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Find similar grantsEnergy Efficiency and Conservation Strategies Grant is sponsored by Mid-Minnesota Rural Development Commission. Provides financial and technical assistance to cities and counties for long-term planning focused on energy efficiency practices, renewable energy technology incorporation, and climate resilience measures.
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Current Grant Opportunities Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategies Grant The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategies Grant provides financial and technical assistance to cities and counties for long-term planning that is centered on energy efficiency practices, the incorporation of renewable energy technology, and other climate resilience measures.
This grant also provides funding for preliminary services that support long-term energy planning and climate resilience actions. For full grant details see the Polices and Guidelines document.
Eligible projects include the development of energy and climate resilience plans, energy audits of city- and county-owned buildings and/or facilities, and related engineering and other technical assistance services related to improved energy efficiency, the incorporation of renewable energy, and climate resilience measures. The maximum grant award will be $20,000.
Eligible projects may be combined to meet grant award minimum/maximum amounts. Development of energy efficiency and climate resilience plans: Maximum grant award; $15,000 for cities and $20,000 for counties. All other eligible projects (e.g., engineering, energy audits): Maximum grant award; $5,000.
Grant Documents (Documents Can Be Found By Clicking The Following Links) Policies and Guidelines (Click Here) Project Close-out Form (Click Here) This project was made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Department of Commerce and is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) Award Number DE-SE0000163.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities and counties in the Mid-Minnesota region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategies Grant is funded by Mid-Minnesota Rural Development Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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