The US Department of Energy has awarded funding to the Energy Office, to fund several high-impact demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, public colleges/ universities/technical colleges, K-12 public schools, and 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations. The maximum award value will be $10,000. Cost sharing is not required, but leveraging of funds is encouraged in order to maximize the energy-related benefits of a project.

• Mini-Grant Overview (PDF)
• Energy Spotlight: 2019 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
• Energy Spotlight: 2020 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
• Energy Spotlight: 2021 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
• Energy Spotlight: 2022 Mini-Grant Program (PDF)
• Energy Office Mini-Grant Program: Tips for Writing a Strong Application (Video)
• Energy Office Mini-Grant Program: Tips for Writing a Strong Application (PDF)

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Forms available for Mini-Grants:
 

• Mini-Grant Solicitation (PDF)
• Mini-Grant Application (PDF)
• US Department of Energy Special Terms and Conditions (PDF)
• DUNS-SAM DOE CCR FAQ's (PDF)

Note: In order to apply for Energy Office funding, you will need to have a DUNS number and a SAM number, required for entities receiving federal funds. For information on how to create a user account in SAM (System for Award Management), visit the SAM website. For information on how to obtain a DUNS number, visit the Dun & Bradstreet website.