http://www.rbf.org/programs/sustainprog.html Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline (StEPP) Foundation The StEPP (Strategic Environmental Project Pipeline) Foundation offers opportunities for organizations across the country to demonstrate the positive benefits of renewable energy, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention projects in their communities. Eligibility: Government, for-profit, and nonprofit entities. Commercial entities are encouraged to partner with a public or nonprofit applicant. Amounts: Varies. Application Deadline: Varies. See website for details: http://www.steppfoundation.org/rfp/rfp.htm. Contact: The StEPP Foundation 1536 Whykoop St., Suite 403 Denver, CO 80202 (303) 277-0932 (303) 384-3636 (fax) info@steppfoundation.org Web site: http://www.steppfoundation.org/ Virginia Environmental Endowment (VEE) The mission of Virginia Environmental Endowment is to improve the quality of the environment by using its capital to encourage all sectors to work together to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and promote environmental literacy. Grant making priorities are focused on water quality research and monitoring of water quality conditions; land and open space conservation; Chesapeake Bay fisheries conservation, research, and education; and environmental education. Eligibility: The Endowment makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable organizations and institutions, as well as governmental agencies in the state of Virginia and in the Kanawha and Ohio River Valleys of Kentucky and West Virginia. Amounts: Average award is approximately $25,000. Matching funds required. Mini-Grant award is approximately $2,500. Application Deadline: December 1, 2006. 55 ------- Contact: Web site: Virginia Environmental Endowment Three James Center 1051 East Gary Street, Suite 1400 P. 0. Box 790 Richmond, Virginia 23218-0790 (804) 644-5000 info@vee.org http://www.vee.org/index.cfm Wallace Global Fund The mission of the Wallace Global Fund is to promote an informed and engaged citizenry, to fight injustice, and to protect the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. The Fund supports activities at the global and national level, and will consider significant local or regional initiatives offering the potential to leverage broader national or global impact. It will consider proposals for either core support or project-specific support. Eligibility: Amounts: Application Deadline: Contact: Web site: Public charities or their equivalents throughout the world. The Fund does not fund purchase of land, capital construction, profit-making businesses, debt reduction, endowment campaigns, fundraising drives/events, or scholarships, tuition assistance or other forms of personal financial aid. 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 (202) 452-0922 (fax) tkroll@wgf.org http://www.wgf.org/ 56 ------- For More Information This Funding Opportunities document is intended to be a comprehensive list of available funding opportunities for prog rams and projects that reduce energy costs, improve air quality and public health, and enhance economic development opportunities for businesses and consumers. 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/ EPA Regional Office Grant Web Sites EPA's ten regional offices each administer grants related to region-specific concerns. Some of these grants are related to national funding programs discussed in this directory, while others are unique to the regional offices. Users can access the regional grant web sites via the link below. http://www. epa.gov/ogd/grants/regional. htm 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 EPA-430-R-06-011 August 2006 57 ------- |