$50K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Federal funding distributed to states for weatherization and energy efficiency improvements to low-income and community facilities. IRA-expanded funding now includes commercial buildings in low-income service areas, with grants covering up to 100% of project costs.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Building must serve or be owned by a low-income community or organization
2.Eligible: insulation, HVAC upgrades, air sealing, heat pumps, LED lighting
3.Funding disbursed through state energy offices — apply at state level
4.Average per-unit cost cap applies; varies by state
5.Priority for buildings in Disadvantaged Communities (DOE definition)
IRS · United States
Allows businesses to deduct up to $5.65/sq ft for commercial buildings achieving significant energy savings through improvements to HVAC, lighting, and building envelope systems. IRA expanded the deduction and allowed non-profits and government to allocate it.
LPO · United States
Offers federal loan guarantees for innovative clean energy projects that struggle to access conventional financing. Supports first-of-kind commercial-scale projects in renewable energy, storage, advanced nuclear, and industrial decarbonization.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).