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title: Tracking Changes in Fund Availability - Energy Funds for All
description: Tracking Changes in Fund Availability Some of the clean energy incentives created by the Biden Administration were removed or set to expire by the budget reconciliation bill signed July 4, 2025. The Trump Administration has frozen other funding or challenged it in court. As things change, we are noting the changes in a section at […]
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# Tracking Changes in Fund Availability

**_Some of the clean energy incentives created by the Biden Administration were removed or set to expire by the budget reconciliation bill signed July 4, 2025\. The Trump Administration has frozen other funding or challenged it in court. As things change, we are noting the changes in a section at the top of each page called "What is the current status of this program?" Funds not currently available have an asterisk before their name in search results. There is additional information below about efforts to keep these funds available, especially to those who were already awarded grants._** 

##  What changes has the Administration made to Federal clean energy funding? 

On January 20, 2025, the Administration ordered a [pause](https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/unleashing-american-energy/) on all “Green New Deal” funding, pending a 90-day review. On January 27, the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a [memo](https://dcg.usc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/OMB-Memo-Pause.pdf) announcing an immediate freeze on disbursement of Federal funds. If this stands, it would be an extreme power grab, but it is being challenged in the courts. OMB rescinded its memo on January 29, but many of the funds remained frozen and some already-awarded grants are in danger of being terminated. 

The budget reconciliation bill signed July 4 rescinds the “unobligated balances” from a number of federal environmental grant programs. It also phases out many tax credits early and imposes new rules on them; for details, see our pages on tax credits for [electric vehicles](https://energyfundsforall.org/electric-vehicle-ev-charger-tax-credits/) and for renewable energy on properties owned by [residential](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-your-home/), [commercial](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-businesses/), and [tax-exempt entities](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-tax-exempt-entities/).

##  What is being done to preserve and restore clean energy funding? 

Early in the Trump Administration, [two Federal courts](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/us/politics/white-house-spending-freeze-omb-judge.html) issued restraining orders to keep the funds flowing, but there were still [reports](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/02/04/epa-spending-freeze-court-orders-00202253) of grant recipients having trouble accessing funds they had been awarded.

There are a number of court cases ongoing to defend specific funds, such as the NCIF and CCIA grants under the [Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund](https://energyfundsforall.org/greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund/) (GGRF) and the [Solar for All](https://energyfundsforall.org/solar-for-all/) program. 

Public interest attorneys [sued on behalf of 13 nonprofits and six cities across the nation](https://www.selc.org/news/our-future-depends-on-frozen-federal-funding/) impacted by unlawful grant terminations. In May 2025, a judge [ordered](https://www.selc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025.05.20-Order.pdf) the White House to restore these frozen funds. The case is being appealed. In June 2025, [a separate class action suit was filed](https://www.selc.org/news/we-want-to-get-frontline-communities-their-3-billion-back/) on behalf of all recipients of grants under several IRA environmental justice programs.

On February 10, 2025, [local elected officials](https://www.climatemayors.org/post/electivepay) called on Congress to preserve clean energy tax credits and economic benefits. Current and former EPA employees wrote an [open letter](https://www.ehn.org/epa-environmental-justice-trump-2671362228.html) on March 20, 2025 condemning the funding freeze and detailing the harm it is causing. 

On March 25, Democratic Senators released a list of [400 grants](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Bfq08WBcX1i8W2vCBUw46UiIpDwZSZXqR4PA2aUT4ts/edit?gid=0#gid=0) that the EPA intends to terminate, in violation of contracts the agency previously signed with the recipients. The Senators called on EPA to reverse these actions. [Read more here](https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases-democratic?ID=141B212F-F2FC-4B43-94DB-2455FC6E269A).

Courts say that the Administration lacks authority to freeze or terminate funding because it is Congress that controls spending decisions (see next question.)

Harvard’s Environmental and Energy Law Program published [this explainer](https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EELP-IRA-Funding-Explainer%5F2.4.pdf) of the legal requirements for withholding funds at various stages of the grant process.

