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.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
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.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
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.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees up to 75% of project costs, grants up to 50% of project costs, and combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of project costs for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000).
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications accepted quarterly. Final deadline for Fiscal Year 2024 is September 30, 2024. After that, the 50% grants will be reduced to the pre-IRA level of 25% unless additional funding is allocated.
Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.
Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.
Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.
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.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
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.
$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.
In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribes
Click “Learn More” for details.
Regional organizations were awarded funds to make subgrants to community-based projects
Competition that selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects.
Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.
In NC and SC, the subgrants will be awarded starting Fall 2024 by Research Triangle Institute (RTI). Details coming soon.
Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.
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.
Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations
Applications are due September 30. Click the “Learn More” button for additional details.
Grants to install EV chargers and other alternative fueling in communities and along transportation corridors.
Grants to install publicly accessible EV chargers and other alternative fueling in urban and rural communities, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities, and along transportation corridors.
Eligible applicants include states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, port authorities, Tribes, and U.S. territories.
Deadline for applications for the current round of funding is August 28, 2024. Click “Learn More” for details.
Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.
Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.
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.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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
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.
Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.
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.
$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.
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.
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.
$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.
In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.
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
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.
Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations
This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details.
Regional organizations were awarded funds to make subgrants to community-based projects
Competition that selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects.
Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.
In NC and SC, the subgrants will be awarded starting Fall 2024 by Research Triangle Institute (RTI). Details coming soon.
Funding to plant and maintain trees and create green spaces in urban communities and neighborhoods in greatest need
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.
State, local, and Tribal governments as well as nonprofits and incorporated HOAs
100% of benefits will go to communities in greatest need
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
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
State/Territorial Government
Inter-state agency
Local governments
Indigenous Communities
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
Annual program of grants and rebates to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models
Available to:
No Clean School Bus Grant or Rebate programs have been announced in 2024. Instead, EPA has opened a cycle of grant funding under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. Click “Learn More” for application information. Deadline for submissions is July 25, 2024.
Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.
Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance
Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.
Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.
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.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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
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.
Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.
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.
$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.
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.
Click “Learn More” for information on how to apply. Available through September 30, 2026 or until funds are expended.
Regional organizations were awarded funds to make subgrants to community-based projects
Competition that selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects.
Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.
In NC and SC, the subgrants will be awarded starting Fall 2024 by Research Triangle Institute (RTI). Details coming soon.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees up to 75% of project costs, grants up to 50% of project costs, and combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of project costs for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000).
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications accepted quarterly. Final deadline for Fiscal Year 2024 is September 30, 2024. After that, the 50% grants will be reduced to the pre-IRA level of 25% unless additional funding is allocated.
South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
Visit the website and contact contact Nat Green, Business Development Center of SC, 803-744-0309, NGreen@BDCofSC.org.
Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.
Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.
Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.
Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.
Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance
Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.
Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.
Contact the regional location of the BIA. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031.
Funding for Tribal climate resilience and adaptation programs
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.
Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible.
For more information visit the program page on the BIA website. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031. For 2024 funding, applications are being accepted from July 17, 2024 – October 18, 2024.
Funding for utilities, state and local government, nonprofits, and Tribes for projects to increase the resilience of the electric grid.
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.
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.
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.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribal organizations
To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources.
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.
State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
Click “Learn More” for details on how to apply.
Regional organizations were awarded funds to make subgrants to community-based projects
Competition that selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects.
Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.
In NC and SC, the subgrants will be awarded starting Fall 2024 by Research Triangle Institute (RTI). Details coming soon.
Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.
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.
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.
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.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
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.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees up to 75% of project costs, grants up to 50% of project costs, and combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of project costs for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000).
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications accepted quarterly. Final deadline for Fiscal Year 2024 is September 30, 2024. After that, the 50% grants will be reduced to the pre-IRA level of 25% unless additional funding is allocated.
Funding to outfit Tribal homes with zero-emissions energy systems.
Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.
Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.
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.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribes
Click “Learn More” for details.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
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.
Click “Learn More” for details.
Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
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.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees up to 75% of project costs, grants up to 50% of project costs, and combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of project costs for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000).
