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title: Apply For an Energy Improvement Grant For Your K-12 Public School
description: Apply now for Energy Improvements Grants available to K-12 public schools through the U.S. Department of Energy.
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# [Apply For an Energy Improvement Grant For Your K-12 Public School](https://blog.widseth.com/apply-for-an-energy-improvement-grant-for-your-k-12-public-school)

 Written by [Gail Leverson, MBA, EDFP - Senior Funding Specialist](https://blog.widseth.com/author/gail-leverson-mba-edfp) | Jan 4, 2023 8:38:09 PM

The U.S. Department of Energy has grants available for K-12 public schools to be used for facility upgrades that will lower energy costs and foster healthier learning environments.

Schools can start the application process now for the first round of [Renew America's Schools Grant](https://email.widseth.com/e3t/Ctc/ZQ+113/cjtsG04/VWmqmd3pLDnvW98Cj_x220Q9cW13cSCp4VpfXtN4lQrK_3lLBZV1-WJV7CgDSPW2skzBt6McPzqW3MJ6fZ2-Xf7vW5r4BVt60YGj8W3Tmz5R1HrZlpW3Tb4802Mm0y7W63z0Gs2rfFy3W6DQ2g_5Y4CNDW3xSp8Z5DYmG6VHXCjB6Z4mDJW7YcTTY26T0hmW88_MCf1D-T9kW31RZ6T1cZJz-W3-L-td3RTZ9XW8169vq4QSbYkW4-j3RV8ctGccW5wsfxp69MV49VhdYSC59lnY_W6Fnrgq6fRzBLW4qtFn33_wYqfW8pDgyF3rDnwTW6P3Bjt4z9wMVN1NFxY1FBKbNW4tw0Wj87Z7M6N4_VMPNltKLNW2stRXw3DZ0hLW2CwGZ76w4bN739dj1)to make energy improvements.

### Schools can apply for one of two topic areas:

##### 1. High Impact Energy Efficiency and Health Improvements

Improvements that result in energy cost reduction, increased efficiency, and lead to improvements in health.

##### 2. Innovative Energy Technology Packages

Packages must include two or more of the following:

- Energy efficiency measures
- Renewable energy technologies
- Alternative fueled vehicles and infrastructure

Cost share must be at least 5% for the commercial application projects.

### Deadlines are as follows:

- Concept paper deadline—January 26, 2023
- Full application deadline—April 21, 2023
- Expected date of award notification—June 16, 2023

Widseth can help prepare your concept paper to get your application started. Contact us to secure a contract now. Widseth is committed to enhancing our local educational partners.

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