The DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) invites applications for the Affordable Housing Tenant Engagement Program, a grant opportunity designed to educate tenants in affordable housing buildings participating in the Affordable Housing Retrofit Accelerator (AHRA). The program focuses on energy efficiency and electrification, highlighting the associated benefits and technologies. Approximately $50,000 in funding is available for this initiative.

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) designations, faith-based organizations, universities and educational institutions, and private enterprises. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to meaningfully engage tenants and provide effective education on energy-related topics.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on January 24, 2025, and must be submitted via the Grants Application Portal. Prospective applicants can obtain a copy of the Request for Applications (RFA) by downloading it from the DOEE website or requesting it via email at 2025ElectrificationOutreach.grants@dc.gov with the subject line “Request copy of RFA-FY25-DBD-860.”

DOEE will host a pre-application information session on January 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, accessible through WebEx or by phone. Details, including meeting numbers and access codes, are available in the RFA. The session provides an opportunity for potential applicants to gain clarity on program requirements and the application process.

For additional information or assistance, applicants can write to 2025ElectrificationOutreach.grants@dc.gov. This program represents a valuable opportunity to promote tenant education on energy efficiency and electrification, contributing to the broader goals of environmental sustainability and energy equity in the District of Columbia.