August Grant Opportunities Briefing

August 31, 2023

The Energy Future Grants (EFG) program is a two-phase competition providing financial and technical assistance to support innovative clean energy planning to benefit disadvantaged communities. In the first program phase, EFG will provide approximately 50 awards of $500,000. Successful Phase 1 applicants will be eligible to apply for Phase 2. 

Agency: Department of Energy (DOE) 

Bureau: Office of State and Community Energy Programs 

Application Deadline: September 30, 2023 

Max Award: $500,000

The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Program (RCN) is the joint name for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs. If applicants meet the requirements for both programs, they are encouraged to submit one application for both funding opportunities. The RCN Program aims to advance community-centered transportation connection projects and to provide technical assistance to further these goals. 

Agency: Department of Transportation 

Bureau: Office of the Secretary of Transportation 

Application Deadline: September 28, 2023 

Max Award: Varies by award type (see below)