Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program

$25,000 - $500,000
Applications Due: Rolling
State
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

This program provides funding to public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to improve energy efficiency in homes occupied by low-income residents in areas facing environmental challenges.

Description

The Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program, previously known as the Low Income Residential Energy Efficiency Grant Program (LIREE), provides funding to public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for implementing energy efficiency improvements in single-family or duplex residential properties. These properties must be in areas of environmental justice concern and occupied by residents receiving state or federal housing assistance. The program supports projects like insulation, window replacement, HVAC upgrades, and appliance replacement. Funding is on a first-come, first-served basis, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Projects must have been identified in an energy efficiency audit conducted within the last 5 years.

Eligibility

States
Illinois
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, City or township governments, County governments, Public housing authorities
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Funding

Program Funding
Award Ceiling
$500,000
Award Floor
$25,000
Award Count

Timing

Posted Date
March 24, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
Rebecca Luke
Contact Email
Contact Phone
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