Funding opportunity: Energy efficient lighting grants for local governments

The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation supports Illinois communities in upgrading to more efficient indoor, outdoor, and street lighting. Competitive grants cover up to 40% of the total project cost with the following funding caps: $160,000 for municipal governments, park districts, and public libraries; $120,000 for schools; and $25,000 for street lighting. Awards can be combined with other incentive reimbursements received from the Illinois DCEO or Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program.

Deadline: Applications are due in two cycles, the first being March 13, 2015 and the second being September 11, 2015. Please click here for more information.