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Grants for Special district governments - Energy

Explore 141 grant opportunities

High Energy Cost Grants
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This program provides funding to communities facing extremely high energy costs to improve their energy infrastructure and promote renewable energy solutions.

Business and Commerce
State governments
2024-25 Air Quality Clean Diesel Grant Program (diesel marine engines and training pilot programs)
$500,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various public and nonprofit entities for replacing outdated diesel marine engines with cleaner technologies and for training programs that prepare individuals for careers in zero-emission transportation.

Environment
City or township governments
Microgrids for Community Resilience Program
$2,500,000
Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial support to rural and high-risk communities in Colorado for developing microgrids that ensure reliable power for essential services during emergencies.

Energy
City or township governments
Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado municipalities, counties, and other local entities affected by energy and mineral development to support community development projects.

Community Development
County governments
Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Grants
$1,200,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and federally recognized tribes in Washington state to improve the planning and permitting processes for clean energy projects like solar and wind, helping to reduce delays and enhance site readiness.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
All-Electric Grants
$87,000,000
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for individuals and organizations to replace diesel vehicles and equipment with electric alternatives and install necessary refueling infrastructure in designated priority areas across Texas.

Environment
Individuals
Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program – Round 2
$8,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding to various electric grid stakeholders in Pennsylvania to enhance grid reliability, promote clean energy, and improve community resilience against disruptive events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program
$105,400,000
North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for eligible entities to develop and maintain fast electric vehicle charging stations along key highways in North Carolina, promoting a robust and accessible EV infrastructure.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grants
$4,000,000
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to California farmers and ranchers for improving irrigation efficiency and reducing energy use to combat climate change and water scarcity.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Clean Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) Administrator
Contact for amount
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based public entities and nonprofit organizations to help reduce the cost of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Clean Air Program (CAP)
$25,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to industrial and manufacturing companies, local governments, and public-private partnerships in Colorado to help reduce air pollution by supporting the purchase and installation of emission reduction equipment.

Energy
County governments
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Contact for amount
City of Richmond Housing & Community Development
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to developers and organizations working to create and improve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Richmond.

Housing
Nonprofits
Clean Energy Grants
$2,500,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a variety of clean energy projects in Washington state, prioritizing initiatives that benefit overburdened communities and enhance grid resilience.

Energy
State governments
Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Partnerships Grant
$22,500,000
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and public entities in Washington State to install and upgrade electric vehicle charging infrastructure, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through public-private partnerships.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Louisiana Hubs for Energy Resilient Operations Program
$125,000
Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (LDENR)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, electric utilities, and critical facilities in Louisiana to develop community-driven energy resilience plans that address vulnerabilities in the electric grid and enhance preparedness for natural disasters.

Energy
City or township governments
Technical Assistance and Water Projects Fund Grants
$8,000,000
Kansas Water Office
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Kansas municipalities and water-related special districts for planning and implementing projects that improve water quality and infrastructure.

Infrastructure
County governments