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Renew America's Nonprofits is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). This program provides grants for energy efficiency projects in nonprofit buildings. It aims to reduce emissions, save energy, and lower utility costs, allowing nonprofits to redirect funds to mission-focused work.
The program uses an aggregation model where Prime Recipients (501(c)(3) nonprofits) assemble a portfolio of building efficiency projects for other 501(c)(3) nonprofit subrecipients.
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Renew America's Schools | Department of Energy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the $500 million Renew America’s Schools Program to promote the implementation of energy improvements at K-12 public schools across the country. This first-of-its-kind investment aims to help school communities make energy upgrades that will decrease energy use and costs, improve indoor air quality, and foster healthier learning environments.
The Renew America’s Schools Program released its first round of funding in 2022 with the Renew America’s Schools Grant. In August of 2024, selectees for the second round of funding, the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant selectees were announced. To date, the Renew America’s Schools Program has invested $372.
5 million in public school districts across America, supporting capacity-building initiatives for energy management at over two dozen Local Educational Agencies (LEAs), and funding improvement projects at approximately 410 facilities across 36 states - directly benefitting approximately 197,000 students and 14,000 teachers.
Learn About Our Past Competitions 2024 Renew America's Schools Prize and Grant Visit the 2024 Renew America's Prize and Grant page to learn more about selectees and their projects. 2022-2023 Renew America's Schools Grant /cmei/scep/renew-americas-schools-grant-2022-23 Visit the 2022-2023 Renew America's Grant page to learn more about selectees and their projects.
State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) Consortium of One Local Education Agency and one or more Schools, Non-Profits, For-Profits, and Community Partners
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Prime Recipients will sub-award to other 501(c)(3) nonprofit subrecipients that own and operate their buildings. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $45 million in grants anticipated for 5-15 Prime Recipients; individual awards expected to be between $3-$9 million. Prime recipients will sub-award up to $200,000 for individual energy efficiency projects. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Renew America's Nonprofits is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) Program for Indian Tribes is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). This program distributes grants for energy efficiency upgrades for Tribal homes. All federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations are eligible to receive formula awards.
Renew America's Nonprofits is a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of State and Community Energy Programs that funds energy efficiency improvements in nonprofit buildings across the country. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program supports Prime Recipients — nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations — who assemble portfolios of nonprofit buildings for energy upgrades, then sub-award up to $200,000 per individual energy efficiency project. The program prioritizes nonprofit facilities in underserved and disadvantaged communities. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations interested in serving as Prime Recipients to coordinate and distribute funding to multiple nonprofits.
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