PON-24-002 – K–12 Energy Efficiency Program (KTEP)

Purpose: The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade (K-12) schools in California for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy projects. Description: Funds in this Program Opportunity Notice (PON) are made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Pub. L. No. 117-58, enacted on November 15, 2021[1]. Section 40502 of BIL states the purpose of this provision is to establish revolving loan funds (RLF) under which states can provide loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits to increase the energy efficiency, physical comfort, and air quality of existing building infrastructure. Loan funds for this program are contingent upon United States Department of Energy (DOE) funding and terms may change. [1] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684 Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California, such as: · School districts · Charter schools – (additional terms apply – See Attachments 6 and 7) · County offices of education · State special schools Eligible Geographies: Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California. Important Dates Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. n/a Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. n/a Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. See Notes Below Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent. No Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. No Available Funding Notes: See page 6 in the application manual. Funding Source: The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. Federal Funding Source Notes: Funds used in this loan notice originate from IIJA / BIL Section 40502. Funding Method: The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Reimbursement(s) Funding Method Notes: Loan funds are provided on a reimbursement basis. For each reimbursement request, receipts and invoices for incurred expenses must be submitted with proof of payment. The final 10 percent of the incurred expenses invoiced will be retained until the project is complete and the applicant submits the project’s final report. How to Apply State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. Grant guidelines Resources Grantor’s site For questions about this grant, contact: Marissa Sutton, 1-916-237-2515, [email protected] Similar to This Grant Agriculture Strategic Growth Council Tribal Capacity Building Program 1 week ago More Details about Tribal Capacity Building Program Agriculture CA Department of Food and Agriculture State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grants 3 weeks ago More Details about State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program Block Grants Disadvantaged Communities Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development 2 months ago More Details about CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Disadvantaged Communities Strategic Growth Council Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant 2 months ago More Details about Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant

Purpose: The Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade Energy Efficiency Program’s (KTEP) goal is to provide zero-interest loans to Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade (K-12) schools in California for energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy projects. Description: Funds in this Program Opportunity Notice (PON) are made available by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Pub. L. No. 117-58, enacted on November 15, 2021[1]. Section 40502 of BIL states the purpose of this provision is to establish revolving loan funds (RLF) under which states can provide loans and grants for energy upgrades and retrofits to increase the energy efficiency, physical comfort, and air quality of existing building infrastructure. Loan funds for this program are contingent upon United States Department of Energy (DOE) funding and terms may change. [1] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3684 Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California, such as: · School districts · Charter schools – (additional terms apply – See Attachments 6 and 7) · County offices of education · State special schools Eligible Geographies: Applicants must be local educational agencies (LEAs) in California. Important Dates Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. n/a Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. n/a Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. See Notes Below Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to o