This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is for the Weatherization Assistance Program
(WAP) Enhancement & Innovation grant, issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s
Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). This FOA provides an estimated $36
million in competitive funding for WAP Grantees and Subgrantees (state, local, or Tribal
governments) and 501(c)(3) non‐profit organizations, with a $2 million maximum per award.
This FOA seeks applications to expand the impact of DOE's existing residential weatherization
programs by utilizing leveraged resources1 and enhanced community partnerships to perform
deep energy retrofits of low‐income residential buildings and empower local community
representation within the energy workforce. DOE seeks proposals that drive innovative
approaches to program coordination and service delivery, while fostering the collaboration of
dynamic and diverse teams.
Applicants can apply for one of the following three topic areas:
1) Multifamily Housing
2) Single Family and Manufactured Housing
3) Workforce Development
While cost share is not required, applicants are encouraged to use awarded E&I funds in
conjunction with DOE WAP formula awards and leverage other funding sources to deploy
demonstration projects that have potential to be scaled nationally, enhance the benefits
realized by underserved communities, and accelerate an equitable transition to a clean‐energy
economy.