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Note that some of these funds are restricted to Federally-recognized Tribes, but other Tribes can access Inflation Reduction Act funds available to nonprofits and all Tribes can find incentives on this site to benefit homeowners and renters.

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?

Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.

Am I eligible?

All nonprofits, local governments and other tax-exempt entities are eligible to receive at least 30% as “direct pay” even though they don’t pay taxes.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

What does this funding get me?

Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

How can I access the money?

Applications accepted March 31, September 30, and December 31 each year.

Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.

What does this funding get me?

Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.

Am I eligible?

Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.

How can I access the money?

Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.

What does this funding get me?

A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.

Am I eligible?

South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.

How can I access the money?

Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.

Funding for a nationwide low-emissions electricity program.

What does this funding get me?

$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.

Am I eligible?

In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.

How can I access the money?

Docket for public comment closed on January 18. More information TBA. If you have further questions, please reach out to IRAStakeholders@epa.gov.

Help with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency.

What does this funding get me?

Designed to help local governments with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency. Applicants can apply either for grants or for technical assistance and/or equipment-rebate vouchers. 

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribes

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

This EPA competition selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects beginning Fall 2024.

What does this funding get me?

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) will make subgrants for a variety of environmental justice projects. 

Am I eligible?

Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.

How can I access the money?

In EPA Region 4 (including NC and SC), eligible entities can apply for subgrants starting Fall 2024. Click “Learn More” or visit  region4.thrivingenvironments.org for updates.

What funding is available to me?

Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects seeking to increase transportation infrastructure connecting communities to economic opportunities, including community-led projects to mitigate physical barriers to mobility and access like highways or train tracks.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

Applications were due at on September 30, 2024. DOT is planning to complete awards early in the calendar year 2025.

There will not be another application cycle for this funding opportunity.

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

What does this funding get me?

Approximately $2 billion to community-driven initiatives in disadvantaged communities that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, advance clean energy, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a federally recognized Tribe, or a local government, or an institution of higher education. Projects must serve communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, or historical disinvestment.

How can I access the money?

Application deadline is Nov. 21, 2024 but applicants are encouraged to apply early, since funds are being awarded on a rolling basis. Click “Learn More” for details.

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: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger. 

Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.

Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.

Am I eligible?

Individuals (as of 2024, even if you don’t owe taxes).

Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.

Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).

How can I access the money?

Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.

For individuals,  starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.

Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance

What does this funding get me?

Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.

How can I access the money?

Contact the regional location of the BIA. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Loans to support the manufacture of eligible advanced technology vehicles and components

What does this funding get me?

Loans to support a range of manufacturing, including light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, locomotives, maritime vessels including offshore wind vessels, aviation, and hyperloop. Loan amount cannot exceed 80% of eligible project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.

How can I access the money?

Funding will remain available for commitment through 9/30/2028. Reach out to the DOE Loan Programs Office for details. 

Loans for innovative clean energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

What does this funding get me?

$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.

Am I eligible?

State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.

Funding for a nationwide low-emissions electricity program.

What does this funding get me?

$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.

Am I eligible?

In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.

How can I access the money?

Docket for public comment closed on January 18. More information TBA. If you have further questions, please reach out to IRAStakeholders@epa.gov.

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

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access through context-sensitive strategies and address existing transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity or negative impacts on the human or natural environment.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details. 

This EPA competition selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects beginning Fall 2024.

What does this funding get me?

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) will make subgrants for a variety of environmental justice projects. 

Am I eligible?

Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.

How can I access the money?

In EPA Region 4 (including NC and SC), eligible entities can apply for subgrants starting Fall 2024. Click “Learn More” or visit  region4.thrivingenvironments.org for updates.

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

What does this funding get me?

Grants that create projects to plant and maintain trees, expand tree canopy, increase access to nature and mitigate extreme heat, while developing and employing a new skilled workforce.

Am I eligible?

State, local, and Tribal governments as well as nonprofits and incorporated HOAs

100% of benefits will go to communities in greatest need

How can I access the money?

Apply through the NC Forest Service or SC Forestry Commission. Click “learn more” for details and other sources of urban forestry funding.

Funding to reduce pollution at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities

What does this funding get me?

