Grants for Special District Governments

Modification 0004 - See the Modification table in the FOA document. This Infrastructure Exchange instance is for applications for ROUND 2 of the subject Funding Opportunity Announcement. Round 1 of this opportunity closed on 4/30/2024 for submissions in Infrastructure Exchange under record/FOA number DE-FOA-0003056 DE-FOA-0003056 Round 1 record is here: https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaIda25503b3-faa7-4a9e-8216-579246093ec7 This opportunity is now open for Round 2 Full Application submissions until the deadline of 9/13/2024 at 5:00 PM ET. Due to system limitations, submissions for Round 2 Full Applications will be accepted in Infrastructure Exchange under record/FOA number DE-RD2-0003056. Note that Modification 003 removes the requirement for Concept Paper submissions and the opportunity is now open for full applications. The Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) is issuing this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). Awards made under this FOA will be funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by Section 50131 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, Assistance for Latest and Zero Building Energy Code Adoption. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) provides up to $1 billion for States and units of local government with the authority to adopt building energy codes to adopt and implement the latest building energy codes, zero energy building codes, or equivalent codes or standards. An energy code is one of several types of building codes that help contribute to the overall health, safety, efficiency, and long-term resilience of buildings. Energy codes can be adopted directly as a standalone code, such as the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), which is commonly adopted by States and local governments. Moreover, energy codes are also fundamental components of certain more broadly adopted building codes, including the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), which are referenced in the United States as parental codes. Energy codes are often described as a subset of these broader building codes, representing distinct chapters of the IBC and IRC alongside other commonly recognized provisions, such as those pertaining to structural, plumbing, or electrical requirements, and other basic aspects of building design and construction. Adoption and implementation of such codes supports the decarbonization of new and existing residential and commercial buildings. This opportunity assists eligible entities in further decarbonizing their buildings through the adoption of the latest national model building energy codes, zero energy codes, other codes that deliver equivalent or greater energy savings, including innovative approaches to decarbonize existing buildings through certain measurable and enforceable requirements. The IRA is unprecedented in its opportunity to support sustainable change at the State and local level with respect to advancing the energy efficiency of new, renovated, and existing buildings. DOE is particularly interested in supporting States and local governments in implementing local capacity building, multi-year investments in workforce and education, and long-term improvements in building energy codes through multi-cycle adoption and building performance standards (BPS). Building energy codes establish minimum levels of energy efficiency for new and existing residential and commercial buildings. Model energy codes, such as the 2021 IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019, are developed and updated through national consensus processes. States and local governments ultimately implement building energy codes, which are handled through various adoption, compliance, and enforcement processes and can vary widely across the United States. Many States have consistently received funding through their State Energy Plan to support the adoption of traditional building energy codes. In addition to this competitive funding opportunity announcement a formal funding announcement was published on September 19, 2023 for States pursuing pre-approved code packages.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public health organizations and agencies to improve vaccination programs, increase access to vaccines, and enhance responses to vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, as well as tribal organizations, to equip first responders and community partners with the resources needed to combat the opioid overdose crisis through training, medication distribution, and support services for individuals affected by substance misuse.

This funding opportunity is designed to support research that gathers timely feedback from healthcare providers and the public on important immunization issues to improve vaccine recommendations and coverage strategies.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects that restore rural forest landscapes in the Northeast and Midwest, aiming for significant environmental impact and alignment with state forest management priorities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement strategies that ensure immediate access to HIV and STI prevention resources for high-risk communities, particularly focusing on Black and Hispanic gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to improve services for older adults with behavioral health issues in senior nutrition programs, focusing on creating accessible and culturally sensitive practices.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and evaluation projects aimed at improving malaria control and prevention strategies in Kenya, specifically targeting collaborations with local health institutions.

This funding opportunity supports research to develop and test behavioral interventions aimed at reducing sexual risk behaviors and increasing the use of HIV prevention methods among HIV-negative Black and Hispanic men who have sex with men and use substances before or during sex.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that use genome editing techniques to explore the genetic factors contributing to substance use disorders, encouraging diverse organizations to participate in advancing addiction science.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including governments and nonprofits, to raise awareness and improve understanding of Alpha-gal Syndrome across the United States, particularly in underserved areas.

This funding opportunity is designed to support citizen science projects that enhance federal fisheries stock assessments and improve understanding of climate change impacts on fish stocks and fishing communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations for developing and implementing public health strategies aimed at improving brain health and addressing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a wide range of organizations, including universities, governments, and nonprofits, to modernize and enhance the national system for tracking eye health data and addressing disparities in vision care across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to develop and implement evidence-based self-management programs that improve health knowledge and reduce complications for individuals affected by blood disorders like hemophilia and thalassemia.

This grant provides funding for social science researchers to collaborate with state or local human services agencies to conduct studies that improve family economic self-sufficiency and stability, with a focus on equity and policy impact.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to conduct research on telehealth services, particularly focusing on improving access and addressing disparities for underserved populations in the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. academic and nonprofit research institutions for acquiring advanced equipment that modernizes shared-use biomedical research facilities and enhances their operational efficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve legal assistance for older adults facing economic and social challenges, particularly in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist healthcare providers in expanding telehealth services, particularly in rural and underserved areas across the United States.