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Request for Applications - Efficient Affordable Resilient Neighborhoods (EARN) Initiative

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
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Phone number: 202-860-2110
Password: HpAYtA5mJ38
 

Thursday, May 7, 2026 12:00 PM Eastern Time
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Phone number: 202-860-2110
Password: huCk7SzjU39

For additional information regarding this RFA, write to: [email protected].

Submit an application through the Grants Application Portal.