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NSDA Weekly Grant Update: April 18, 2025

This is your weekly grant opportunities update from The National Special Districts Association. Special districts are either eligible to apply directly, or able to partner with a qualifying entity to apply for any of the grants listed.


New Grant Opportunities


Department of Energy

FY 2026 Energy to Communities Program: Peer-Learning Cohorts

WHAT DOES IT FUND? This program provides an opportunity for local, regional, and tribal governments to participate in peer-learning cohorts regarding clean energy. Rather than providing monetary awards, this program will provide technical assistance to cohorts, including strategic and technical support; helpful materials, such as templates, trainings, tools, best practices, and analyses; and opportunities for collaboration with other communities across the United States facing similar challenges. Click here for more information.

WHO'S ELIGIBLE? Eligible applicants vary depending on the cohort topic focus. In general, eligible applicants include local governments, tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and regional planning organizations.

TOTAL FUNDING AMOUNT? Rather than providing monetary awards, this program provides an opportunity for participation in peer-learning cohorts.

WHEN IS IT DUE? May 7, 2025

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