Grants Trainings
How to Develop a DOEE Grant Application
A 4-part training series on DOEE’s Request for Applications (RFA), providing tools to develop an effective response. This series is designed for those with zero to limited grant writing experience. Training Videos>>
Open Grants
Listed below are DOEE's “open” grants, funding opportunities, and requests for applications and proposals (RFAs & RFPs) to fund various environmental projects. They appear with the most recent announced RFAs at the top. For those items that are closed, please see the archives page.
Request for Applications - E-Bike Solar Charging Demonstration Project
DOEE seeks eligible entities to implement solar-powered charging docking stations for shared electric bikes (e-bikes). The deadline for applications is October 2, 2023. Read More>>
Request for Applications - Community Based Flood Risk Outreach & Engagement
DOEE seeks one or more entities for flood risk and flood risk reduction activities in Wards 7 and 8 to do the following: (1) raise awareness, (2) promote action and (3) provide creative and culturally relevant engagement opportunities. The deadline for application submissions is September 11, 2023. Read More>>
Request for Applications - Tree Canopy Restoration
DOEE seeks eligible entities to work towards the District's objective of increasing tree canopy coverage to 40% by 2032, by planting and maintaining 7,870 trees over two years. The grantee will plant trees that will survive and flourish, through excellent business practices, outreach, incentives, plans, and coordination of tree-planting activities for public and private lands in DC. The deadline for applications is September 11, 2023. Read More>>
Request for Partners: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)
DOEE seeks eligible entities through a Request for Partners to partner on its application to a competitive EPA grant opportunity. The anticipated application will benefit the District’s goal of a clean and equitable energy transition by scaling up the deployment of solar energy through both community solar and rooftop solar for income-eligible residents. The deadline for application submissions is August 29, 2023. Read More >>
Request for Applications - DC Energy Storage Grant Program
DOEE seeks eligible entities to apply for the Energy Storage Grant Program to maximize the benefits of renewable energy in the District by deploying and integrating battery energy storage systems (BESS) in commercial buildings and multifamily residential buildings with five or more units. The deadline for applications is August 28, 2023. Read More>>
Request for Applications - DC Resiliency Hub Technology Assistance
DOEE seeks eligible entities to minimize the impact of power outages on the operations of community resilience hubs by encouraging the installation of solar and battery energy storage systems. The deadline for applications is August 7, 2023. Read More>>
Request for Applications - DC Hosting Capacity Study and Education Project
DOEE seeks eligible entities to develop and conduct a study regarding the District’s electrical distribution system’s hosting capacity and upgrade requirements and develop publicly accessible educational material that informs District residents, homeowners, and other stakeholders about the results of the study. The deadline for applications is August 18, 2023. Read More>>
Request for Applications -Community Stormwater Solutions Evaluation and Expansion Grant
DOEE seeks eligible entities to continue and expand DOEE’s commitment to fund innovative watershed-focused initiatives, build capacity among new and low-capacity community-based organizations and small businesses, and support the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the grant award-making process and in environmental work. The deadline for applications is August 11, 2023. Read More>>
DOEE seeks eligible entities to continue DOEE's commitment to provide Middle School Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MS MWEE) to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students enrolled in DC Public Schools (DCPS) and DC Public Charter Schools (DCPCS). The deadline for applications is August 11, 2023. Read More>>
