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Energy

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program is a federally funded program designed to assist states, local governments, and tribes in implementing strategies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions and to improve energy efficiency.

The purpose of the EECBG program is to:

  • Reduce fossil fuel emissions
  • Reduce the total energy use
  • Improve energy efficiency in the transportation sector, the building sector, and other appropriate sectors

Application Deadline: 4:00pm Central Daylight Savings Time on August 1, 2025

Eligibility

The following are eligible applicants for the Iowa EECBG program.

  • Local governments
  • Nonprofits
  • For-profit entities

The EECBG Policies and Procedures Handbook includes:

  • Eligibility requirements
  • Program details, including types of projects that align with program purposes and priorities
  • Processes for applicants

Application Process

Applications are accepted through IowaGrants.gov. If applicant representatives do not already have an account in IowaGrants.gov, they will need to register before accessing the application.

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