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Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program (EECBG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) (administered by North Dakota Department of Commerce). The U. S.
Department of Energy provided $1. 6 million in grant funds to the State of North Dakota for energy-related efficiency applications by smaller communities and counties.
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Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program | Commerce | North Dakota Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program Applications are now accepted for amounts up to $225,000. The required match is now waived! Cities and counties may apply their own procurement policy rather than the State’s so long as the cost of work is within market norms.
Quotes from prior recipients: “Receiving the EECBG grant has been an incredible benefit for our county. With no prior budget allocation for furnace replacements this year, we were facing significant challenges. Thanks to this grant, we were able to take swift action and replace two critical furnaces, ensuring reliable service and avoiding the costly inefficiencies of temporary fixes.
“ Amy Mittleider, Deputy Auditor, Dickey County Background: In 2024, the US Department of Energy (DOE) provided grant funds totaling $1. 6 million to the State of North Dakota for energy-related efficiency application by smaller communities and counties. [The 10 largest counties and cities of the state are each eligible to receive direct (formula) funding for EECBG projects from US Department of Energy.]
Purpose: Applications for the following projects to include materials and labor will be accepted: Energy Efficiency Up-grades in Public Buildings. This may include weatherization, installation of efficient heating and cooling systems and appliances, water efficiency measures, energy management systems such as smart thermostats, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, cooking equipment, and associated wiring and panel upgrades.
Street and Signal Light Replacement – limited to lighting with LED or other technology of equal or greater value. (This excludes light poles, etc.) EV Charging Stations in community accessible areas. Who may apply: The 43 North Dakota counties and 356 North Dakota cities that were not eligible for formula grants directly from the Federal government are eligible to apply.
This criterion excludes the 10 largest counties and 10 largest cities by population as well as tribal government (all of which were eligible for direct formula EECBG grants from DOE). Size of the Grants: Grants, now up to $225,000. Match requirement is now waived.
Application and Selection Process: Applications may be submitted at any time signed by the highest elected official of the county or the city. A completed Energy Savings Analysis (SFN 59261) with accompanying math should be included with an application. The Division of Community Services intends to issue grants to communities until all of the funds have been obligated and are exhausted.
Requirements and Guidelines: Only those counties and cities that are not among the 10 largest of each by population can be consider for this program. Projects with a total cost of $250,000 or more must meet Build American – Buy America (BABA) requirements. (Compliance with BABA often makes projects noneconomical to support due to the added expenditure required.)
A NEPA review will be required for ground disturbance. This primarily impacts EV charging station grants. The local government/applicants must be registered at SAM.
gov and have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) in order to be eligible. Projects must be for future projects. If your project is already underway or under contract, EECBG funds cannot be awarded to your project.
Cities and Counties may apply their own procurement policy so long as cost of work is within market norms and the local government has a procurement policy. Funds are provided on a reimbursement basis after receipt of supporting documentation.
Applications for the installation of Building energy efficient measures and Street and/or Signal Lighting Replacement must include a completed Energy Savings Analysis along with a separate sheet showing supporting math used to complete the estimate. Projects for the installation of Building energy efficient measures and Street and/or Signal Lighting Replacement need to show an energy savings with a payback timeframe of 30 years or less.
[Projects that primarily of window upgrades or building maintenance work such as roof replacements or replacements of worn equipment with new equipment using a similar technology and efficiency (often impacts applications regarding boilers), are unlikely to meet this requirement].
The Energy Savings Analysis can be signed by a vendor, a representative of an energy service provider, an electrician or an engineer when the total cost of the project is less than $50,000 or for project costing $50,000 or more when the proposed work changes only one or two energy uses of the structure.
Projects with a total cost of $50,000 and over may require confirmation of energy savings and payback period by an engineer depending upon the complexity of the proposed work. The math used to calculate the figures provided in the ESA form must be included along with the signed form for review. Applications must provide a detailed explanation of your project and must describe the benefit or result you are working to achieve.
Local governments may use the funds for their own facilities or for a non-profit facility within their jurisdiction. After selection of a project, ND Commerce is required to provide the Department of Energy up to 30 days to review the project prior to proceeding in issuing the grant. For information about the program, contact Kevin Iverson , SEP/ECG Program Administrator at (701) 328-5385.
Ineligible Local Governments - as they were eligible for formula funds: Ineligible counties are: Burleigh, Cass, Grand Forks, McKenzie, Morton, Richland, Stark, Stutsman, Ward and Williams. Ineligible cities are: Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Mandan, Minot, Wahpeton, West Fargo and Williston.
Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant (SFN 62569) Energy Saving Analysis (SFN 59261) Section 106 Clearance (SFN 52654) When required this form with supporting attachments can be emailed to: shsculturalreview@nd. gov for review. Davis Bacon Energy Project Contractor Input (SFN 62570) Energy Reimbursement Request (SFN 59519)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: The 43 North Dakota counties and 356 North Dakota cities not eligible for direct formula grants from the Federal government. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $225,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.