Grants and other activities to monitor and reduce air pollution and GHG emissions at schools in low-income and disadvantage communities; technical assistance to address environmental issues, develop school environmental quality plans, identify and mitigate ongoing air pollution hazards

Am I eligible?

State/Territorial Government
Inter-state agency
Local governments
Indigenous Communities

How can I access the money?

The application deadline has passed. EPA expects to make 4-6 awards in October 2024 of $5-8 million each to support indoor air quality and greenhouse gas reduction activities over a 5-year period at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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

What does this funding get me?

Annual program of grants and rebates to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models

Am I eligible?

Available to:

  • Public school districts, with one or more local/state government entities providing school bus service to one or more public school systems or the purchase, lease, license or contract for service of school buses
  • Public charter school districts responsible for the above
  • Tribal applicants responsible for the above
  • Nonprofit school transportation association or eligible contractor
How can I access the money?

The next deadline for Clean School Bus rebate applications is January 9, 2025. No Clean School Bus grant applications are open at this time.

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?

Approximately $2 billion to community-driven initiatives in disadvantaged communities that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, advance clean energy, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a federally recognized Tribe, or a local government, or an institution of higher education. Projects must serve communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, or historical disinvestment.

How can I access the money?

Application deadline is Nov. 21, 2024 but applicants are encouraged to apply early, since funds are being awarded on a rolling basis. Click “Learn More” for details.

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: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger. 

Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.

Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.

Am I eligible?

Individuals (as of 2024, even if you don’t owe taxes).

Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.

Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).

How can I access the money?

Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.

For individuals,  starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance

What does this funding get me?

Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.

How can I access the money?

Contact the regional location of the BIA. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Loans to support the manufacture of eligible advanced technology vehicles and components

What does this funding get me?

Loans to support a range of manufacturing, including light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, locomotives, maritime vessels including offshore wind vessels, aviation, and hyperloop. Loan amount cannot exceed 80% of eligible project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.

How can I access the money?

Funding will remain available for commitment through 9/30/2028. Reach out to the DOE Loan Programs Office for details. 

Loans for innovative clean energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

What does this funding get me?

$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.

Am I eligible?

State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.

This EPA competition selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects beginning Fall 2024.

What does this funding get me?

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) will make subgrants for a variety of environmental justice projects. 

Am I eligible?

Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.

How can I access the money?

In EPA Region 4 (including NC and SC), eligible entities can apply for subgrants starting Fall 2024. Click “Learn More” or visit  region4.thrivingenvironments.org for updates.

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?

Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.

Am I eligible?

All nonprofits, local governments and other tax-exempt entities are eligible to receive at least 30% as “direct pay” even though they don’t pay taxes.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

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: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger. 

Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.

Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.

Am I eligible?

Individuals (as of 2024, even if you don’t owe taxes).

Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.

Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).

How can I access the money?

Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.

For individuals,  starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.

Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

What does this funding get me?

Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

How can I access the money?

Applications accepted March 31, September 30, and December 31 each year.

South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.

What does this funding get me?

A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.

Am I eligible?

South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.

How can I access the money?

Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.

What funding is available to me?

Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.

What does this funding get me?

Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.

Am I eligible?

Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.

How can I access the money?

Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.

Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance

What does this funding get me?

Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.

How can I access the money?

Contact the regional location of the BIA. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding for Tribal climate resilience and adaptation programs

What does this funding get me?

Funding to help sustain ecosystems and natural and cultural resources, economies, infrastructure, human health, and safety through technical and financial assistance, access to scientific resources and educational opportunities.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible.

How can I access the money?

For more information visit the program page on the BIA website. For 2024 funding, applications are being accepted from July 17, 2024 – October 18, 2024. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding for utilities, state and local government, nonprofits, and Tribes for projects to increase the resilience of the electric grid.

What does this funding get me?

This grant program is split between $10.5 billion in matching grants for industry, also known as the Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants, and $2.3 billion in formula grants for States and Tribes, also known as the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program.

Am I eligible?

Electric grid operators, electricity storage operators, electricity generators, transmission owners and operators, distribution providers, fuel suppliers, Tribes, state and local governments, nonprofits,  and utilities are eligible depending on which part of the grant they are applying for.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for more information.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Technical and financial assistance to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects.

