# Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Weatherization Program Assistance (WAP) Enhancement & Innovation

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/de-foa-0002912-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-bil-weatherization-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348941

> Golden Field Office offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $500,000) to nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 17 awards worth $25.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 5, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DE-FOA-0002912 |
| Agency | Golden Field Office |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | January 5, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $500,000 |
| Expected awards | 17 |
| Total funding | $25.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 81.042 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Enhancement & Innovation grant, in support of Section 40551 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP). This FOA provides $25 million in competitive funding for WAP Grantees and Subgrantees (state, local, or Tribal governments) and non-profit organizations, with a $2 million maximum per award. This FOA seeks applications to expand the impact of DOE's existing residential weatherization programs by utilizing leveraged resources and enhanced community partnerships to perform deep energy retrofits of low-income residential buildings and empower local community representation within the energy workforce. DOE seeks proposals that drive innovative approaches to program coordination and service delivery, while fostering the collaboration of dynamic and diverse teams. Applicants can apply for one of the following three topic areas:1) Multifamily Housing2) Single Family and Manufactured Housing3) Workforce DevelopmentWhile cost share is not required, applicants are encouraged to use awarded E&I funds in conjunction with DOE WAP formula awards and leverage other funding sources to deploy demonstration projects that have potential to be scaled nationally, enhance the benefits realized by underserved communities, and accelerate an equitable transition to a clean-energy economy. To view the full FOA Document, visit the Clean Energy Infrastructure Funding Opportunity Exchange website at https://infrastructure-exchange.energy.gov/Login.aspx and search for the document by the FOA Number

## Questions people ask

### Is DE-FOA-0002912 still open?

No. It closed on January 5, 2024.

### Who can apply for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Weatherization Program Assistance (WAP) Enhancement & Innovation?

Golden Field Office accepted applications from nonprofits, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Weatherization Program Assistance (WAP) Enhancement & Innovation?

Closed January 5, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $25.0 million in total across about 17 awards.

### Who has won Weatherization Assistance for Low-Income Persons grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were NYS Division Housing & Comm Renewal, Department of Community & Economic Development Pennsylvania, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The program made 241 awards worth $4.7 billion in that time.