Program Intent
The City of Baltimore has committed $1.25 million in Stimulus funds to a competitive grant program for community and neighborhood organizations to reduce energy use. The Community Energy Savers Grant is designed to provide community groups with technical assistance and financial resources needed to reduce energy use, either by their organization or their target audience. These funds will further empower community and neighborhood organizations to contribute to the goals of the Baltimore Sustainability Plan. Passed as City Council Ordinance in 2009, the Baltimore Sustainability Plan (www.baltimoresustainability.org) outlines 29 goals, including a 15% reduction in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2015. We extend an invitation to eligible entities to apply for funds to help Baltimore realize this vision for a sustainable future.
Terms and Conditions for Recipients of the Community Energy Savers Grant
The Community Energy Savers Grant (CESG) is made possible through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). All CESG recipients – including grantees and subcontractors – are subject to requirements of the EECBG-funded Community Energy Savers Grant program. The following attachment outlines the requirements.
Terms and Conditions
For additional information on the Community Energy Savers Grant program and grant stipulations, review the Frequently Asked Questions available at www.baltimoresustainability.org/media/newsDetail.aspx?id=152.
Tip: As you read through the conditions, be aware that recipients of the Community Energy Savers Grant program are considered “subawaredees” or “subrecipients” of the federally-funded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant.