The Georgia Energy Grant Program will fund projects in the areas of energy planning, energy efficiency, workforce development, and Energy Resiliency.

Requests for funding can range from $50,000 to $150,00. A minimum 10 percent cost match is required, but additional leveraging of funds is encouraged to maximize the energy-related benefits of a project. Projects must be completed by September 30, 2026. Projects must begin within 30 days of execution of the grant agreements and monthly status reports may be requested but not required.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

• State agencies
• Local governments
• Public colleges/universities/technical colleges
• K-12 public schools
• Nonprofit organizations

Eligible Projects:

• Energy Planning:
  • Development and implementation of a community energy efficiency and conservation strategy.
• Energy Efficiency:
  • Energy audits, preventative maintenance, retrofits, upgrades, Energy Savings Performance Contract support, building automated controls, and optimizing HVAC controls for efficiency.
• Energy Workforce Development:
  • Workforce needs assessment or gap analysis in implementing grid resilience, clean energy, and energy efficiency technologies. Energy-related certification or scholarship at an in-state public college/university/technical college.
• Improved Energy Resiliency
  • Development of a community energy resilience plan, mapping critical infrastructure, and feasibility studies on backup power generation for critical facilities.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted to the Georgia Energy Grant Application Homepage.

Contact

Questions can be directed to Miracle Wilson with the subject line: Georgia Energy Grant Application Question no later than Wednesday, June 11, 2025.