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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) is sponsored by Department of Energy. The program provides financial and technical assistance to assist State and local governments create and implement a variety of energy efficiency and conservation projects.
The program’s objectives are: * To reduce fossil fuel emissions created as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eligible entities; * To reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and * To improve energy efficiency in the transportation, building, and other sectors.
This assistance was originally issued as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. All ARRA funding expired by law on 09/30/2015. However, this Assistance Listing is being employed again under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka Bipartisan Infrastructure Law [BIL]) of 2021. Funding was made available in fiscal year (FY) 2023. This listing is currently active. Program number: 81.128. Last updated on 2024-11-14.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments including US Territories and Possessions. Eligible applicant types include: State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Government - General, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $135,000,000 (2025). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
Yes — Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) is offered by Department of Energy and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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