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications accepted quarterly. Final deadline for Fiscal Year 2024 is September 30, 2024. After that, the 50% grants will be reduced to the pre-IRA level of 25% unless additional funding is allocated.
Funding for utilities, state and local government, nonprofits, and Tribes for projects to increase the resilience of the electric grid.
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.
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.
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.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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.
$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.
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.
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.
$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.
In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribes
Click “Learn More” for details.
Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.
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.
Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations
Applications are due September 30. Click the “Learn More” button for additional details.
Grants to install EV chargers and other alternative fueling in communities and along transportation corridors.
Grants to install publicly accessible EV chargers and other alternative fueling in urban and rural communities, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities, and along transportation corridors.
Eligible applicants include states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, port authorities, Tribes, and U.S. territories.
Deadline for applications for the current round of funding is August 28, 2024. Click “Learn More” for details.
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.
Pays back 30-70% of the cost of solar, wind, geothermal, battery storage.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
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.
Agricultural producers and rural small businesses can apply for loan guarantees up to 75% of project costs, grants up to 50% of project costs, and combined grant and loan guarantee funding up to 75% of project costs for renewable energy systems ($2,500-$1 m) and energy efficiency improvements ($1,500-$500,000).
Eligible entities include agricultural producers and rural small businesses.
Applications accepted quarterly. Final deadline for Fiscal Year 2024 is September 30, 2024. After that, the 50% grants will be reduced to the pre-IRA level of 25% unless additional funding is allocated.
Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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
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.
Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.
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.
A South Carolina program that provides loans to businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to implement energy-saving measures.
South Carolina businesses, nonprofits, government entities.
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.
$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.
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.
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.
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.
Eligible applicants include direct or designated recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants, states, local governmental authorities, and Tribes.
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.
$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.
In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.
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.
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.
State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribes
Click “Learn More” for details.
Funding to improve walkability, safety, and access to public transit
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.
Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations
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
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
State/Territorial Government
Inter-state agency
Local governments
Indigenous Communities
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
Annual program of grants and rebates to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models
Available to:
No Clean School Bus Grant or Rebate programs have been announced in 2024. Instead, EPA has opened a cycle of grant funding under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. Click “Learn More” for application information. Deadline for submissions is July 25, 2024.
Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.
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.
Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations
Applications are due September 30. Click the “Learn More” button for additional details.
Grants to install EV chargers and other alternative fueling in communities and along transportation corridors.
Grants to install publicly accessible EV chargers and other alternative fueling in urban and rural communities, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities, and along transportation corridors.
Eligible applicants include states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, port authorities, Tribes, and U.S. territories.
Deadline for applications for the current round of funding is August 28, 2024. Click “Learn More” for details.
Improved financing of clean energy, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
Grant awards were announced April 2024. Recipients will begin funding projects September 2024 or after.
Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance
Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.
Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.
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.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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
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.
Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.
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.
$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.
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.
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.
The Appalachian Regional Commission uses these funds to invest in the Region’s economic and community development through grants.
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.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribes
Click “Learn More” for details.
Funding to improve walkability, safety, and access to public transit
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.
Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations
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 for community planning grants and capital construction.
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.
Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations
Applications are due September 30. Click the “Learn More” button for additional details.
Grants to install EV chargers and other alternative fueling in communities and along transportation corridors.
Grants to install publicly accessible EV chargers and other alternative fueling in urban and rural communities, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities, and along transportation corridors.
Eligible applicants include states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, port authorities, Tribes, and U.S. territories.
Deadline for applications for the current round of funding is August 28, 2024. Click “Learn More” for details.
Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
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.
Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.
Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.
Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.
Funding for Tribal fish hatchery operations and maintenance
Funding to extend the life of Tribal hatcheries across the nation and support hatchery rearing and stocking programs.
Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible to apply and some funds will be spent directly by the BIA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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.
$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.
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.
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.
The Appalachian Regional Commission uses these funds to invest in the Region’s economic and community development through grants.
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.
Applicants can access application checklists, forms, and other necessary documents here.
Funding for a nationwide low-emissions electricity program.
$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.
In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribal organizations
To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources.
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.
State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
Click “Learn More” for details on how to apply.
Funding to improve walkability, safety, and access to public transit
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.
Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations
This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details.
Regional organizations were awarded funds to make subgrants to community-based projects
Competition that selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects.
Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.
In NC and SC, the subgrants will be awarded starting Fall 2024 by Research Triangle Institute (RTI). Details coming soon.
Funding for community planning grants and capital construction.
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.
Available to states, local governments, tribes, and metropolitan planning organizations
Applications are due September 30. Click the “Learn More” button for additional details.
Grants to install EV chargers and other alternative fueling in communities and along transportation corridors.
Grants to install publicly accessible EV chargers and other alternative fueling in urban and rural communities, including downtown areas and local neighborhoods, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities, and along transportation corridors.
Eligible applicants include states, metropolitan planning organizations, local governments, port authorities, Tribes, and U.S. territories.
Deadline for applications for the current round of funding is August 28, 2024. Click “Learn More” for details.
Grants to community-based organizations in historically disadvantaged communities to promote environmental and climate justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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).
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.
$20 billion across two grant programs to improve clean energy financing options, especially for low-income communities
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.
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.
Financial and technical assistance to Tribes to increase the number of Tribal homes with zero-emission electricity.
Eligible applicants are Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribal Organizations. Tribal consortia must coordinate with Federally-recognized tribes within their service area.
Applications were due June 30, 2024. See the BIA website for more application information.
Funding for Tribal climate resilience and adaptation programs
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.
Federally-recognized Tribes are eligible.
For more information visit the program page on the BIA website. Funding to remain available until September 30, 2031. For 2024 funding, applications are being accepted from July 17, 2024 – October 18, 2024.
Funding to support Tribal investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally-recognized Tribes.
$75 million to support investment in energy-related projects by providing direct loans or partial loan guarantees to Federally- recognized Tribes.
Federally-recognized Tribes. In addition, a Tribal Energy Development Organization that is wholly or substantially owned by a federally recognized Tribe is eligible.
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
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.
Eligible recipients include manufacturers of eligible vehicles or of components of materials that support eligible vehicles’ fuel economy performance.
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.
$3.6b in loans for innovative clean energy and supply chain solutions, energy infrastructure reinvestment, and state energy financing institution support.
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.
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.
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.
Eligible applicants include direct or designated recipients of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grants, states, local governmental authorities, and Tribes.
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.
$87 million provided for underserved communities, through education, partnership, technical assistance, and outreach in order to reduce emissions from domestic energy generation and use.
In spending these funds, the EPA will partner with state, local, and Tribal governments, with an emphasis on low-wealth communities.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribal organizations
To support coastal resilience, coastal communities, and conservation, restoration, and protection of coastal and marine habitats and resources.
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.
State, local, and tribal governments, Tribes, and tribal and Native organizations, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education.
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.
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.
Available to states, local governments, and Tribes
Click “Learn More” for details.
Funding to improve walkability, safety, and access to public transit
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.
Available to states, local governments, and metropolitan planning organizations
This grant opportunity has closed as of FY 23, but the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program has replaced it. See “Learn More” for more details.
Regional organizations were awarded funds to make subgrants to community-based projects
Competition that selected 11 grantmakers, who will make subgrants to community-based environmental justice projects.
Nonprofits, Federally- and state-recognized Tribal governments and intertribal consortia, local governments, and Native American organizations who are proposing environmental justice projects.
In NC and SC, the subgrants will be awarded starting Fall 2024 by Research Triangle Institute (RTI). Details coming soon.
Funding to plant and maintain trees and create green spaces in urban communities and neighborhoods in greatest need
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.
State, local, and Tribal governments as well as nonprofits and incorporated HOAs
100% of benefits will go to communities in greatest need
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
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
State/Territorial Government
Inter-state agency
Local governments
Indigenous Communities
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
Annual program of grants and rebates to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models
Available to:
No Clean School Bus Grant or Rebate programs have been announced in 2024. Instead, EPA has opened a cycle of grant funding under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program. Click “Learn More” for application information. Deadline for submissions is July 25, 2024.
Energy Funds for All is a comprehensive resource guide that provides clear access to federal climate funds for homeowners, renters, municipalities, and more in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Stay updated as new funds become available, get tips on accessing the funds.
