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Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) Direct Funding Opportunity is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Electricity (OE). The C-MAP program expands access to affordable energy, strengthens grid reliability, and bolsters national security by supporting innovative OE-funded research.
It provides direct funding, technical expertise, and educational resources to energy providers and partners to build, operate, and enhance microgrid systems, improving the affordability, reliability, and security of electricity in rural and remote areas of the U.S.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Energy providers and partners working in rural and remote areas of the U.S. are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was July 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP) Direct Funding Opportunity is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Electricity (OE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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