Some other lawsuits and legal issues are listed [here](https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/us/trump-administration-lawsuits.html) and [here](https://thefederalist.com/2025/03/13/heres-your-guide-to-the-lawsuits-challenging-trumps-funding-freezes-and-terminations/). 

The [Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund](https://theequityfund.org/) provided [this analysis](https://theequityfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Trumps-Inaugural-Executive-Orders-2025-Feb-17.pdf) of the Executive Orders (last update 2/17/25).

Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has [filed three lawsuits](https://www.selc.org/press-release/nonprofits-tribes-and-local-governments-sue-trump-administration-for-terminating-epa-environmental-and-climate-justice-grants/) against the administration for attempting to claw back funding.

##  What effect does the budget reconciliation bill signed July 4, 2025 (the "OBBB") have on clean energy funding? 

Unfortunately, your many calls to legislators did not prevent Congress from gutting much of the Inflation Reduction Act. The [OBBB](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1/text/enr) ends most clean energy tax credits much earlier than the IRA intended. Details vary by tax credit and are given at the top of each page on this website. The bill also rescinded any unobligated funding (grant money appropriated by the IRA that had not yet been awarded), and made drastic cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other programs people rely on, while cutting taxes for the wealthy, and increasing the federal debt.

Thank you for contacting NC Senator Thom Tillis, where your actions did have an effect. Tillis has opposed clean energy advancements and pro-environmental policies in the past, but voted to oppose the OBBB.

To learn more about the tax credits, visit our pages on the clean energy tax credit for [homes](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-your-home/), [businesses](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-businesses/), and [nonprofits](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-tax-exempt-entities/); the [energy efficient home improvement credit; ](https://energyfundsforall.org/energy-efficient-home-improvement-credit/) and the [electric vehicle tax credit](https://energyfundsforall.org/electric-vehicle-ev-charger-tax-credits/).

For a breakdown on timeline changes to various tax credits, [check out this article](https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/clean-energy/tax-credit-changes-trump-law).

##  How can I tell if a particular incentive is still available? 

Funds with an asterisk in front of their name in search results are not currently accepting applications. This may be because the program has been terminated, is temporarily paused, or has exhausted its funding. You can still explore these pages to prepare for future funding rounds or see how previous rounds supported communities in the Carolinas. Some pages have more details in a section at the top called “What is the current status of this funding?” If you have questions about availability of a specific incentive, contact us and we’ll help ([info@energyfundsforall.org](mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org); 919-839-0006 ext. 103).

##  Are Federal government websites still up to date? 

Some are and some aren’t. Links to government web pages on this website take you either to the actual government site (e.g., a lot of the IRS pages) or an archived web page from the Biden Administration. The archived pages either have a “Wayback Machine” logo in the upper left-hand corner, or their URL begins with _bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov_. Archived pages will no longer be updated and the links within those pages may or may not work. 

If you are trying to find a web page that no longer exists, try entering the URL at [archive.org](https://archive.org/) to find an archived version. If the page was on whitehouse.gov, look for the same URL at [bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov](https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/). 

##  If I got a grant already, is it safe? 

Federal grants that have been “obligated” should be safe. “Obligated” generally means the grant has been awarded and the recipient has signed a contract with the granting agency. However, grants funded on a “drawdown” or “reimbursement” basis (i.e., you bill the government in installments as you spend the funds) may face delays until court cases are settled.

If the Administration ultimately attempts to block grants that have already been awarded, it may be faced with [breach-of-contract lawsuits](https://heatmap.news/politics/trump-funding-freeze-contracts) from grantees.

For information on recission of grant programs, check out [this brief by Lawyers for Good Government](https://energyfundsforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/L4GG-Guidance-Brief%5F-The-Impact-of-H.R.-1-on-Rescission-of-Unobligated-Funds-of-EPA-Grant-Programs-Resource-ID-108.pdf).