What does this funding get me?

Provides technical and financial assistance to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects for purposes of flood prevention, fish and wildlife protection, agricultural water management, water quality management, and more.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribal organizations

How can I access the money?

Contact your local USDA Service Center to start your application.

To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources.

What does this funding get me?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will spend $2.6 million through direct federal spending, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and technical assistance. Eligible uses include conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats, including fisheries, to enable coastal communities to prepare for changing climate conditions.

Am I eligible?

State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details on how to apply.

This EPA competition selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects beginning Fall 2024.

What does this funding get me?

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) will make subgrants for a variety of environmental justice projects. 

Am I eligible?

Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.

How can I access the money?

In EPA Region 4 (including NC and SC), eligible entities can apply for subgrants starting Fall 2024. Click “Learn More” or visit  region4.thrivingenvironments.org for updates.

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?

Approximately $2 billion to community-driven initiatives in disadvantaged communities that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, advance clean energy, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a federally recognized Tribe, or a local government, or an institution of higher education. Projects must serve communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, or historical disinvestment.

How can I access the money?

Application deadline is Nov. 21, 2024 but applicants are encouraged to apply early, since funds are being awarded on a rolling basis. Click “Learn More” for details.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

What does this funding get me?

Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

How can I access the money?

Applications accepted March 31, September 30, and December 31 each year.

Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.

What does this funding get me?

Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.

Am I eligible?

Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.

How can I access the money?

Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.

South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.

What does this funding get me?

A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.

Am I eligible?

South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.

How can I access the money?

Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.

Help with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency.

What does this funding get me?

Designed to help local governments with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency. Applicants can apply either for grants or for technical assistance and/or equipment-rebate vouchers. 

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribes

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

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?

Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.

Am I eligible?

All nonprofits, local governments and other tax-exempt entities are eligible to receive at least 30% as “direct pay” even though they don’t pay taxes.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

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

What does this funding get me?

Approximately $2 billion to community-driven initiatives in disadvantaged communities that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, advance clean energy, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a federally recognized Tribe, or a local government, or an institution of higher education. Projects must serve communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, or historical disinvestment.

How can I access the money?

Application deadline is Nov. 21, 2024 but applicants are encouraged to apply early, since funds are being awarded on a rolling basis. Click “Learn More” for details.

Grants for states and others to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution.

What does this funding get me?

Grants to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. This two-phase grant provides funding of $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants and $4.6 billion for competitive implementation grants.

Am I eligible?

States, local governments, Tribes, and air pollution control agencies were eligible to apply. All funding has been awarded. South Carolinians may be interested in the Community Change Microgrant program through the Central Midlands Council of Governments (coming soon). 

How can I access the money?

Application deadlines have passed, but click “Learn More” for details on how to engage with the grant recipients and/or apply for subgrants.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

What does this funding get me?

Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

How can I access the money?

Applications accepted March 31, September 30, and December 31 each year.

Funding for utilities, state and local government, nonprofits, and Tribes for projects to increase the resilience of the electric grid.

What does this funding get me?

This grant program is split between $10.5 billion in matching grants for industry, also known as the Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants, and $2.3 billion in formula grants for States and Tribes, also known as the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program.

Am I eligible?

Electric grid operators, electricity storage operators, electricity generators, transmission owners and operators, distribution providers, fuel suppliers, Tribes, state and local governments, nonprofits,  and utilities are eligible depending on which part of the grant they are applying for.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for more information.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Loans for innovative clean energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

What does this funding get me?

$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.

Am I eligible?

State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.

Funding for a nationwide low-emissions electricity program.

What does this funding get me?

$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.

Am I eligible?

In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.

How can I access the money?

Docket for public comment closed on January 18. More information TBA. If you have further questions, please reach out to IRAStakeholders@epa.gov.

Help with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency.

What does this funding get me?

Designed to help local governments with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency. Applicants can apply either for grants or for technical assistance and/or equipment-rebate vouchers. 

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribes

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

What funding is available to me?

Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects seeking to increase transportation infrastructure connecting communities to economic opportunities, including community-led projects to mitigate physical barriers to mobility and access like highways or train tracks.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

Applications were due at on September 30, 2024. DOT is planning to complete awards early in the calendar year 2025.

