Potential Funding Options to Consider for Woodstove Changeout Programs Title Organization Website Description Comments Region(s) Possible Drawbacks Contact Campaign for Energy Assistance Low Income Homes Energy Assistance Program www.liheap.ora LI HEAP helps pay the winter heating bills or summer cooling bills of low-income and elderly people. Part of this program's funding is allocated toward residential weatherization or other energy-related home repair 15%-25% of basic grant allocation is allotted for this purpose ($159 million in 2000) Nationwide Program might be more focused on improving efficiency rather than environmental concerns David Fox, Executive Director, (202) 331-2962 info@liheap.org Supplemental Environmental Projects EPA h ttD ://cf p u b. eo a. a ov/com d I i an ce/resou r ces/policies/civil/seos/ A SEP is undertaken in the settlement of an enforcement action, with funding coming from the violator. The proposed project must have some relationship to the violation (e.g., must be in the same area where the violation occurred). Woodstove changeout has already been proposed as a project to fund in the SEP program. Determined on case-specific basis. Nationwide - with limitations noted Cannot use in locations where EPA has a demonstration grant, and a third party organization is needed to administer the program. Conservation Security Program National Resources Conservation Service www.nrcs.usda.a ov/d roaram s/csd CSP is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to promote the conservation and improvement of soil, water, air, energy, plant and animal life, and other conservation purposes on Tribal and private working lands. Working lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pasture, and range land, as well as forested land that is an incidental part of an agriculture operation. The program is available in all 50 States, the Caribbean Area and the Pacific Basin area. The program provides equitable access to benefits to all producers, regardless of size of operation, crops produced, or geographic location. in 2004, $35 million in total funding was awarded Nationwide Program more concentrated on water and soil quality Craig Derickson (202) 720-3524 craig.derickson@wdc.usda.gov Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Programs Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy h tto ://w ww. d si re u sa. ora/l i b rarv/i n cl ud es/ incentive2.cfm?lncentive Code=US05F &State=Federal¤tDaaeid=1 Section 9006 of the 2002 Farm Bill requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create a program to make direct loans, loan guarantees, and grants to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to purchase renewable-energy systems and make energy- efficiency improvements. This program is known as the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program. The latest round of funding, totaling $22.8 million, was made available in March 2005. Half ($11.4 million) of this sum is available immediately for competitive grants. Renewable-energy grants range from $2,500 to $500,000 and may not exceed 25% of an eligible project's cost. Nationwide Program more focused towards agricultural producers and rural businesses, rather than individual homes Federal Grant Resources Small Business Administration h tto ://w ww. sb a. a ov/fi nancina/basi cs/a ra nts.html While SBA does offer some grant programs, these are generally designed to expand and enhance organizations that provide small business management, technical, or financial assistance. These grants generally support non-profit organizations, intermediary lending institutions, and state and local governments. Nationwide Very limited grant programs International Finance Corporation h tto ,/lwww. if c. ora/if cext/en vi ro. n sf/Cont IFC's Environmental Finance Group considers both commercially viable projects and higher-risk ventures in a wide range of environmental sectors. Nationwide Would only be available for financing assistance, not to provide fundinq enviro(Q)ifc.ora ent/Environ mental Finance The Energy Foundation The Foundation Center httD ://fd n cen te r. orq/fu n d ers/a rantm aker/ aws oriv/indiv/enerav.html Created in 1991 under the auspices of the MacArthur Foundation, the Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Rockefeller Foundation, the mission of the Energy Foundation is "to assist in the nation's transition to a sustainable energy future by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy." Nationwide Program does not support purchase of equipment, even if intent is to save energy DOE Rebuild America h ttD ://w ww. re bu i I d. ora/i n d ex. asD Rebuild America is a growing network of community-driven voluntary partnerships that foster energy efficiency and renewable energy in commercial, government and public-housing buildings. At the federal level, it is the largest, most established technology deployment program within DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The program's goals are to: conserve energy, accelerate use of the best energy technologies, save money, reduce air pollution, lower U.S. reliance on energy imports, help revitalize aging city and town neighborhoods, and create "smart energy" jobs. Nationwide Program focuses mainly on reduction of fossil fuels rather than wood burning Richard Putnam, Seattle Regional