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What funding is available to me?

Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.

What does this funding get me?

This program is focused on community-driven initiatives designed to serve the communities that have been most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change and legacy pollution.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a local government or institution of higher education.  

How can I access the money?

Visit the Community Change Grant home page to find full instructions for applying and learn about opportunities for technical assistance.

Funding to upgrade school and bus infrastructure.

What does this funding get me?

Energy infrastructure improvements at schools for buildings and vehicles.

Am I eligible?

Consortia of one local education agency and one or more schools, nonprofits, for-profits, and community partners, or a state or local government. 

How can I access the money?

The full list of application requirements will be forthcoming sometime this year. Check back for updates!

Funding to improve walkability, safety, and access to public transit.

What does this funding get me?

This grant funds projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you represent a state government, a local government, a Metropolitan Planning Organization, or a nonprofit organization.

How can I access the money?

Through the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). See their fact sheet here.

Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

  • Mitigating climate and health risks from factors such as extreme heat
  • Reducing indoor toxics and indoor air pollution.
  • And More!
Am I eligible?

A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.  

Funding for community-based organizations to build partnerships for solving environmental and public health problems.

What does this funding get me?

The program helps recipients build collaborative partnerships to develop solutions to environmental or public health issues at the community level.

Am I eligible?

Community-based nonprofits and partnerships of community-based nonprofits. 

How can I access the money?

It is unclear whether further grants will be awarded in 2024 and beyond. To be notified of upcoming opportunities, send a blank email to join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov

Funding to plant and maintain trees and create green spaces in urban communities and neighborhoods in greatest need.

What does this funding get me?

Projects to plant and maintain trees, expand tree canopy, increase access to nature, and mitigate extreme heat, while developing a new workforce. 

Am I eligible?

Community-based organizations, state and local agencies, public colleges and universities, and nonprofits may apply.

How can I access the money?

More information will be released about accessing the funds. Eligible and interested parties should contact the Grid Deployment Office.

Funding to create activities leading to measurable environmental or public health results in communities in need.

What does this funding get me?

Up to $1,000,000 in funding for projects such as monitoring air quality, solar panel installation, community education, and small-scale cleanups.

Am I eligible?

A state or local government in partnership with a community-based nonprofit organization.

How can I access the money?

Visit Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program for information.

Funding to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models.

What does this funding get me?

This is a federal grant and rebate program intended for schools to replace their old school buses with new electric buses. 

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you are a: 

  • Public school district
  • Public charter school district
How can I access the money?

For Grants: The full list of application requirements can be found HERE.

For Rebates: More information HERE.

Individuals, businesses and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. 

What does this funding get me?

Individuals can get a credit of up to $7,500 on a new EV, $4,000 on a used EV, and $1,000 on an EV charger. 

Am I eligible?

Click the “learn more” button to see a table that shows the amount of tax credit you can receive. Individuals, see “How can I access the money?” after clicking “learn more” for information on the option of transferring the credit to the EV dealer.

How can I access the money?

In the form of tax credits when you file or a discount at the dealership.

What funding is available to me?

Funding to improve financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

Funding to states, local governments, and large nonprofits, who will use the funds to improve the financing of clean energy for households, businesses, and nonprofits.

Am I eligible?

The money will go first to states, municipalities, and large nonprofits, then individuals, small nonprofits and businesses will be able to apply to those entities for support of their clean energy projects. 

How can I access the money?

When the grants are awarded and recipients announce their program design, we will update this page with information on how to access the funds. 

Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.

What does this funding get me?

This program is focused on community-driven initiatives designed to serve the communities that have been most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change and legacy pollution.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a local government or institution of higher education.  

How can I access the money?

Visit the Community Change Grant home page to find full instructions for applying and learn about opportunities for technical assistance.

Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

  • Mitigating climate and health risks from factors such as extreme heat
  • Reducing indoor toxics and indoor air pollution.
  • And More!
Am I eligible?

A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.  

Grants for rural clean energy programs.

What does this funding get me?

This grant can provide funding for replicable energy projects that lower energy costs, improve energy access and resilience, and/or reduce environmental harm

Am I eligible?

If your community or organization is located in a rural/remote area, you are eligible to apply. 

How can I access the money?

You can access this program by applying for federal funding when the application is live. If you’re looking for technical assistance to apply,  NREL’s assistance program can help

Funding for community-based organizations to build partnerships for solving environmental and public health problems.

What does this funding get me?

The program helps recipients build collaborative partnerships to develop solutions to environmental or public health issues at the community level.

