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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) via Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). This program provides subgrants on a competitive basis to support energy planning and strategy development, decarbonization strategy development, energy audits and feasibility studies, and expansion or revisions of existing energy plans and strategies for county and local govern…
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) Accessibility Information Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) *The Funding Opportunity Announcement has been updated as of August 7, 2025. Recent changes are highlighted in red .
* As Maryland’s state energy office, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) was awarded a formulaic Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The State of Maryland’s EECBG award amount is $2,101,450.
The ten largest counties and ten largest cities and towns in Maryland were also eligible to apply directly to DOE for an EECBG formulaic allocation (see EECBG Formulaic Allocations below). MEA’s EECBG allocation will be directed towards counties and incorporated units of local government that did not receive direct EECBG grants from DOE.
MEA’s EECBG application proposed the following activities: EECBG funding will provide subgrants on a competitive basis to support three objectives for county and local government funding recipients: energy planning and strategy development, decarbonization strategy development, energy audits and feasibility studies , and expansion or revisions of existing energy plans and strategies EECBG funds retained by MEA will also be used to fund community energy liaisons to assist local governments in the development of energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies.
Type of Program: Federally-funded competitive program, with regional allocations (see the Funding Opportunity Announcement below for details). Budget: MEA anticipates awarding a total of up to $1,462,617 for all proposals. The actual amount available may vary, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received.
MEA anticipates that awards between $100,000-$350,000 will be allowed; however, larger awards are possible for exceptional proposals. Matching is not required. MEA is under contract with the U.S. Department of Energy.
Any update or clarification about the Program (i.e. new guidance from DOE) will be available on this webpage. In addition, MEA will communicate clarifications and updates made directly to applicants or grantees, as applicable, by letter and/or e-mail. The final grant amount is subject to funding availability for the Program and any relevant statutory requirements applicable at that time.
Program Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2025 December 12th, 2025, at 3 p. m. EECBG_Funding Opportunity Announcement UPDATED 08.
07. 25 MEA EECBG Application Form EECBG Application Form (PDF Version) MEA's General Provisions for Grant Agreements Special Terms and Conditions for Federal Programs EECBG Formulaic Allocations Maryland Overburdened and Underserved Census Tracts Department of Energy Planning Blueprint Department of Energy How-To Guide Questions about the EECBG program should be directed to [email protected] .
Additional Information from DOE : DOE EECBG Program Formula Grant Application Hub We're available on the following channels. ensures HTML content is downloaded and parsed first. This also means the site can begin to display prior to loading all JS, which helps display performance.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Counties and incorporated units of local government in Maryland that did not receive direct EECBG grants from DOE. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows MEA anticipates awarding a total of up to $1,462,617 for all proposals, with awards between $100,000-$350,000 anticipated; larger awards are possible for exceptional proposals. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) via 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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