There will not be another application cycle for this funding opportunity.

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?

Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.

Am I eligible?

All nonprofits, local governments and other tax-exempt entities are eligible to receive at least 30% as “direct pay” even though they don’t pay taxes.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

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: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger. 

Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.

Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.

Am I eligible?

Individuals (as of 2024, even if you don’t owe taxes).

Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.

Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).

How can I access the money?

Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.

For individuals,  starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.

Grants for states and others to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution.

What does this funding get me?

Grants to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. This two-phase grant provides funding of $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants and $4.6 billion for competitive implementation grants.

Am I eligible?

States, local governments, Tribes, and air pollution control agencies were eligible to apply. All funding has been awarded. South Carolinians may be interested in the Community Change Microgrant program through the Central Midlands Council of Governments (coming soon). 

How can I access the money?

Application deadlines have passed, but click “Learn More” for details on how to engage with the grant recipients and/or apply for subgrants.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

What does this funding get me?

Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees and grants for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000). Combined grant and loan-guarantee funding could cover up to 75% of project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.

How can I access the money?

Applications accepted March 31, September 30, and December 31 each year.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Loans to support the manufacture of eligible advanced technology vehicles and components

What does this funding get me?

Loans to support a range of manufacturing, including light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, locomotives, maritime vessels including offshore wind vessels, aviation, and hyperloop. Loan amount cannot exceed 80% of eligible project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.

How can I access the money?

Funding will remain available for commitment through 9/30/2028. Reach out to the DOE Loan Programs Office for details. 

South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.

What does this funding get me?

A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.

Am I eligible?

South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.

How can I access the money?

Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.

Loans for innovative clean energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

What does this funding get me?

$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.

Am I eligible?

State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.

Provides funding for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses as well as the required supporting facilities.

What does this funding get me?

Provides funding for the purchase or lease of zero-emissions and low-emission transit buses as well as acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities and workforce development.

Am I eligible?

Eligible applicants include direct or designated recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants, states, local governmental authorities, and Tribes.

How can I access the money?

FTA awarded $1.69 billion in project selections in Fiscal Year 2023 supporting 130 projects in 46 states and territories. On July 9, 2024 FTA announced awards for an additional $1.5 billion in Fiscal Year 2024 funding to support 117 projects that will improve public transportation in 47 states.

Funding for a nationwide low-emissions electricity program.

What does this funding get me?

$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.

Am I eligible?

In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.

How can I access the money?

Docket for public comment closed on January 18. More information TBA. If you have further questions, please reach out to IRAStakeholders@epa.gov.

To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources.

What does this funding get me?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will spend $2.6 million through direct federal spending, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and technical assistance. Eligible uses include conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats, including fisheries, to enable coastal communities to prepare for changing climate conditions.

Am I eligible?

State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details on how to apply.

Help with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency.

What does this funding get me?

Designed to help local governments with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency. Applicants can apply either for grants or for technical assistance and/or equipment-rebate vouchers. 

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribes

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

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

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access through context-sensitive strategies and address existing transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity or negative impacts on the human or natural environment.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details. 

Funding to reduce pollution at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities

What does this funding get me?

Grants and other activities to monitor and reduce air pollution and GHG emissions at schools in low-income and disadvantage communities; technical assistance to address environmental issues, develop school environmental quality plans, identify and mitigate ongoing air pollution hazards

Am I eligible?

State/Territorial Government
Inter-state agency
Local governments
Indigenous Communities

How can I access the money?

The application deadline has passed. EPA expects to make 4-6 awards in October 2024 of $5-8 million each to support indoor air quality and greenhouse gas reduction activities over a 5-year period at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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

What does this funding get me?

Annual program of grants and rebates to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models

Am I eligible?

Available to:

  • Public school districts, with one or more local/state government entities providing school bus service to one or more public school systems or the purchase, lease, license or contract for service of school buses
  • Public charter school districts responsible for the above
  • Tribal applicants responsible for the above
  • Nonprofit school transportation association or eligible contractor
How can I access the money?

The next deadline for Clean School Bus rebate applications is January 9, 2025. No Clean School Bus grant applications are open at this time.

