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Decarbonizing Public Schools Program is sponsored by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). Helps Local Education Agencies (LEAs) develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use within their portfolio of K-12 schools and support facilities. Funding is available for energy efficiency, solar installations, and capacity building for energy management.
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Accessibility Information Decarbonizing Public Schools Program The FY2026 Decarbonizing Public Schools Program is CLOSED Program Description: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), in partnership with the Interagency Commission on School Construction (IAC), is pleased to announce the Funding Opportunity Announcement for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Decarbonizing Public Schools Program to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use within their portfolio of current and future K-12 schools and support facilities.
Program Purpose: The overall intent of the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program is to prepare LEAs, also known as school districts, to expand their capacity to manage energy data and to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions while designing for future high-performance schools.
The program will provide approximately $36 million in funding from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund, Climate Action Plan and Alternative Compliance Program to help LEAs develop and expand their capacity to address ongoing challenges and opportunities for controlling costs through energy data management, net zero energy design considerations for public school portfolio planning, solar installations and energy efficiency upgrades.
Grant funding will be offered for multiple areas of interest (AOI). Type of Program: Formula and Competitive, with consideration of need. Applicants may apply for funding to support one or multiple AOIs, for either their entire school district, for a significantly sized multi-facility subset or for individual school facilities.
Funding: A total of $36 million is expected to be available. The amount may vary depending on the quantity and quality of applications received. Application Deadline : November 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET.
09/09/2025 Decarbonizing Public Schools Webinar AOI1 Capacity Building for Energy Management, Efficiency, Sustainability, and Portfolio Planning AOI4 Net Zero Energy Schools FY26 Decarbonizing Public Schools Program Application Final (Word Doc Version) FY26 Decarbonizing Public Schools Project Budget MEA Grant General Provisions Education Sector FY26 Grant Program Directory ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FY25 School Decarb Award List FY24 School Decarb Award List For more information, contact MEA regarding by email the Decarbonizing Public Schools Program at [email protected] .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local Education Agencies (LEAs)/school districts in Maryland. Applicants may apply for funding to support one or multiple Areas of Interest (AOI) for their entire school district, a significantly sized multi-facility subset, or individual school facilities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Decarbonizing Public Schools Program is funded by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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