What does this funding get me?
The US Department of Energy has awarded funding to the SC Energy Office to fund high-impact demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation. The maximum award value for 2024 will be $25,000.
Am I eligible?
Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, public colleges/universities/technical colleges, K-12 public schools, and nonprofit organizations.
How can I access the money?
Download and complete the application form. Note that, due to limited funding, the Mini-Grants are highly competitive and only a small number of projects may receive a grant. In order to apply, you must have a Dun & Bradstreet number and a SAM number (System for Award Management). For more information on requirements, see the Mini-Grant solicitation.
What is the timeline?
Applications are due August 30, 2024 and projects must be completed by October 1, 2025. Another grant cycle will open each year in July.
What other incentives could I use to help me accomplish my goals?
- SC Energy Office’s Energy Efficiency Revolving Loans
- Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund Capitalization Grant Program run by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- SC Energy Office’s Energy Saver Tool
- By late 2024, the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund should make new, affordable loans available for clean energy projects
- In fall of 2024, RTI will be making subgrants for environmental justice projects under the EPA’s Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program.
- Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for additional incentives that may be offered by your state, local government, or utility, as well as important federal, state, and local policies. For questions regarding DSIRE, contact Justin Lindemann (NC Clean Energy Technology Center) at jplindem@ncsu.edu.
Where can I get more information?
- SC State Energy Office web page on Mini-Grant program has more information and details on previous years’ grantees.
- Contact Rick Campana, RCampana@ORS.SC.GOV, 803-737-5229.
- For more assistance or additional questions, contact Priscilla Preston at info@energyfundsforall.org.