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Round 3 due date 08/18/2026 (prior rounds 07/27/2022, 06/06/2024).
Clean Green Schools Initiative is sponsored by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This initiative provides competitive funding for New York P-12 public schools to modernize buildings, reduce energy costs, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions. It supports comprehensive retrofits, electrification readiness, and conversion to heat pump systems.
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Clean Green Schools Initiative Funding for New York Public School Modernization Projects The Clean Green Schools Initiative offers competitive funding for New York pre-kindergarten to grade 12 (P-12) public schools to efficiently modernize their buildings, reduce energy costs and harmful greenhouse gas emissions, and create healthier, more resilient learning environments.
Eligible projects include comprehensive retrofits, electrification readiness projects, and conversion of central heating and cooling plants to heat pumps. Save on energy. Reduce your district’s energy use long-term through modern, efficient equipment.
Healthier air for students. Improve indoor air quality and create better learning environments. Better for the environment.
Reduce reliance on fossil fuels through clean energy upgrades. Built for extreme heat. Prepare your buildings to keep students and staff comfortable during heat events.
Maximum funding: $5,050,000 Multiple Building Project Maximum funding: $10,050,000 Multiple Building Project Maximum funding: $5,050,000 Maximum funding: $10,050,000 No System Benefits Charge (SBC) payment required to participate P-12 public school districts across New York State that are designated as Priority Districts [xlsx] P-12 public school buildings located in a disadvantaged community Any BOCES building located in a disadvantaged community Use the Clean Green Schools Application Guide [PDF] for detailed step-by-step instructions for applying to the program.
The guide walks you through the key steps to complete the application, with guidance on how to fill out each section. The application includes the following sections: Authorized signature and certification NYSERDA’s Clean Green Schools has awarded more than $82 million to school districts to implement decarbonization construction projects.
The Clean Green School awardees serve as a model for efficiently electrifying the school building sector, reducing the combustion of fossil fuels, and helping to accelerate New York’s clean energy transition. Clean Green Schools Resources NYSERDA has resources to help schools integrate clean energy into their facilities, operations, and curriculum.
Resources for P-12 Schools : Access a collection of resources to help your school implement clean energy projects and education. Clean Energy Educational and Professional Development Activities Pathway [PDF] : The program provides funding to support a range of workforce development and student educational activities for P-12 students that explore, support, or promote decarbonization efforts in their schools and communities.
This document should be consulted for assistance in designing these activities. PON 4924 : Access the Program Opportunity Notice for Clean Green Schools for more detailed information on the program, funding, and resources. Clean Green Schools Initiative Presentation [PDF] and FAQ [PDF] : The presentation gives an overview of the program, eligibility, funding and evaluation criteria.
For any additional questions you may have, or for general support and guidance about the Clean Green Schools Initiative, reach out and our team will be happy to help. System Benefits Charge (SBC)/NYSERDA Clean Energy Fund NYSERDA is primarily funded by state ratepayers through the System Benefits Charge (SBC) / NYSERDA Clean Energy Fund on their electric utility bill.
These funds support energy-efficiency programs, research and development initiatives, low-income energy programs, and environmental disclosure activities.
Customers of the following utilities pay into the SBC/ NYSERDA Clean Energy Fund: Central Hudson (Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation) Con Edison (Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.) National Grid (Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation) NYSEG (New York State Electric and Gas Corporation) Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. RG&E (Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation) To determine if you are paying into the electric SBC or NYSERDA Clean Energy Fund look at a recent electric bill from your utility company to see if “SBC” or "NYSERDA Clean Energy Fund" is listed as a charge.
If need assistance, contact NYSERDA at 1-866-NYSERDA.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: P-12 public school districts across New York State designated as Priority Districts, P-12 public school buildings located in a disadvantaged community, or any BOCES building located in a disadvantaged community. New York K-12 public and private schools and school districts may apply, with projects focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, or environmental sustainability, and a commitment to incorporating related education into the curriculum. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows track I: $650,000-$1,250,000 per district; Track II: Up to $5,050,000 per building, $10,050,000 for multiple buildings. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Clean Green Schools Initiative is funded by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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