Department of Energy opens application for K-12 school facilities energy improvement grants

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), has announced that applications are open for the Renew America’s Schools grant program. The deadline for applicant concept papers is January 26, 2023 and full applications are due April 21, 2023.

This initial funding round, up to $80 million of the $500 million program, is available to public schools to perform energy improvements in the highest-need K-12 districts across the country.

The Renew America’s Schools grant program will support the implementation of infrastructure improvements in schools, with a focus on local education agencies (LEAs) that qualify as rural and/or high poverty. Eligible projects can include a variety of energy improvements, including new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

Eligible uses: Energy efficiency (envelope, HVAC, lighting, controls, etc.), ventilation, renewable energy, alternative vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicle infrastructure improvements.

Read the complete DOE press release.

Learn more, visit the DOE’s Grants for Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities Website.

Review the funding opportunity announcement and apply