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$1 Million Available for Non-profit Energy Projects

The City of Baltimore has committed $1 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Stimulus) funds to a competitive grant program for community and neighborhood organizations to reduce energy use. The Community Energy Savers Grant is designed to provide community groups with technical assistance and financial resources needed to reduce energy use, either by their organization or their target audience. These funds will further empower community and neighborhood organizations to contribute to the goals of the Baltimore Sustainability Plan which outlines 29 goals, including a 15% reduction in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2015. We extend an invitation to eligible entities to apply for funds to help Baltimore realize this vision for a sustainable future

The maximum grant award under Community Energy Savers is $50,000 per organization. To afford everyone an opportunity to apply, awards will be made in three rounds with proposals due on the following dates: first round – June 18, 2010; second round – December 8, 2010; third round – March 23, 2011. Workshops will be scheduled that will assist potential applicants with planning and implementation of energy initiatives. These will be held in mid to late June, in October and again next year in February 2011.

For more details, citizens should contact Katie Igrec Lima, Baltimore Office of Sustainability, (kathleen.igreclima@baltimorecity.gov or 410-396-4556) or Sam Grillo, DGS Energy Division, (sam.grillo@baltimorecity.gov or 443-794-2371).

» Download Community Energy Savers Request for Applications
» Download Application – Community Energy Savers Grant