The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) appropriated $3.2 billion for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) grants to be distributed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to states, eligible cities and counties, and eligible Indian tribes nationwide. Of this $3.2 billion, Connecticut entities are eligible to receive EECBG ARRA funding totaling up to $24.5 million. Of this $24.5 million received by Connecticut entities, $14.9 million in funding will be direct grants to specific larger municipalities and Indian tribes, and the remaining $9.6 million in funding will be directed to the State of Connecticut in part for distribution to municipalities not eligible to receive direct grants. The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is the state agency responsible for overseeing and managing the allocation of this $9.6 million in EECBG ARRA funding.
EECBG Direct Grants to Connecticut Municipalities and Indian Tribes
Larger municipalities and Indian tribes in Connecticut that meet specific requirements are eligible to receive direct formula grants of EECBG ARRA funding from the DOE totaling $14.9 million. To view a list of the specific Connecticut municipalities and Indian tribes eligible to receive these direct grants from the DOE click on the document below.
EECBG CT Allocations [PDF]
U.S. DOE Extends Deadline for Direct Grant EECBG Applications [PDF]
Supplemental Regional Bonus Pool Program
Connecticut municipalities are invited to partner to apply for competitive sub-grants to implement energy projects that will be of a regional benefit. As required under the guidelines of the Federal American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (ARRA EECBG), towns will be directed to use funding under the Supplemental Regional Bonus Pool Program to reduce fossil fuel emissions in a manner that is environmentally sustainable and, to the maximum extent practicable, maximize benefits for local and regional communities; reduce the total energy use of the eligible entities; and improve energy efficiency in the building sector, the transportation sector and other appropriate sectors. Application approval under this grant program will be based on criteria that prioritize projects including energy saved, renewable energy generated, green house gas reduction, estimated job creation, the regional impact of the aforementioned categories and if other funding is leveraged through the use of these funds.
Applications for this program are due to the Office of Policy and Management, Regional Supplemental Bonus Pool Program, Energy Management Unit, 450 Capitol Ave., MS#52ENR, Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1379 by 2:00 pm on Friday, January 8, 2010. The Grant Application Package and required documents, in Word version, are available below.
Application Instructions - Supplemental Regional Bonus Pool Program
Grant Application Package Instructions [PDF]
Attachment A - Application Form
Attachment B - Budget Form
Attachment C - EF-1 Environmental Form
EECBG Direct Grant to the State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut is eligible to receive a direct formula grant of EECBG ARRA funding from the DOE totaling $9.6 million. Connecticut municipalities, which are ineligible to receive the $14.9 million in direct formula grants from the DOE, are required to receive from the State not less than 60% of this $9.6 million. To view a list of specific Connecticut municipalities and the funds they are eligible to receive, click on the document below.
EECBG CT Grants by Town [PDF]
Application Instructions - OPM Municipal EECBG Program
NEW DEADLINE FOR OPM MUNICIPAL EECBG PROGRAM IS NOVEMBER 19, 2009 @ 4:00 P.M.
Grant Application Package Instructions [PDF]
EF-1 Environmental Checklist
EF-1 Handbook
Formal Correspondence
U.S. DOE Funding Opportunity Announcement – EECBG ARRA Formula Grants [PDF]
EECBG ARRA Final Application [PDF]
EECBG ARRA Grant Award [PDF]
Communications with Towns
Preliminary Guidelines Municipal EECBG Program (4/29/2009) [PDF]
Preliminary Guidelines Direct Grant Bonus Pool Towns (4/29/2009) [PDF]
Letter to Towns on Meeting Schedule (5/20/2009) [PDF]
Informational Meeting Presentation (6/19/2009) [PDF]
Letter to Towns with Portal Registration Instructions (7/14/2009) [PDF]
Grants Management Portal Registration Form (7/14/2009)
Letter to Towns on Application Materials (9/1/2009) [PDF]
Letter to Towns on Grant Application Timeline (9/16/2009) [PDF]
Letter to Towns on Application Process Update (9/30/2009) [PDF]
Reports
The State is required to report regularly on the activities carried out with EECBG ARRA funding. All reports associated with funded efforts will be posted by OPM as they become available. See Quarterly Reports.
Project (Program) Lists
In the coming weeks OPM will be posting detailed information regarding the projects, or programs, selected for receipt of EECBG ARRA funds.
Contracts for all projects receiving ARRA funds
No contracts have been award at this time. In the coming weeks OPM will be posting contracts associated with initiatives and projects funded through ARRA.
Funding Opportunities
Bids/Jobs
FAQ’s