Am I eligible?

Community-based nonprofits and partnerships of community-based nonprofits. 

How can I access the money?

It is unclear whether further grants will be awarded in 2024 and beyond. To be notified of upcoming opportunities, send a blank email to join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov

Individuals, businesses and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. 

What does this funding get me?

Individuals can get a credit of up to $7,500 on a new EV, $4,000 on a used EV, and $1,000 on an EV charger. 

Am I eligible?

Click the “learn more” button to see a table that shows the amount of tax credit you can receive. Individuals, see “How can I access the money?” after clicking “learn more” for information on the option of transferring the credit to the EV dealer.

How can I access the money?

In the form of tax credits when you file or a discount at the dealership.

What funding is available to me?

Funding to improve financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

Funding to states, local governments, and large nonprofits, who will use the funds to improve the financing of clean energy for households, businesses, and nonprofits.

Am I eligible?

The money will go first to states, municipalities, and large nonprofits, then individuals, small nonprofits and businesses will be able to apply to those entities for support of their clean energy projects. 

How can I access the money?

When the grants are awarded and recipients announce their program design, we will update this page with information on how to access the funds. 

Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.

What does this funding get me?

This program is focused on community-driven initiatives designed to serve the communities that have been most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change and legacy pollution.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a local government or institution of higher education.  

How can I access the money?

Visit the Community Change Grant home page to find full instructions for applying and learn about opportunities for technical assistance.

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) uses funds to invest in the Region’s economic and community development through grants.

What does this funding get me?

Funds vary per year depending on availability. In Fiscal Year 2021, Congress appropriated $180 million for the ARC.

Am I eligible?

ARC awards program grants to state and local agencies and governmental entities, local governing boards, and nonprofit organizations.

How can I access the money?

All ARC grant applicants must have an active system in SAM, or the System of Award Management

Funding to improve walkability, safety, and access to public transit.

What does this funding get me?

This grant funds projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you represent a state government, a local government, a Metropolitan Planning Organization, or a nonprofit organization.

How can I access the money?

Through the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). See their fact sheet here.

Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

  • Mitigating climate and health risks from factors such as extreme heat
  • Reducing indoor toxics and indoor air pollution.
  • And More!
Am I eligible?

A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.  

Grants for rural clean energy programs.

What does this funding get me?

This grant can provide funding for replicable energy projects that lower energy costs, improve energy access and resilience, and/or reduce environmental harm

Am I eligible?

If your community or organization is located in a rural/remote area, you are eligible to apply. 

How can I access the money?

You can access this program by applying for federal funding when the application is live. If you’re looking for technical assistance to apply,  NREL’s assistance program can help

Funding for community-based organizations to build partnerships for solving environmental and public health problems.

What does this funding get me?

The program helps recipients build collaborative partnerships to develop solutions to environmental or public health issues at the community level.

Am I eligible?

Community-based nonprofits and partnerships of community-based nonprofits. 

How can I access the money?

It is unclear whether further grants will be awarded in 2024 and beyond. To be notified of upcoming opportunities, send a blank email to join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov

Individuals, businesses and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. 

What does this funding get me?

Individuals can get a credit of up to $7,500 on a new EV, $4,000 on a used EV, and $1,000 on an EV charger. 

Am I eligible?

Click the “learn more” button to see a table that shows the amount of tax credit you can receive. Individuals, see “How can I access the money?” after clicking “learn more” for information on the option of transferring the credit to the EV dealer.

How can I access the money?

In the form of tax credits when you file or a discount at the dealership.

What funding is available to me?

Funding to improve financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

Funding to states, local governments, and large nonprofits, who will use the funds to improve the financing of clean energy for households, businesses, and nonprofits.

Am I eligible?

The money will go first to states, municipalities, and large nonprofits, then individuals, small nonprofits and businesses will be able to apply to those entities for support of their clean energy projects. 

How can I access the money?

When the grants are awarded and recipients announce their program design, we will update this page with information on how to access the funds. 

Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.

What does this funding get me?

This program is focused on community-driven initiatives designed to serve the communities that have been most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change and legacy pollution.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a local government or institution of higher education.  

How can I access the money?

Visit the Community Change Grant home page to find full instructions for applying and learn about opportunities for technical assistance.

Funding to upgrade school and bus infrastructure.

What does this funding get me?

Energy infrastructure improvements at schools for buildings and vehicles.

Am I eligible?

