543571 - Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program
Funding Opportunity Details

ENERGY

Final Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2025 4:00 PM

Description

• The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is designed to assist states, local governments, and tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use, to reduce fossil fuel emissions, and to improve energy efficiency.

  The EECBG Program is authorized by Title V, Subtitle E of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), as amended and signed into Public Law (PL 110-140) on December 19, 2007. All awards made under this program shall comply with applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, 2 CFR Part 200 as amended by 2 CFR Part 910 and Section 40552 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (PL 117-58).

  The Iowa Energy Office, housed within the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), will administer the program with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE's EECBG Program provides funding to states, local governments, and Indian tribes.

  The Iowa Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program provides grants to eligible applicants on a competitive basis.

  Approximately $2 million of EECBG program funds were awarded to IEDA per the terms of IEDA's assistance agreement with the DOE, effective November 1, 2023. $1.33 million was awarded to local subrecipients in 2024. $200,000 is dedicated to program administration and technical assistance. An estimated $500,000 is available for subrecipient awards in 2025.

  The EECBG Policies and Procedures Manual includes:

  · Eligibility requirements

  · Program details, including types of projects that align with program purposes and priorities

  · Processes for applicants

  Eligible Applicants

  Eligible applicants include:

  · Local governments

  · Nonprofits

  · For-profit entities

  Eligible Projects

  Project awards may range from $10,000-$200,000. Projects must be completed by September 30, 2026.

  For this round of funding, the Iowa EECBG Program seeks projects that support downtown revitalization and downtown streetscape improvements. Project examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

  · Replacing existing streetlights and traffic signals with more efficient lighting

  · Improving energy efficiency of existing exterior building and public space lighting

  · Installing public electric vehicle charging infrastructure (must be at least Level II charging capability)

   

  Eligible Project Costs

  Only expenditures directly related to the implementation of the funded grant activity will be reimbursed. Examples of eligible expenses include, but are not limited to:

  · Purchase of materials and equipment

  · Developing and installing energy efficiency improvements

  · Developing and installing renewable energy projects

  · Contracted project services

  · Direct administration costs

  · Federal grant requirements administration

  Cost Share

  Cost share is not required, but applicants providing cost share will receive a scoring preference during application review.

  How to Apply:

  · Applications must be submitted through www.iowagrants.gov

  Questions may be directed to the Program Manager, Jeff Geerts at jeff.geerts@iowaeda.com or by calling 515.348.6211 Application focused questions should be submitted to IEDA at least one week prior to the application deadline to ensure adequate time for receipt, consideration, and response.

  See https://opportunityiowa.gov/community/energy/grants-funding/eecbg-program for more details.