Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund: Resilient Communities Program
ID: 356246Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE-NETL)

Award Range

$1 - $185M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356246

Additional Information

https://infrastructure-eXCHANGE.energy.gov
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    Description

    The National Energy Technology Laboratory is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund: Resilient Communities Program, aimed at enhancing energy resilience in Puerto Rico. This program, established under the FY 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, focuses on investments in renewable energy infrastructure, specifically targeting solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage installations for subsidized multi-family properties and community healthcare facilities. The initiative is crucial for mitigating the impacts of power outages on vulnerable populations and supporting the growth of the clean energy workforce in Puerto Rico. Interested applicants should note that the estimated total program funding is $325 million, with awards ranging from $1 to $185 million, and the application deadline is October 22, 2024. For further inquiries, contact GDO_FOA3348@netl.doe.gov or visit the Clean Energy Infrastructure Funding Opportunity Exchange for more information.

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