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description: Frequently Asked Questions What is the history of EF4A? In January 2021, President Biden established the Justice40 Initiative through executive order, specifying that at least 40% of the benefit of certain Federal investments shall flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved or overburdened by pollution. (Note that Justice 40 commitments are not required to be […]
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# Frequently Asked Questions

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## What is the history of EF4A?

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In January 2021, President Biden established the <a href="https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/">Justice40 Initiative</a> through executive order, specifying that at least 40% of the benefit of certain Federal investments shall flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved or overburdened by pollution. (Note that Justice 40 commitments are not required to be honored by the new Administration.)

Later that year, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) was passed. IIJA is a sweeping funding opportunity to improve the United States’ roads, expand broadband access, and provide higher-paying jobs for impacted communities.

Then, in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed. The IRA is the largest climate funding bill in American history, providing nearly $400 billion for clean energy and climate protections nationwide.

Although billions of dollars were made available, it is not easy to find out how and when to access it. In an effort to help make the funds available to those who need it the most, <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/about-energy-funds-for-all-clean-energy-funding-in-the-carolinas/">a coalition of educational, environmental, labor, and social justice organizations</a> created EnergyFundsForAll.org. This is a mobile-accessible website created for residents across the Carolinas to learn more about ways to save money on energy bills, improve energy efficiency of homes and apartments, and install solar.

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## How do I use the EF4A website?

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Our website is designed to help you find clean energy funding in three simple clicks:

1. **Who you are**: Choose your category — homeowner, renter, landlord, local government, nonprofit, Tribal government, business, or workforce development organization. This helps us show funding opportunities relevant to your role in your community.
2. **What you want**: Click through the types of support you’re looking for, such as lowering energy bills, installing solar, increasing property value, improving climate resilience, supporting environmental justice, and more. Many funds overlap categories, so you may see the same opportunity in multiple places.
3. **How you get it**: Select a specific fund and click “Learn More” to access detailed guidance, eligibility info, and application instructions.

**Tip:** If you’re looking for something specific, use the “See All Funding” button on the homepage or in the dropdown menu. For example, searching “heat pump” will show funding opportunities that can help you install one.

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## What resources are contained in this toolkit website?

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This website contains a list of funding sources and opportunities from local, state, and federal sources. Our goal is to help communities across North and South Carolina save energy, reduce utility bills, and build more resilient, sustainable neighborhoods.

This website will also house video testimonials from folks who have successfully accessed these funds, and sources of <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/get-help/">technical assistance</a> and resources related to this funding. 

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## Where can I get an overview of what funds my state is applying for?

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A lot of the money will flow from the Federal government to the states, and from states to individual homes, businesses, and organizations. To see what funds North Carolina is applying for, visit this <a href="https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/federal-investments-clean-energy-climate-and-water-infrastructure">Department of Environmental Quality web page</a>. We will post a South Carolina overview page when we find it. In the meantime, the individual pages on our website give updates on South Carolina funding.

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## Who can use / distribute this toolkit?

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This toolkit is publicly available, so please spread it far and wide! It was built specifically for individuals and communities throughout North and South Carolina, but much of the information is applicable anywhere.

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## How often will this website be updated?

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This website will be updated every 3-6 months or as new information becomes available. Please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org">info@energyfundsforall.org</a> for the next estimated update or to report out-of-date information.

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## Can I give feedback on this toolkit?

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Yes! We welcome any thoughts, questions, and areas of improvement on the toolkit. If you see something that needs updating or have ideas on how to make our work better, please email <a href="mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org">info@energyfundsforall.org</a>.

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## Can I talk to someone to learn more about a funding opportunity?

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For general questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org">info@energyfundsforall.org</a>. For any fund-specific questions, please refer to any point of contact listed under that specific opportunity. 

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## Are there any resources available for offline use?

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Yes! We have one-pagers on some funding opportunities here, and a full printout of this toolkit can be requested by emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org">info@energyfundsforall.org</a>. 

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## Where can I look for technical assistance to help me apply for these opportunities?

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Numerous organizations are offering technical assistance to North and South Carolinians wishing to apply for funding. Visit our <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/get-help/">Get Help page</a> to find one or more organizations that might be able to help you. 

The “Where can I get more information?” section on each page of the website suggests other places to reach out for help.

If you’re still not sure where to turn, email us at <a href="mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org">info@energyfundsforall.org</a> and we will be happy to direct you. 

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## Who are the organizations on this toolkit? How are they involved?

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This toolkit was built and is being updated by a collection of educational, environmental, labor, and social justice organizations. Find a list of them on our <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/about/">About Us</a> page. The intention of this tool is to provide access to funding opportunities to all Carolinians regardless of race, gender, social standing, or political affiliation. This tool was built under 501(c)(3) nonprofit compliant procedures and is purely for educational use.

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## Can tribes that aren't Federally recognized still access IRA funds?

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Any tribe that isn’t Federally recognized can still access federal funds that are also available to nonprofits. Each opportunity will specific eligibility requirements.

If you have any questions about what funding is available to you please reach out to <a href="mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org">info@energyfundsforall.org</a> so we can point you in the right direction. 

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## If I subscribe to the website, where does my information go?

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Your email address will be stored in our EnergyFundsforAll.org database and will not be shared, sold, or distributed. We will only email you when new funding information becomes available (meaning no automated or marketing content!).

For more information, please see our Privacy Policy linked at the bottom of this page, or email us at <a href="mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org">info@energyfundsforall.org</a> with questions.

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Get Funding For

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- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/homeowners/">Homeowners</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/renters/">Renters</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/landlords/">Landlords</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/nonprofits/">Nonprofit</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/local-government/">Local Government</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/tribal-government/">Tribal Government</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/workforce-development-and-labor/">Workforce Development</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/businesses/">Businesses</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/">Search All</a>

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[Get Help Applying](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-energy-navigators/)

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Learn

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- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/about-energy-funds-for-all-clean-energy-funding-in-the-carolinas/">About Us</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/frequently-asked-questions/">FAQ</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/resources/">Resources</a>

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Stories

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- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/find-funding-for/success-stories/">Success Stories</a>
- <a href="https://energyfundsforall.org/testimonials/">Submit a Testimonial</a>

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[Contact](https://energyfundsforall.org/contact-us-for-support-about-energy-funds/)

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