Georgia Energy Grant Program

The Georgia Energy Grant Program, administered by the Georgia Municipal Association, aims to enhance energy planning, efficiency, workforce development, and resiliency in local communities. With $566,286 in federal funding, grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 are available for projects that address energy-related challenges. A 10% cost match is required, and projects must be completed by September 30, 2026, making this a competitive opportunity for municipalities to innovate and improve energy sustainability.

Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its members. GMA currently represents 537 cities in Georgia. A 62-member Board of Directors, composed of city officials, governs GMA.
The Georgia Energy Grant Program will fund projects in the areas of energy planning, energy efficiency, workforce development, and Energy Resiliency. The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $566,286 to GEFA to support this concept for the current program year.
Purpose: This program will provide funding for communities to initiate and accelerate energy projects focused on energy planning, energy efficiency, and energy resilience.
Available Funding: Requests for funding can range from $50,000 to $150,000. A minimum 10 percent cost match is required, but additional leveraging of funds is encouraged to maximize the energy-related benefits of a project. Please note that, due to limited funding, the grants are highly competitive and only a small number of projects may receive a grant award.
Timeline: Projects must be completed by September 30, 2026. Projects must begin within 30 days of execution of the grant agreements and monthly status reports may be requested but not required.

Eligibility

Eligible Projects:Energy Planning:Development and implementation of a community energy efficiency and conservation strategy.Energy Efficiency:Energy audits, preventative maintenance, retrofits, upgrades, Energy Savings Performance Contract support, building automated controls, and optimizing HVAC controls for efficiency.Energy Workforce Development:Workforce needs assessment or gap analysis in implementing grid resilience, clean energy, and energy efficiency technologies. Energy-related certification or scholarship at an in-state public college/university/technical college.
Improved Energy Resiliency:Development of a community energy resilience plan, mapping critical infrastructure, and feasibility studies on backup power generation for critical facilities.