What funding is available to me?

Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects seeking to increase transportation infrastructure connecting communities to economic opportunities, including community-led projects to mitigate physical barriers to mobility and access like highways or train tracks.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

Applications were due at on September 30, 2024. DOT is planning to complete awards early in the calendar year 2025.

There will not be another application cycle for this funding opportunity.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance

What does this funding get me?

Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.

How can I access the money?

Contact the regional location of the BIA. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Loans to support the manufacture of eligible advanced technology vehicles and components

What does this funding get me?

Loans to support a range of manufacturing, including light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, locomotives, maritime vessels including offshore wind vessels, aviation, and hyperloop. Loan amount cannot exceed 80% of eligible project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.

How can I access the money?

Funding will remain available for commitment through 9/30/2028. Reach out to the DOE Loan Programs Office for details. 

Loans for innovative clean energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

What does this funding get me?

$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.

Am I eligible?

State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.

Funding for economic and community development in the Appalachian region.

What does this funding get me?

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

Am I eligible?

ARC awards program grants to state and local agencies and governmental entities, local governing boards, and nonprofit organizations. Tribes and institutions of higher education are also eligible. ARC does not award grants to individuals or for-profit entities. Most ARC grants require a match. Match rates are based on the economic status designations of counties served by the proposed project.

How can I access the money?

Applicants can access application checklists, forms, and other necessary documents here.

Help with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency.

What does this funding get me?

Designed to help local governments with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency. Applicants can apply either for grants or for technical assistance and/or equipment-rebate vouchers. 

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribes

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

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

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access through context-sensitive strategies and address existing transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity or negative impacts on the human or natural environment.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details. 

What funding is available to me?

Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects seeking to increase transportation infrastructure connecting communities to economic opportunities, including community-led projects to mitigate physical barriers to mobility and access like highways or train tracks.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

Applications were due at on September 30, 2024. DOT is planning to complete awards early in the calendar year 2025.

There will not be another application cycle for this funding opportunity.

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

What does this funding get me?

Approximately $2 billion to community-driven initiatives in disadvantaged communities that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, advance clean energy, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a federally recognized Tribe, or a local government, or an institution of higher education. Projects must serve communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, or historical disinvestment.

How can I access the money?

Application deadline is Nov. 21, 2024 but applicants are encouraged to apply early, since funds are being awarded on a rolling basis. Click “Learn More” for details.

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: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger. 

Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.

Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.

Am I eligible?

Individuals (as of 2024, even if you don’t owe taxes).

Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.

Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).

How can I access the money?

Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.

For individuals,  starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.

What does this funding get me?

Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.

Am I eligible?

Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.

How can I access the money?

Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.

Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance

What does this funding get me?

Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.

How can I access the money?

Contact the regional location of the BIA. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding for utilities, state and local government, nonprofits, and Tribes for projects to increase the resilience of the electric grid.

What does this funding get me?

This grant program is split between $10.5 billion in matching grants for industry, also known as the Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grants, and $2.3 billion in formula grants for States and Tribes, also known as the Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program.

Am I eligible?

Electric grid operators, electricity storage operators, electricity generators, transmission owners and operators, distribution providers, fuel suppliers, Tribes, state and local governments, nonprofits,  and utilities are eligible depending on which part of the grant they are applying for.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for more information.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Loans for innovative clean energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

What does this funding get me?

$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.

Am I eligible?

State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.

Funding for economic and community development in the Appalachian region.

What does this funding get me?

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

Am I eligible?

ARC awards program grants to state and local agencies and governmental entities, local governing boards, and nonprofit organizations. Tribes and institutions of higher education are also eligible. ARC does not award grants to individuals or for-profit entities. Most ARC grants require a match. Match rates are based on the economic status designations of counties served by the proposed project.

How can I access the money?

Applicants can access application checklists, forms, and other necessary documents here.

Funding for a nationwide low-emissions electricity program.

What does this funding get me?

$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.

Am I eligible?

In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.

How can I access the money?

Docket for public comment closed on January 18. More information TBA. If you have further questions, please reach out to IRAStakeholders@epa.gov.

Technical and financial assistance to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects.

What does this funding get me?