Consortia of one local education agency and one or more schools, nonprofits, for-profits, and community partners, or a state or local government. 

How can I access the money?

The full list of application requirements will be forthcoming sometime this year. Check back for updates!

Funding to improve walkability, safety, and access to public transit.

What does this funding get me?

This grant funds projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you represent a state government, a local government, a Metropolitan Planning Organization, or a nonprofit organization.

How can I access the money?

Through the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). See their fact sheet here.

Funding to further the Clean Air Act and projects that abide by its standards.

What does this funding get me?

The funds will support efforts by air pollution control agencies and other organizations to partner with EPA to deliver cleaner air through programs that address air quality.

Am I eligible?

Eligible entities include state, local, and territorial air pollution control agencies. 

How can I access the money?

The EPA regional offices should have reached out to eligible entities about how to apply via Grants.gov

Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

  • Mitigating climate and health risks from factors such as extreme heat
  • Reducing indoor toxics and indoor air pollution.
  • And More!
Am I eligible?

A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.  

Funding for community-based organizations to build partnerships for solving environmental and public health problems.

What does this funding get me?

The program helps recipients build collaborative partnerships to develop solutions to environmental or public health issues at the community level.

Am I eligible?

Community-based nonprofits and partnerships of community-based nonprofits. 

How can I access the money?

It is unclear whether further grants will be awarded in 2024 and beyond. To be notified of upcoming opportunities, send a blank email to join-epa-ej@lists.epa.gov

Funding to plant and maintain trees and create green spaces in urban communities and neighborhoods in greatest need.

What does this funding get me?

Projects to plant and maintain trees, expand tree canopy, increase access to nature, and mitigate extreme heat, while developing a new workforce. 

Am I eligible?

Community-based organizations, state and local agencies, public colleges and universities, and nonprofits may apply.

How can I access the money?

More information will be released about accessing the funds. Eligible and interested parties should contact the Grid Deployment Office.

Funding to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models.

What does this funding get me?

This is a federal grant and rebate program intended for schools to replace their old school buses with new electric buses. 

Am I eligible?

You are eligible if you are a: 

  • Public school district
  • Public charter school district
How can I access the money?

For Grants: The full list of application requirements can be found HERE.

For Rebates: More information HERE.

Individuals, businesses and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. 

What does this funding get me?

Individuals can get a credit of up to $7,500 on a new EV, $4,000 on a used EV, and $1,000 on an EV charger. 

Am I eligible?

Click the “learn more” button to see a table that shows the amount of tax credit you can receive. Individuals, see “How can I access the money?” after clicking “learn more” for information on the option of transferring the credit to the EV dealer.

How can I access the money?

In the form of tax credits when you file or a discount at the dealership.

What funding is available to me?

If you install solar (or certain other technologies) on property belonging to your tax-exempt organization, you can get 30-70% of the price back.

What does this funding get me?

If you install solar, wind, geothermal power, or battery storage on property belonging to your tax-exempt organization, you can get 30-70% of the price back as a tax credit.

Am I eligible?

Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other tax-exempt entities are eligible for a 30% investment tax credit (ITC). 

How can I access the money?

Register with the IRS to notify them you will be claiming the direct pay credits. 

Individuals, businesses and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. 

What does this funding get me?

Individuals can get a credit of up to $7,500 on a new EV, $4,000 on a used EV, and $1,000 on an EV charger. 

Am I eligible?

Click the “learn more” button to see a table that shows the amount of tax credit you can receive. Individuals, see “How can I access the money?” after clicking “learn more” for information on the option of transferring the credit to the EV dealer.

How can I access the money?

In the form of tax credits when you file or a discount at the dealership.

What funding is available to me?

Funding to upgrade school and bus infrastructure.

What does this funding get me?

Energy infrastructure improvements at schools for buildings and vehicles.

Am I eligible?

Consortia of one local education agency and one or more schools, nonprofits, for-profits, and community partners, or a state or local government. 

How can I access the money?

The full list of application requirements will be forthcoming sometime this year. Check back for updates!

Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

  • Mitigating climate and health risks from factors such as extreme heat
  • Reducing indoor toxics and indoor air pollution.
  • And More!
Am I eligible?

A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.  

What funding is available to me?

If you install solar (or certain other technologies) on property belonging to your tax-exempt organization, you can get 30-70% of the price back.

What does this funding get me?

If you install solar, wind, geothermal power, or battery storage on property belonging to your tax-exempt organization, you can get 30-70% of the price back as a tax credit.

Am I eligible?

Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other tax-exempt entities are eligible for a 30% investment tax credit (ITC). 

How can I access the money?

Register with the IRS to notify them you will be claiming the direct pay credits. 

Funding to improve financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

Funding to states, local governments, and large nonprofits, who will use the funds to improve the financing of clean energy for households, businesses, and nonprofits.

Am I eligible?

The money will go first to states, municipalities, and large nonprofits, then individuals, small nonprofits and businesses will be able to apply to those entities for support of their clean energy projects. 

How can I access the money?

When the grants are awarded and recipients announce their program design, we will update this page with information on how to access the funds. 

Funding to upgrade school and bus infrastructure.

What does this funding get me?

Energy infrastructure improvements at schools for buildings and vehicles.

Am I eligible?

Consortia of one local education agency and one or more schools, nonprofits, for-profits, and community partners, or a state or local government. 

How can I access the money?

The full list of application requirements will be forthcoming sometime this year. Check back for updates!

Competitive, 3-year grants to states, municipalities, and community-based nonprofit organizations available for financial and technical assistance to address clean air and climate pollution in disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

  • Mitigating climate and health risks from factors such as extreme heat
  • Reducing indoor toxics and indoor air pollution.
  • And More!
Am I eligible?

A community-based nonprofit organization, local government, or an institution of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Call (202) 792-5350 or 1-800-757-1405, or email region3tctac@gmail.com. For more information, visit NWF’s website here.  

What funding is available to me?

If you install solar (or certain other technologies) on property belonging to your tax-exempt organization, you can get 30-70% of the price back.

What does this funding get me?

If you install solar, wind, geothermal power, or battery storage on property belonging to your tax-exempt organization, you can get 30-70% of the price back as a tax credit.

Am I eligible?

Local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other tax-exempt entities are eligible for a 30% investment tax credit (ITC). 

How can I access the money?

Register with the IRS to notify them you will be claiming the direct pay credits. 

Funding to improve financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

Funding to states, local governments, and large nonprofits, who will use the funds to improve the financing of clean energy for households, businesses, and nonprofits.

Am I eligible?

The money will go first to states, municipalities, and large nonprofits, then individuals, small nonprofits and businesses will be able to apply to those entities for support of their clean energy projects. 

How can I access the money?

When the grants are awarded and recipients announce their program design, we will update this page with information on how to access the funds. 

Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.

What does this funding get me?

This program is focused on community-driven initiatives designed to serve the communities that have been most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change and legacy pollution.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a local government or institution of higher education.  

How can I access the money?

Visit the Community Change Grant home page to find full instructions for applying and learn about opportunities for technical assistance.

Funding to upgrade school and bus infrastructure.

What does this funding get me?

Energy infrastructure improvements at schools for buildings and vehicles.

Am I eligible?

Consortia of one local education agency and one or more schools, nonprofits, for-profits, and community partners, or a state or local government. 

How can I access the money?

The full list of application requirements will be forthcoming sometime this year. Check back for updates!

Grants for rural clean energy programs.

What does this funding get me?

This grant can provide funding for replicable energy projects that lower energy costs, improve energy access and resilience, and/or reduce environmental harm

Am I eligible?

If your community or organization is located in a rural/remote area, you are eligible to apply. 

How can I access the money?

You can access this program by applying for federal funding when the application is live. If you’re looking for technical assistance to apply,  NREL’s assistance program can help

What funding is available to me?

Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.

What does this funding get me?

This program is focused on community-driven initiatives designed to serve the communities that have been most adversely and disproportionately impacted by climate change and legacy pollution.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a local government or institution of higher education.  

How can I access the money?

Visit the Community Change Grant home page to find full instructions for applying and learn about opportunities for technical assistance.

Funding to upgrade school and bus infrastructure.

What does this funding get me?

Energy infrastructure improvements at schools for buildings and vehicles.

Am I eligible?

Consortia of one local education agency and one or more schools, nonprofits, for-profits, and community partners, or a state or local government. 

How can I access the money?

The full list of application requirements will be forthcoming sometime this year. Check back for updates!

Grants for rural clean energy programs.

What does this funding get me?

This grant can provide funding for replicable energy projects that lower energy costs, improve energy access and resilience, and/or reduce environmental harm

Am I eligible?

If your community or organization is located in a rural/remote area, you are eligible to apply. 

How can I access the money?

You can access this program by applying for federal funding when the application is live. If you’re looking for technical assistance to apply,  NREL’s assistance program can help