2025 Renew America's Schools Prize
This funding opportunity provides $90 million to public K-12 schools, particularly in rural and high-poverty areas, to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality through various energy projects.
The 2025 Renew America's Schools Prize is a funding opportunity aimed at supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy projects at public K-12 schools. The program is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's initiative to lower energy costs and improve indoor air quality in schools. The prize is a $90 million investment launched in December 2024, with the application period closing in April 2025. This initiative is designed to help school districts build capacity, perform energy audits, and implement energy improvement projects across their facilities. The program is particularly focused on local educational agencies that qualify as rural and/or high poverty, aiming to create healthier learning environments and redirect funds to support students and teachers.
Award Range
Not specified - $300,000
Total Program Funding
$90,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
The 2025 Renew America’s Schools Prize consists of three phases. During Phase 1, competitors will build teams and curate lists of at least 10 schools and school facilities that demonstrate compelling need and eligibility for investment. Up to 14 Phase 1 Winners will earn a cash prize of $300,000 for successfully building teams and submitting compelling applications identifying need. DOE will down select to identify winners who may move on to Phases 2 and 3, wherein they will enter and execute Cooperative Agreements with DOE.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Focus on local educational agencies that qualify as rural and/or high poverty.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
U.S. Department of Energy
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