Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG)

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program offered by the Washington Department of Commerce. The grant is intended to help any county or city government in Washington that has not received a direct allocation from the U.S. Department of Energy for the EECBG program. The grant funds can be used to prepare for future energy efficiency and conservation projects, but cannot cover construction costs. Eligible activities include working with consultants to develop plans and strategies, conducting energy audits on commercial and residential buildings, and creating public education programs to build awareness. There are no minimum or maximum grant amounts, and no matching fund requirements. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis as they are received by the Department of Commerce. Applicants can choose to use provided blueprints or define their own intended project.

This opportunity is open to all city and county governments in Washington that have not received a direct EECBG allocation from the Department of Energy. There are no set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can apply. The Department of Commerce will review applications and may choose to make partial awards. The total available funding amount has not been specified, but applicants are encouraged to submit realistic budgets based on their proposed projects.