Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant

Grants of $2,000-$20,000 are available for communities with populations under 15,000 for energy planning and project development to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.

West Central Initiative was awarded an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) from the Minnesota Department of Commerce to support energy efficiency and climate and energy planning activities to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency with sub-grants to communities in west central Minnesota.

Grant Use

Local governments may use funds for various energy planning and project development purposes, including, but not limited to, climate, energy, and resiliency planning, energy audits of government facilities, and engineering and technical assistance services for government facilities. Funds can also be used for other energy-related studies for public buildings and community plans.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• Local governments in small cities or towns with populations under 15,000 in west central Minnesota are eligible for grants of $2,000-$20,000.
• Other local units of government, such as a township, school district, parks district, or any combination of those units operating under an agreement to exercise powers jointly, can use the funds. Funds cannot be used for implementation projects.