Provides technical and financial assistance to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects for purposes of flood prevention, fish and wildlife protection, agricultural water management, water quality management, and more.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribal organizations

How can I access the money?

Contact your local USDA Service Center to start your application.

To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources.

What does this funding get me?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will spend $2.6 million through direct federal spending, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and technical assistance. Eligible uses include conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats, including fisheries, to enable coastal communities to prepare for changing climate conditions.

Am I eligible?

State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details on how to apply.

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

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access through context-sensitive strategies and address existing transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity or negative impacts on the human or natural environment.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details. 

This EPA competition selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects beginning Fall 2024.

What does this funding get me?

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) will make subgrants for a variety of environmental justice projects. 

Am I eligible?

Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.

How can I access the money?

In EPA Region 4 (including NC and SC), eligible entities can apply for subgrants starting Fall 2024. Click “Learn More” or visit  region4.thrivingenvironments.org for updates.

What funding is available to me?

Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects seeking to increase transportation infrastructure connecting communities to economic opportunities, including community-led projects to mitigate physical barriers to mobility and access like highways or train tracks.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

Applications were due at on September 30, 2024. DOT is planning to complete awards early in the calendar year 2025.

There will not be another application cycle for this funding opportunity.

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

What does this funding get me?

Approximately $2 billion to community-driven initiatives in disadvantaged communities that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, advance clean energy, and build community capacity to address environmental and climate justice challenges.

Am I eligible?

A partnership between two community-based nonprofit organizations (CBOs) or a partnership between a CBO and a federally recognized Tribe, or a local government, or an institution of higher education. Projects must serve communities disproportionately impacted by climate change, legacy pollution, or historical disinvestment.

How can I access the money?

Application deadline is Nov. 21, 2024 but applicants are encouraged to apply early, since funds are being awarded on a rolling basis. Click “Learn More” for details.

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: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $4,000 on used EVs, $1,000 on a charger. 

Businesses/nonprofits: up to $7,500 on new EVs, $40,000 on EVs > 14,000 lbs., $100,000 on chargers.

Charger credit applies only to chargers installed in low-income or non-urban areas.

Am I eligible?

Individuals (as of 2024, even if you don’t owe taxes).

Nonprofits receive full credit as direct payment.

Businesses up to the tax you owe (though you can carry over or sell unused credits).

How can I access the money?

Claim credits when you file your tax return. Nonprofits can receive the credit as a direct payment.

For individuals,  starting in 2024, you can instead transfer your EV credit to the dealer, who will reduce the cost of the vehicle by that amount.

Grants for states and others to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution.

What does this funding get me?

Grants to develop and implement plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other harmful air pollution. This two-phase grant provides funding of $250 million for noncompetitive planning grants and $4.6 billion for competitive implementation grants.

Am I eligible?

States, local governments, Tribes, and air pollution control agencies were eligible to apply. All funding has been awarded. South Carolinians may be interested in the Community Change Microgrant program through the Central Midlands Council of Governments (coming soon). 

How can I access the money?

Application deadlines have passed, but click “Learn More” for details on how to engage with the grant recipients and/or apply for subgrants.

Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 

What does this funding get me?

$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities

Am I eligible?

Grants were awarded to 8 large nonprofits that will in turn distribute funds to households, small businesses, community lenders and others. Click “Learn More” for details.

How can I access the money?

Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.

Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.

What does this funding get me?

Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.

Am I eligible?

Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.

How can I access the money?

Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.

Funding for Tribal climate resilience and adaptation programs

What does this funding get me?

Funding to help sustain ecosystems and natural and cultural resources, economies, infrastructure, human health, and safety through technical and financial assistance, access to scientific resources and educational opportunities.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible.

How can I access the money?

For more information visit the program page on the BIA website. For 2024 funding, applications are being accepted from July 17, 2024 – October 18, 2024. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.

What does this funding get me?

$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.

Am I eligible?

Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Awards are available until August 31, 2028.

Loans to support the manufacture of eligible advanced technology vehicles and components

What does this funding get me?

Loans to support a range of manufacturing, including light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, locomotives, maritime vessels including offshore wind vessels, aviation, and hyperloop. Loan amount cannot exceed 80% of eligible project costs. 

