Funding Opportunities
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Financial assistance
Grants, loans, awards, etc.
Climate Planning Grants for Small Communities - Webinar 10/27; Due 11/20
MPCA $ for climate planning of stormwater, flooding, wastewater, community services, and more
IRA Direct Pay Compliance Support - 10/2 and 11/3
Free Deloitte assistance with Clean Energy Tax Credits and 990-T
EV Fast-Charging Grants - Webinar 10/2; Due 12/9
MPCA $ in stall stations in public places in select locations
Microgrid Demonstration Projects Grants - Due 10/17
MN Commerce $ to fund microgrids at community lifeline facilities and/or community hubs
Energy Project Resource Summit for Schools - 10/28 (Golden Valley)
Learn to leverage resources and innovative funding streams that can be used to finance school and campus energy projects
Livable Communities Act Grants - Enroll by 11/15
Met Council $ for cities and township in 7-county metro for housing, jobs, efficient growth, TOD, pre-development, policy, cleanup/investigation, affordable rental housing and homeownership
Community Tree Planting Grants - Due 10/13
DNR $ for removing, replanting, replacing, and planting diverse community trees on public or residential land
Electric School Bus grants - Due 10/7
MN Dept. of Commerce $ for purchasing new/repurposing electric schools busses and installing charging infrastructure
CERTs SEED Grants - Due 10/1
CERTs $ for community energy efficiency and renewable energy projects across MN