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FY26 CBE Sustainable Energy Grants Program is sponsored by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), in partnership with DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). Supports Certified Business Enterprises operating in energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, or related green energy sectors to build capacity for contracting opportunities with DCSEU, DOEE, and others.
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FY26 CBE Sustainable Energy Grant | dslbd FY26 CBE Sustainable Energy Grant Watch CBE Sustainable Energy Grants: Information Session above The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Sustainable Energy Grants Program. Applications will open on February 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM (ET).
This grant program is designed to support Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) that are pursuing opportunities in the growing green energy economy, including energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, and other sustainable energy sectors.
In partnership with the District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), DSLBD is helping CBEs strengthen their capacity to compete for contracting opportunities with the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU), DOEE, and other organizations advancing the District’s clean energy and sustainability goals.
The FY 2026 CBE Sustainable Energy Grants Program provides direct financial support to eligible CBEs to help them build the infrastructure needed to compete for and secure sustainable energy contracts.
Funding may be used to strengthen key business functions such as: Back-office operations and administrative systems Business development and contracting readiness Capacity building to pursue energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities These investments help ensure that District-based CBEs are prepared to participate in and benefit from the District’s growing clean energy economy.
DSLBD intends to award up to sixteen (16) grants , with a total of $291,000 in funding available for FY 2026. These grants are specifically targeted to support small, resident-owned, and disadvantaged CBEs that are pursuing contracting opportunities with DCSEU or other green energy and sustainability-focused programs.
This program is ideal for CBEs that: Operate in energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, or related green energy sectors Are seeking to compete for District sustainable energy contracts Want to strengthen their operational capacity and readiness for procurement opportunities Are interested in expanding their role in the District’s clean energy transition Applications will open on February 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM (ET) .
Additional details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions will be provided in the full grant announcement. Applications are due on March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Click here to view the NOFA.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs) in DC in green energy sectors. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows total pool $291,000; up to 16 grants. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
FY26 CBE Sustainable Energy Grants Program is funded by DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), in partnership with DC Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Department of Defense FY2026 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) provides funding for U.S. universities to acquire research equipment and instrumentation in areas important to national defense, including AI and machine learning hardware. The program is administered jointly by the Army Research Office (ARO), Office of Naval Research (ONR), and Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR), with approximately $34 million available and 95 awards anticipated. DURIP funds the acquisition of specialized computing hardware for AI/ML research (GPU clusters, TPUs, neuromorphic processors), robotics and autonomous systems testbeds, sensor arrays and data collection systems for machine learning training, high-performance computing infrastructure for defense-relevant AI research, and laboratory equipment for human-AI interaction studies. The program specifically supports equipment that enhances research-related education in DoD-priority disciplines. While general-purpose computing is not eligible, computing equipment directly supporting DoD-relevant AI research programs qualifies. No cost sharing is required.
Vinnova, Sweden's national innovation agency, funds projects developing applied AI solutions for Swedish industry through its Advanced Digitalization Programme. Each project can apply for between 2 and 10 million SEK (approximately $190,000 to $950,000 USD) covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. The total call budget is 60 million SEK. Projects run for 12-24 months and focus on two key areas: Intelligent Edge (AI for real-time application in the sensor chain) and AI-based decision support. All projects must address industrial needs and integrate gender equality and climate change perspectives. Scientific publications must be open access. A parallel call also funds AI and cybersecurity projects at 1-10 million SEK per project with a 50 million SEK total budget.
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