Am I eligible?

Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.

How can I access the money?

Funding will remain available for commitment through 9/30/2028. Reach out to the DOE Loan Programs Office for details. 

Loans for innovative clean energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities.

What does this funding get me?

$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.

Am I eligible?

State governments, local governments, nonprofits, Federally- and State-recognized Tribes, special districts, independent school districts, public and private institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, and large and small businesses may be eligible to apply.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.

Provides funding for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses as well as the required supporting facilities.

What does this funding get me?

Provides funding for the purchase or lease of zero-emissions and low-emission transit buses as well as acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities and workforce development.

Am I eligible?

Eligible applicants include direct or designated recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants, states, local governmental authorities, and Tribes.

How can I access the money?

FTA awarded $1.69 billion in project selections in Fiscal Year 2023 supporting 130 projects in 46 states and territories. On July 9, 2024 FTA announced awards for an additional $1.5 billion in Fiscal Year 2024 funding to support 117 projects that will improve public transportation in 47 states.

Funding for a nationwide low-emissions electricity program.

What does this funding get me?

$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.

Am I eligible?

In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.

How can I access the money?

Docket for public comment closed on January 18. More information TBA. If you have further questions, please reach out to IRAStakeholders@epa.gov.

Technical and financial assistance to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects.

What does this funding get me?

Provides technical and financial assistance to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects for purposes of flood prevention, fish and wildlife protection, agricultural water management, water quality management, and more.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribal organizations

How can I access the money?

Contact your local USDA Service Center to start your application.

To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources.

What does this funding get me?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will spend $2.6 million through direct federal spending, contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and technical assistance. Eligible uses include conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats, including fisheries, to enable coastal communities to prepare for changing climate conditions.

Am I eligible?

State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details on how to apply.

Help with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency.

What does this funding get me?

Designed to help local governments with implementation of strategies to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions while improving energy efficiency. Applicants can apply either for grants or for technical assistance and/or equipment-rebate vouchers. 

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and Tribes

How can I access the money?

Click “Learn More” for details.

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

What does this funding get me?

Provides funds for projects that improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation access through context-sensitive strategies and address existing transportation facilities that create barriers to community connectivity or negative impacts on the human or natural environment.

Am I eligible?

Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations

How can I access the money?

This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details. 

This EPA competition selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects beginning Fall 2024.

What does this funding get me?

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) will make subgrants for a variety of environmental justice projects. 

Am I eligible?

Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.

How can I access the money?

In EPA Region 4 (including NC and SC), eligible entities can apply for subgrants starting Fall 2024. Click “Learn More” or visit  region4.thrivingenvironments.org for updates.

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

What does this funding get me?

Grants that create projects to plant and maintain trees, expand tree canopy, increase access to nature and mitigate extreme heat, while developing and employing a new skilled workforce.

Am I eligible?

State, local, and Tribal governments as well as nonprofits and incorporated HOAs

100% of benefits will go to communities in greatest need

How can I access the money?

Apply through the NC Forest Service or SC Forestry Commission. Click “learn more” for details and other sources of urban forestry funding.

Funding to reduce pollution at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities

What does this funding get me?

Grants and other activities to monitor and reduce air pollution and GHG emissions at schools in low-income and disadvantage communities; technical assistance to address environmental issues, develop school environmental quality plans, identify and mitigate ongoing air pollution hazards

Am I eligible?

State/Territorial Government
Inter-state agency
Local governments
Indigenous Communities

How can I access the money?

The application deadline has passed. EPA expects to make 4-6 awards in October 2024 of $5-8 million each to support indoor air quality and greenhouse gas reduction activities over a 5-year period at schools in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

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

What does this funding get me?

Annual program of grants and rebates to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models

Am I eligible?

Available to:

  • Public school districts, with one or more local/state government entities providing school bus service to one or more public school systems or the purchase, lease, license or contract for service of school buses
  • Public charter school districts responsible for the above
  • Tribal applicants responsible for the above
  • Nonprofit school transportation association or eligible contractor
How can I access the money?

The next deadline for Clean School Bus rebate applications is January 9, 2025. No Clean School Bus grant applications are open at this time.