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Baltimore City Announces Community Energy Savers Grants

Program Intent
The City of Baltimore has committed $1 million in 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. 

Eligible Entities

Non-profit organizations located in Baltimore City are eligible to apply. Applicants must be a qualified 501(c)(3).

Timeline
Grants will be awarded in three rounds.  Applications for either planning or full implementation grants are due on the following dates:

First round - June 18, 2010

Second round - December 8, 2010 

Please note that the deadline for the second round has been extended from October 13 to December 8, 2010

Third round - March 23, 2011

Application and Project Assistance
Application workshops will be held in June 2010, October 2010, and February 2011. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, October 13 at 12 pm in the Baltimore City Planning Department Boardroom (417 E. Fayette St., 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202). Click on the button below for more workshop details and to register.

Information and forms to download 

Community Energy Savers Request for Applications

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Type 1 Grant Application (energy audits)

Type 2 Grant Application (upgrades/retrofits for facilities and/or equipment)

Type 3 Grant Application (energy savings education and outreach)

Contact
Katie Igrec Lima, Baltimore Office of Sustainability 410-396-4556 or

kathleen.igreclima@baltimorecity.gov

Sam Grillo at the Baltimore City Energy Division 443-794-2371 or sam.grillo@baltimorecity.gov