Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants

Deadline Approaching!!

The deadline for this grant is June 25th - applicants should begin the registration process AT LEAST ten days prior to deadline to ensure all registration requirements are met. Click here for the program webpage.

Program Description
Over $2.7 billion in formula grants are now available to U.S. states, territories, local governments, and Indian tribes under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, funded for the first time under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This Program, authorized in Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) and signed into Public Law (PL 110-140) on December 19, 2007, provides funds to units of local and state government, Indian tribes, and territories to develop and implement projects to improve energy efficiency and reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions in their communities. The Program is administered by the Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Programs (WIP) in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

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REGISTER NOW

NOTE: Eligible applicants must register and apply to receive direct formula funds. There are several one time actions you must complete in order to submit an application to this announcement:

Obtain a Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number at http://www.dnb.com/US/duns_update/ (NOTE: If you already have a DUNS number, you do not need to apply for a new one.) Register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov/ (NOTE: If you are already registered with CCR, you do not need to reregister - however, CCR does require that registrants update their contact information annually.) Register E-Business Point of Contact with FedConnect to submit their application at at www.fedconnect.net

Applicants who are not registered with CCR and FedConnect should allow at least 21 days to complete these requirements. It is suggested that the process be started now.