Funded by the U.S Department of Energy, the Medici Road Renew America’s Nonprofits program focuses on providing nonprofits with sub-grants to improve their infrastructure to meet Energy Star Certification standards while pursuing their community improvement goals in line with the Justice40 initiative.

In partnership with clean energy experts, our goal is to help the sub-recipient nonprofits to redirect savings in energy and utility costs to critical mission-focused work and contribute to healthier air quality in disadvantaged communities. We will also support the nonprofits to strengthen their organization improvement work through training and resources.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a nonprofit based in Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia or Delaware.

  • Must be committed to at least 20% cost share.

  • Must have infrastructure that in need of energy updates. 

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Application Process

  • Phase I- Eligibility Review

  • Phase II- Energy Audits and Financial Review 

  • Phase III- Final Selection and Sub-recipient Announcement 

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Important Things to Note

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This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s State and Community Energy Program (SCEP) under the Renew America’s Nonprofits Program and 2022 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Energy Improvements at Nonprofits Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Award Number DE-SE0001005

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