U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

The Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program recently extended the application deadline for eligible Tribes from April 30, 2024 to May 31, 2025. Applications for states and local governments are still due April 30, 2024. 

Renew America’s Schools is designed to help schools improve building efficiency, electrify heating and cooling systems, and to install renewable energy systems to reduce fossil fuel emissions - saving money and creating healthier learning environments in the process.

The University of Minnesota is mentioned among the list of organizations housing a newly funded regional EJ TCTAC center. 

University of Minnesota Extension and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs will lead a multi-state effort to help rural, tribal and underserved communities access federal funding for energy and environmental improvement efforts.