U.S. Department of Energy / National Laboratory of the Rockies

Technical Assistance Grant for Coastal, Remote, and Island Communities

$20k–$50k

Amount

Non Cash

Nov 18, 2026

Deadline

2 weeks left

United States

Geography

National

Grant

Type

Government

Environment & Sustainability
Climate Change
Community Development & Housing
Indigenous & Native Communities
Rural Development

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About this grant

Provides technical assistance and direct funding to U.S. coastal, remote, and island communities to help them become more energy resilient. Two tracks are available: Strategic Energy Planning (4–8 months) and Deep Dive technical assistance (12–24 months), both led by national laboratory experts and regional partners. Selected communities receive expert services plus direct funding to facilitate implementation of their energy resilience projects.

What you get

Up to $20,000 direct funding for Strategic Energy Planning track
Up to $50,000 direct funding for Deep Dive track
Expert technical assistance from national laboratory subject matter experts
Support from ETIPP Regional Partners
Completed strategic energy plan (Strategic Energy Planning track)
Thorough technical analysis led by national lab experts (Deep Dive track)
Access to ETIPP Knowledge-Sharing Network

How to apply

Online application form or PDF application
Description of energy resilience challenges
Description of proposed project appropriate to selected track
At least two Stakeholder Support Forms from external organizations
Letter of support from servicing power utility
Prior consultation with an ETIPP Regional Partner

Eligibility

Community must be based in an ETIPP-supported region
Community must meet at least one criterion: located on an island, located in Alaska, within 50 miles of a coastline or Great Lakes, population under 50,000, or federally recognized Tribe
Lead applicant must be a local government, Tribe or Tribal organization, community-based organization (including nonprofits/NGOs), special purpose district, academic institution, municipal utility, or electric co-op
Private entities in the application must be incorporated in and maintain a primary place of business in the United States
Academic institutions in the application must be based in the United States
Applicant must consult with an ETIPP Regional Partner before applying
Must arrange for at least two external organizations to submit Stakeholder Support Forms
Must connect with servicing power utility to collect a letter of support

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