Oregon Energy Grants

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups for marketing, operational support, and events that promote culture and tourism in Salem, Oregon.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Portland that have suffered from break-ins or vandalism, helping them cover repair costs and improve security measures.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for solar energy projects that enhance energy independence and benefit low-to-moderate income communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative marketing projects that promote tourism and boost the local economy in the Tillamook Coast area.

The Oregon Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program aims to reduce fossil fuel emissions, decrease overall community energy use, and improve energy efficiency across various sectors including transportation and buildings. This initiative is aligned with a broader mission to build a clean and equitable energy economy, specifically prioritizing disadvantaged communities and promoting equity and inclusion in workforce development and deployment activities. The program seeks to solicit subgrant applications from eligible local governments not already receiving direct EECBG formula grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, through a rolling selection process. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are Oregon units of local government and the communities they serve. The impact goals are centered on environmental sustainability and maximizing benefits to communities. Key objectives include reducing fossil fuel emissions in an environmentally sustainable manner, reducing a community's total energy use, and improving energy efficiency in transportation, buildings, and other sectors. A significant focus is placed on the Justice40 Initiative, ensuring that disadvantaged communities are prioritized in the transition to a clean energy economy. The program prioritizes projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, and transportation. The Oregon Department of Energy has approximately $1.2 million available for these grants, with individual grant amounts ranging from a minimum of $50,000 to a maximum of $100,000 for qualifying communities. The strategic priorities are clearly outlined through the objectives, emphasizing a holistic approach to energy conservation and equitable distribution of benefits. Expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in fossil fuel emissions and total energy consumption within participating communities. Improved energy efficiency in various sectors and the creation of equitable workforce opportunities in the clean energy sector are also anticipated. The grant duration for projects is generally 24 months from the date of the Performance Agreement, allowing sufficient time for implementation and completion of the energy-saving initiatives.

This initiative provides funding and support programs for for-profit businesses in Portland, Oregon, that are at least 51% Black-owned and have been operating for over two years.

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and government entities in Bend for projects that reduce pollution and enhance community resilience in line with the Community Climate Action Plan.

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This grant provides financial support to owners of historic properties in Salem to restore important architectural features that contribute to the building's historical significance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve tourism facilities and enhance visitor experiences in Tillamook County.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Lincoln County for projects that promote community and economic development, particularly those that create jobs and have measurable local impact.

This program provides financial support to Oregon-based companies that have received federal SBIR/STTR grants, helping them cover costs related to commercialization activities such as marketing, hiring, and intellectual property protection.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Oregon and Washington to promote clean energy solutions and increase access for underserved communities, including those with low incomes and communities of color.

This program provides financial assistance to rural homeowners in Lane County, Oregon, for making fire-resistant improvements to their properties to better protect against wildfires.

This program provides financial support to local governments, non-profits, and businesses in Klamath County to develop innovative tourism projects that enhance visitor experiences and promote the local tourism economy.

This grant provides financial support for organizations to improve and revitalize downtown areas in Oregon, focusing on building rehabilitation and community development projects that stimulate local economies.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and similar organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses with essential legal, financial, and accounting services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Oregon to implement innovative projects that improve the quality of care and life for nursing home residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charging equipment providers, public entities, and electric utilities for improving the reliability and accessibility of public electric vehicle charging stations across Oregon.