Limited to State Energy Offices (defined as the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five territories). The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) State Energy Program (SEP) seeks applications to advance policies, programs, and market strategies that advance affordable and reliable energy to promote economic growth and energy security for the nation. This competitive Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) allows States (which includes the District of Columbia and five territories) to compete for funding designed to meet SEP's goals to enhance energy security, advance state-led energy initiatives, and maximize the benefits of decreasing energy waste. Specifically, this FOA includes three Areas of Interest: State Energy Planning, Innovative Opportunities for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Practices, and Technical Assistance to Advance SEP Formula Grant EE/RE Activities.