Clean Energy Communities Program (PON 3298)

This program provides funding and support to local governments in New York State to implement clean energy initiatives that promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

$350,000

Active

Recurring

Grant Description

The Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program by NYSERDA assists municipalities in New York State in adopting clean energy actions to benefit from the clean energy economy. The program offers grants, technical assistance, and support for implementing high-impact clean energy actions, helping municipalities save money, grow the local economy, and improve the environment. Municipalities can earn points by completing various high-impact actions and use these points to access grant funding. The program runs until December 31, 2025, or until funds are exhausted. Eligible applicants are county, city, town, or village governments in New York State.

Funding Details

Award Range

$5,000 - $350,000

Total Program Funding

$25,000,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Additional Details

NYSERDA reserves the right to extend or add funding if additional sources become available.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments

Additional Requirements

Applicants may be municipalities in New York State. Communities in NYC can apply through the Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

August 1, 2016

Application Closes

December 31, 2025

Contact Information

Grantor

Chris Reohr

cec@nyserda.ny.gov

Phone

1-866-NYSERDA, ext. 3363

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