Welcome to the UMVRDC Energy page. Here you’ll find current federal and state grant opportunities focused on energy and resilience initiatives.
Minnesota Climate + Clean Energy Grants Tracker
Updated: February 27, 2026
Search below for federal, state and philanthropic grants that fund climate, clean energy, and environment projects in Minnesota. To view details, click on the diagonal arrow to the left of the grant name, or view our grant calendar by due date. You can also check out CERTs’ Pay for Your Project tool.
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Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has provided the UMVRDC with funding through their Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) program utilizing funds from the U.S. Dept. of Energy. Cities may apply to the UMVRDC to use the funds of up to $20,000 for a variety of energy planning and project development uses that result in measurable increases in energy efficiency or renewable energy.
Application due: No deadline, however projects must be complete by June 30, 2026.
- Click here [PDF, 45.38 KB] to view the EECBG fact sheet.
- Click here [PDF, 124.74 KB] to view community energy planning suggestions.
- Click here [PDF, 55.35 KB] for an example of a collaborative energy audit project.
- Click here [PDF, 124.13 KB] to view the application.
Links to other energy funding resources
- https://mn-ta-directory.pory.app/funding
- https://mn.gov/commerce/energy/industry-government/
- https://www.dsireusa.org/
- https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/pay-your-projects
Direct/Elective Pay Can Help Finance Projects
Through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a new IRS tax credit rule provides a rebate to nontax paying governments to incentivize 12 existing tax credit programs. Creating a minimum 30% financing support for things like clean energy production and clean vehicles. Governments can do multiple projects that receive credit. Direct/elective pay is a reimbursement you claim after completing the project.
Application due: You must claim the reimbursement in the tax year you expend the funds.
