Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities program
General Grant Program Information
Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Grants for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Improvements at Public School Facilities program provides funding to make public schools and their vehicle fleets more energy efficient.
Eligibility Information
Eligible Uses
Eligible uses include:
- Improvements, repairs, or renovations that reduce energy costs or lead, improve teacher and student health, and achieve energy savings
- Installation of renewable energy
- Alternative fueled vehicle infrastructure
- Purchases or leases of alternative fueled vehicles or their upgrades
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include consortiums of one local educational agency (LEA) with one or more schools, nonprofits, for-profits/private, or community organizations. An LEA includes school boards, Bureau of Indian Education schools, and educational service agencies.
Funding Information
The program will provide $500 million throughout its 5-year duration until expended. Prioritization will be given to schools with improvement funding needs, rurality, ability to leverage private-sector funding through performance contracting, and economic need as determined on several bases, including schools’ free and reduced-price lunch participation.
Contact Information
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