##  What action should I take if my funding is frozen? 

Consider reaching out to [Lawyers for Good Government](https://www.lawyersforgoodgovernment.org/fund-protection-legal-guidance-request), which provides pro bono support to Federal grantees who are having difficulty accessing funds. They will track this violation and reach out to you about potential next steps. 

These [Recommendations for Local Governments and Their Community Partners](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cXixxukFwvpLqJ-4yJL1-5sFzEHySreI8nDR8537e58/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.4555le6prqwj) from the Urban Sustainability Directors Network provide suggestions for grantees with and without finalized contracts.

Lawyers for Good Government, Environmental Protection Network (EPN) and others have hosted gatherings of federal grantees. [See materials from past gatherings](https://www.environmentalprotectionnetwork.org/safeguarding-webinars-resources/). Email [Kathy Pope](mailto:kathy.pope@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org) with questions/suggestions. [Sign up here](https://www.environmentalprotectionnetwork.org/federal-funding-opportunities-guidance-updates/) for their email updates on Federal funding (and read past updates).

EPN can help if your grant is from the EPA. Their recommendations:

* If you still have access to ASAP, consider trying to get as much of your funding as possible drawn down properly and legally. Make sure you are clear on your award obligations and 100% in compliance. For most grants, you have to spend these funds within 5 days (payroll, purchases, etc.). Take screenshots and document any changes in your ASAP to preserve the record. Do not draw down funds improperly; if you have questions, reach out to EPN’s contractors at [epa-support@trccompanies.com](mailto:epa-support@trccompanies.com), who can provide pro bono assistance.
* If you are being denied a drawdown, document all your efforts to legally draw down funding from your ASAP account. Email your Program Officer, including details relevant to your grant, including actual harm being done. Consult with your legal counsel, if any, for help with the email.
* If your Program Officer has been terminated or put on administrative leave, email the person whose name is on their out-of-office reply, if there is one. If not, please check [EPA’s system](https://enviro.epa.gov/envirofacts/nggs/search) to see if you have a new PO. If this issue persists, reach out to [Michelle Roos at EPN](mailto:michelle.roos@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org).
* If your ASAP account says that your funds are in “warehousing” and the effective date on your award is in the future, [email Michelle Roos at EPN](mailto:michelle.roos@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org) with the subject line “warehousing.” This may not be a concern but she will let you know if it is.
* If you have questions on any of this, or if you are “in limbo,” e.g., if you have been selected but have not received your award or your award was signed but not emailed to you, contact EPN at [info@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org](mailto:info@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org).

The Southern Economic Advancement Project offers this [7-step action guide](https://theseap.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEAP%5FUnpauseProgress%5FONEPAGER%5Ffinal.pdf) if your Federal grant or loan is frozen.

##  How do I contact my legislators to let them know these programs are important to me and get them to stand up for continued funding? 

Visit[ this website](https://democracy.io/#!/) to easily find contact info for your legislators and write them a message on any topic. Be sure to remind them about benefits your project will provide to their constituents (jobs, the economy, energy independence, decreased exposure to pollution, etc.) 

[Appalachian Voices](https://appvoices.org/) offers toolkits to help [Federal grant and loan recipients](https://energyfundsforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Copy-of-Federal-Funding-pause-toolkit-Grant-Loan-Recipients-1.28.2025.pdf) and the [general public](https://energyfundsforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Copy-of-Federal-Funding-pause-toolkit-General-Public-1.28.2025.pdf) contact their legislators.

In this [7-step action guide](https://theseap.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEAP%5FUnpauseProgress%5FONEPAGER%5Ffinal.pdf), the Southern Economic Advancement Project offers a template for a letter to legislators for organizations whose Federal grant or loan is frozen.

##  Who else should I talk to if I want to share my story of how program and policy changes are negatively affecting me? 

Contact us! ([info@energyfundsforall.org](mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org), 919-839-0006 ext. 103) We will connect you with media outlets and nonprofits that are looking for stories to tell.

##  Is there anyone I can talk to about all this? 

Yes! Email us at [info@energyfundsforall.org](mailto:info@energyfundsforall.org) or call us at 919-839-0006 ext. 103.

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