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Local Government Energy Program: Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (DE-FOA-0003229) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy's State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). This funding opportunity supports eligible local governments and Tribes in implementing projects that provide direct community benefits, spark additional investments, meet community-identified priorities, and build local capacity.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Local Government Energy Program: Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:DE-FOA-0003229 Funding Opportunity Title:Local Government Energy Program: Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Energy Expected Number of Awards:0 Assistance Listings:81.
086 -- Conservation Research and Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Feb 27, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:May 31, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:May 31, 2024 Archive Date:Jun 30, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 0 Eligible Applicants:Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) City or township governments Additional Information on Eligibility:See FOA Section III.
A. Eligible Applicants ## Additional Information Agency Name:Golden Field Office Description:This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is being issued by the U.S. Department of Energy’s State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) on behalf of the Local Goverment Energy Program (LGEP).
This FOA will support eligible local governments and Tribes to implement projects that provide direct community benefits, spark additional investments, meet community-identified priorities, and build local capacity.
Community benefits may include creation of local economic opportunities for workers, workforce measures and agreements, community revitalization, lowered energy burdens, increased access to renewable energy, improved air quality, increased public participation in energy decision-making processes, and improved quality of life for local residents.
Projects may span a range of geographic scopes and wide variety of technology areas including, but not limited to: building efficiency and/or electrification, electric transportation, energy infrastructure upgrades, microgrid development and deployment, renewable energy, resilience hubs, and workforce development. To view the entire FOA document, visit the Infrastructure Exchange Website at https://infrastructure-exchange. energy.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible local governments and Tribes. Applicants are encouraged to partner as multijurisdictional teams and with community-based organizations (CBOs), academia, utilities, and/or non-profit entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Local Government Energy Program: Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy (DE-FOA-0003229) is funded by U.S. Department of Energy's State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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