Georgia Energy Grant Program

The Georgia Energy Grant Program will fund projects in the areas of energy planning, energy efficiency, workforce development, and Energy Resiliency. The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $566,286 to GEFA to support this concept for the current program year. 

Requests for funding can range from $50,000 to $150,00. A minimum 10 percent cost match is required, but additional leveraging of funds is encouraged to maximize the energy-related benefits of a project. Please note that, due to limited funding, the grants are highly competitive and only a small number of projects may receive a grant award. 

The application will open Thursday, May 15, 2025, through QuickBase and will close Friday, June 13, 2025. 

If you have any questions please reach out to Miracle Wilson by Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Below you can find more information on eligible applicants and projects for the Georgia Energy Grant Program. 

Eligible Applicants: 

  • State agencies
  • Local governments
  • Public colleges/universities/technical colleges
  • K-12 public schools
  • Nonprofit organizations

Eligible Projects:

  • Energy Planning:
    • Development and implementation of a community energy efficiency and conservation strategy.
  • Energy Efficiency:
    • Energy audits, preventative maintenance, retrofits, upgrades, Energy Savings Performance Contract support, building automated controls, and optimizing HVAC controls for efficiency.
  • Energy Workforce Development:
    • Workforce needs assessment or gap analysis in implementing grid resilience, clean energy, and energy efficiency technologies. Energy-related certification or scholarship at an in-state public college/university/technical college.
  • Improved Energy Resiliency
    • Development of a community energy resilience plan, mapping critical infrastructure, and feasibility studies on backup power generation for critical facilities.

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