Resources
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Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Typically $9,500. In limited situations, if a project involves multiple facilities or other complexities, additional funding up to $15,000 may be available.
Eligibility
Organizations interested in developing community solar paired with battery storage projects. Projects may be located anywhere in the United States including Washington D.C. and U.S. territories. To learn more about your project’s eligibility, please complete this intake form.
Eligible Activities
Supported projects typically include solar and battery storage, though these may be paired with other clean resilient power technologies. Projects involve clean, onsite generation that can support critical loads independent of the utility grid by islanding during a power outage. Projects not serving as sources of reliable backup power may be considered if they deliver clear economic benefits to low-income residents or to community facilities providing an essential public service.
Duration
Notable Requirements
There is no limit to the number of applications you can submit. However, CEG rarely funds two separate projects from the same organization at the same time.
Preferences
Projects must directly serve low-income communities, communities of color, environmental justice and frontline communities. CEG is committed to awarding 50% of TAF support to advance the work of BIPOC-led organizations. Projects will be selected based on their importance in providing critical services to vulnerable populations in the event of a power outage. Examples of facilities that have received TAF funding include community centers, emergency shelters, cooling centers, affordable housing, assisted living, supportive housing, food pantries, fire departments, and health clinics.
How to Apply
Complete and submit the CEG Technical Assistance Fund – Interest Survey.