Due to changing federal priorities the listed opportunities may suddenly be unavailable; MEEA is regularly checking on up to date funding opportunities. If a listed opportunity is unavailable, please notify us at development@mwalliance.org
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
Who is Eligible? State, local and Tribal governments
Application Was Due (for Local Governments) on 10/31/2024.
Application Due (for Tribal Governments) – 5/31/2025
McKnight Foundation Midwest Climate & Energy Program
Who is Eligible? Organizations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa
Applications Due: Submit first indication of interest ASAP.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)
Who is Eligible? Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments
Applications Due: April 18, 2025
Feasibility Studies for Microgrids in Minnesota
Who is eligible? Local units of governments, including utility and park departments, Tribal Governments and Tribal Colleges, Regional Development Organizations, Non-profit, public housing, and community-based organizations, K-12 public school districts, public colleges, and public universities, Joint powers boards or organizations
Applications Due: April 28
Iowa Energy Center Grant Program
Who is eligible? Iowa businesses, colleges and universities, and private
nonprofit agencies and foundations
Applications Due: May 1
Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innovation
Who is Eligible? Private entities (for-profits and nonprofits); non-federal government entities such as states, counties, tribes, and municipalities; and academic institutions.
Applications Due: May 1
Who is eligible? Those looking to replace diesel trucks.
Applications Due: June 5th
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
Who is Eligible? Local governments, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, Native American organizations and higher education institutions located in EPA Region 5
Applications Due: Accepting applications on a rolling basis through November 2026