Team Lead (206) 553-2165 richard.putnam@ee.doe.gov Weatherization Assistance Program Department of Energy h ttD ://w ww. ee re. en erav. a ov/weath erizat ion/ The Weatherization Assistance Program enables low-income families to permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. It is this country's longest running, and perhaps most successful energy efficiency program. During the last 27 years, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance Program has provided weatherization services to more than 5.3 million low-income families. In 2005, the goal is to weatherize 92,500 homes. DOE announced on July 18th its award of $92.5 million to 19 states to improve energy efficiency in the homes of low-income families. Nationwide More concerned with efficiency, rather than emission reduction Different contacts for each state, see website The Pew Charitable Trusts h ttD ://w ww. d ewtru sts. com / The Pew Charitable Trusts serves the public interest by providing information, advancing policy solutions and supporting civic life. The environmental work of the Trusts employs science, law, public education and advocacy, aimed at halting and ultimately reversing the trends that are threatening nature. The Trusts will invest $204 million in fiscal year 2006 to provide organizations and citizens with fact-based research and practical solutions for challenging issues. Nationwide A very broad program, with environmental issues being only a small part of their focus (202) 207-2150 i nfo@p ewtru sts. org March-02-06 1 ------- Potential Funding Options to Consider for Woodstove Changeout Programs Title Organization Website Description Comments Region(s) Possible Drawbacks Contact Rural Development Grants US DA Rural Development h ttp ://w ww. ru rd ev. u sd a. g ov/rd/n ofas/i n d ex.html, http ://w ww. usda.gov/rus/water/ees/envi ron.htm Nationwide Different contacts for each state, see website The Lawrence Foundation h tto ://w ww .t he 1 aw ren cef ou n d ati on. ora/ The Lawrence Foundation is a private charitable foundation focused on making charitable contributions and grants to support educational, environmental, health and other causes. Nationwide (310)451-1567 Regional Funding Options The Fuller Foundation http://toww.fullerfoundation.org/FullerFo undation/ Purpose is to support non-profit agencies which improve the quality of life for people, animals and the environment. The Foundation also funds the Fuller Foundation of New Hampshire which supports horticultural and educational programs for the public at Fuller Gardens. Geographic focus area is predominately the Boston area and the immediate seacoast area of New Hampshire Boston Area John T. Bottomley, Executive Director Hewlett Foundation h tto ://w ww. h e w 1 ett. ora/Defau It. htm The Foundation concentrates its resources on activities in education, performing arts, population, environment, conflict resolution, family and community development, and U.S.-Latin American relations. California Hal Harvey, Environmental Program Director (650) 234-4500 The Lumpkin Foundation h tto ://w ww. 1 u m d ki nf oun d ati on. ora/ The Lumpkin Family Foundation, created in 1953, is a private foundation that provides grants to meritorious nonprofit organizations for the betterment of the community, the nation and the world. They are dedicated to supporting education, preserving and protecting the environment and fostering opportunities for leadership, with special consideration to their heritage in Central Illinois. Central Illinois (217) 235-3361 info@lumpkinfoundation.org The Joyce Foundation httD://www.jovcefdn.ora/ The Joyce Foundation supports efforts to protect the natural environment of the Great Lakes, to reduce poverty and violence in the region, and to ensure that its people have access to good schools, decent jobs, and a diverse and thrivina culture. Great Lakes Region (312) 782-2464 info@joycefdn.org Jesse B. Cox Foundation http://www.gcir.org/resources/funding_d i rectory/j essi e_b_cox. htm The Trust is interested in supporting environmental projects which will have a positive impact on: protection of critical natural resources; energy conservation; public awareness of the critical environmental issues facing the region; and protection of the public's health, especially in low- income or minority communities. New England Bush Foundation h tto ://w ww. b u shf ou n d ati on. ora/# Foundation tries to improve the quality of life in its geographic region by making grants that help strengthen organizational, community and individual leadership. Across its grantmaking programs, and in a variety of ways, the Foundation creates opportunities for people who may lack them. In 2004, the Foundation provided grants and fellowships of $25,797,993 to 157 organizations and 48 individuals. Since 1953, the Foundation has provided more than $650 million in grants and fellowships to stengthen the work of nonprofit organizations and the development of individuals. Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota John Archabal, Senior Program Officer jarchabal@bushfoundation.org (651)227-0891 Montana Community Foundation h tto ://w ww. m t cf. ora/D aa es/i n dex. d h d Since 1988, the Montana Community Foundation has vigorously promoted the expansion of endowed philanthropy and worked to build stronger communities. As Montana's only statewide community foundation, its activities with donors, charitable organizations, cities and towns play a vital role in both philanthropic and community development. Montana Sheila Winters, Grants Manager sh ei I awi nters@ mtcf. org (406) 443-8313 Charles Stewart Mott Foundation http://www.mott.ora/ The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's grantmaking is organized in four program areas: Civil Society, Environment, Flint, Michigan, Pathways Out of Poverty. Mostly Michigan, some nationwide (810)238-5651 info@mott.org The New York Community Trust h tto ://w ww. n vcom m u n itvtru st. ora/ The Trust focuses on relieving New York's chronic shortage of affordable housing, strengthening the local economy, and protecting the environment. They support community-based agencies working on these issues at the neighborhood level, and government and nonprofit institutions developing strategies for the City as a whole. To underpin these and other programs, they support efforts to improve the functioning of nonprofits and government. The Trust currently manages $1.8 billion in charitable assets, made up of more than 1,700 funds established by individuals, families, and businesses. Made $140 million in grants in 2004. NYC Area Geographically restricted, mainly focuses on NYC (212)686-0010 info@nycommunitytmst.org March-02-06 2 ------- Potential Funding Options to Consider for Woodstove Changeout Programs Title Organization Website Description Comments Region(s) Possible Drawbacks Contact George Gund Foundation htto ://www. a u n df d n. ora/ Primary grantmaking emphasis in the Cleveland bioregion is on the protection of ecosystems and natural features. Efforts to develop a broader ecological perspective for the region and encourage citizen awareness and advocacy are encouraged. Grantmaking in Ohio is focused on state-wide issues and state-wide organizations promoting improved public policy or providing coordination and support for local environmental groups. Ohio (with emphasis on Cleveland area) Jon M.Jensen, senior program officer (216)241-3114 jjensen@gundtdn.org Low Income Weatherization Program (Oregon) Oregon Housing and Community Services http://www.oregon.g ov/O HCS/SOS_Lo w I n com eWeath eri zati on. shtm 1 The Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program provides weatherization and energy conservation services at no cost to households below 60 percent of Oregon statewide median income. Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) contracts with local community action agencies (CAAs) to deliver the program in Oregon. Furnace repair and replacement is included as one of the services the program provides. Primary funding for the program is from the U.S. Department of Energy with other funds from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, utility companies and the Bonneville Power Administration. Oregon Dan Elliot, Interim Weatherization Coordinator (503) 986-2016 i nf o@h cs. state. or. u s Bonneville Environmental Foundation http ://toww .b-e-f.org/ The Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) was founded in 1998 to support watershed restoration programs and develop new sources of renewable energy. Funding for these efforts has been provided in a way that would be called unusual for most foundations. BEF, a non- profit organization, markets green power products to public utilities, businesses, government agencies and individuals. Pacific Northwest Bryce Smith, Renewable Energy Project Manager (206) 274-4648 info@b-e-f.org The Brainerd Foundation h tto ://w ww. b rai ne rd. ora/ The foundation is dedicated to protecting the environment of the Pacific Northwest. Pacific Northwest (206) 448-0676 Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation httD://www.konasaaard-aoldman.ora/ The Kongsgaard-Goldman Foundation is a small, private foundation formed in 1988. The Foundation provides support to a wide range of nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Montana and British Columbia, Canada). Pacific Northwest Martha Kongsgaard, President (206) 448-1874 kgf@kongsgaard-goldman.org Wilburforce Foundation h tto ://w w w. w i 1 b u rf orce. ora/ A private, philanthropic foundation that funds environmental issues in the Western U.S. and Western Canada. Started in 1991, the Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that have programs operating in Alaska, the Yellowstone to Yukon region, British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona or New Mexico. Western U.S. and Canada (206) 632-2325 grants@ wi I bu rforce. org Ccom m un ity-b ased partnerships to reduce toxic risks in local communities EPA Fiscal Year 2006: Level I cooperative agreements will help establish community-based partnerships and set priorities for reducing toxic risks in a community. EPA anticipates awarding eight to 10 cooperative agreements under Level I, ranging from $75,000 to $100,000. Level li cooperative agreements are for communities that already have a broad- based collaborative partnership, have identified risk reduction priorities and are ready to implement risk reduction strategies. EPA expects to award six to eight cooperative agreements, ranging from $150,000 to $300,000. Due April 10, 2006 Entire US Lot of competetion Roxanne Smith, 202-564-4355 smith.roxanne@epa.gov March-02-06 3 ------- |