DC DOEE EARN Grant - $366,200 Planning Grant for Neighborhood Electrification
Summary
DC DOEE seeks eligible entities to develop deployment plans for neighborhood-scale electrification and clean energy implementation through its EARN Initiative. The $366,200 planning grant is available to nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, universities, and private enterprises. Applications must be submitted online by June 5, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. This is a planning grant only and does not fund implementation.
What changed
DC DOEE has issued a Request for Applications for the Efficient Affordable Resilient Neighborhoods (EARN) Initiative, offering $366,200 for planning neighborhood-scale electrification and clean energy deployment. The grant period runs through March 31, 2028 but funds planning activities only — implementation is not covered. Applications are open to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status, faith-based organizations, universities/educational institutions, and private enterprises.
Eligible entities interested in clean energy planning should review the full RFA requirements and consider attending the optional informational sessions scheduled for April 22 and May 7, 2026. Organizations may voluntarily connect with potential partners through a DOEE-provided resource, though collaboration does not provide scoring advantages. Submissions must be time-stamped by 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 2026.
What to do next
- Submit application through Grants Application Portal by June 5, 2026 11:59 p.m.
- Download RFA documents from DC DOEE website for full requirements
- Attend optional pre-application informational sessions on April 22 or May 7, 2026
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Friday, April 10, 2026 DOEE seeks eligible entities to develop a deployment plan for neighborhood-scale electrification and clean energy implementation that improves energy efficiency, affordability and resilience outcomes in one or two District neighborhoods. This is a planning grant. It does not fund implementation. The period of the grant is through March 31, 2028. The amount available for the project is $366,200.
A person may obtain a copy of this RFA by any of the following means:
Download from the Attachments below.
Email a request to [email protected] with “Request copy of RFA-FY26-EIDD-891” in the subject line.
The deadline for application submissions is June 5, 2026. The online application must be time-stamped by 11:59 p.m. on the date the application is due.
Eligibility: The institutions below may apply for these grants:
-Nonprofit organizations, including those with IRS 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) determinations;
-Faith-based organizations;
-Universities/educational institutions; and
-Private Enterprises
Two pre-application informational sessions will be held:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Session access >>
Phone number: 202-860-2110
Password: HpAYtA5mJ38
Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Session access >>
Phone number: 202-860-2110
Password: huCk7SzjU39
DOEE is providing a resource that will allow organizations to connect with one another if they are interested in collaborating. This opportunity is voluntary and will not earn you extra points towards your grant score. Use the link provided to complete the voluntary interest form. DOEE does not endorse, support or recommend any organization that appears on this list. To view other organizations who voluntarily completed this form click Survey Responses
For additional information regarding this RFA, write to: [email protected].
Submit an application through the Grants Application Portal.
Attachment(s):
Appendix 1 - General Terms Conditions (rev. 5.1.25).pdf
Appendix 2 - Promises Certificatios Assertions Assurances (rev. 12.19.24).pdf
Appendix 6 – Efficient Affordable Resilient Neighborhoods .pdf Related Content: Grants and Other Funding
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