Electrifying Community Buildings Program

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Electrifying Community Buildings Grant Program

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THE FY2026 ELECTRIFYING COMMUNITY BUILDINGS GRANT PROGRAM IS NOWCLOSED AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

New! FY2027 Commercial & Community Buildings Grant Program Request for Information (RFI): The Maryland Energy Administration's FY2027 Commercial & Community Buildings RFI is now available. We welcome feedback from interested stakeholders to help inform program design and development. Responses will be accepted via JotForm through Friday, July 3.

Program Purpose: The Maryland Energy Administration is pleased to announce funding for the FY26 Electrifying Community Buildings Grant Program. This is a competitive program that provides Maryland community-serving buildings with the opportunity to request funding for projects that facilitate the efficient electrification of existing building systems, which may result in lifecycle cost reductions as well as zero onsite emissions. Funding will help more Marylanders cover a portion of upfront costs related to building electrification efforts and help facilities whose primary function is to serve the public shift from wasteful fossil fuel-powered equipment to greener electric alternatives.

This program is available as a result of Governor Moore’s commitment to invest $50 million for grants to electrify hospitals, schools, multi-family housing, and other community buildings.

Funding Opportunity Announcement: FY26 Electrifying Community Buildings Funding Opportunity Announcement v4.pdf

Type of Grant Program: Competitive Grant Program.

Eligible Building Types: Community Serving Buildings - May Include, But Not Limited To

Hospitals and medical or care facilities Houses of worship Universities and colleges K-12 private or charter schools Pre-schools or daycare centers Non-profit or community-based organizations Centers for the arts and sciences Senior centers Museums and private libraries Grocery stores Other community serving buildings that provide services or are used for community activities

Eligible Building Upgrades: Electrification Projects - May Include, But Not Limited To Electric heat pumps (air-source, water-source, ground-source) Electric water heaters Electric dryers Hot water, chilled water, steam management systems ENERGY STAR electric appliances Building envelope (insulation, air sealing, etc.) Building controls Electric panel and wiring

FY26 Total Budget: $6.8 Million Dollars

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025, 5:00pm EST

Application Resources: Electrifying Community Buildings Application - PDF Reference v3.pdf Electrifying Community Buildings Project Budget Template v2.xlsx Electrifying Community Buildings - Energy Impact Calculator.xlsx MDEnviroScreen Tool - Identify Overburdened Census Tracts

Additional Guidance: Electrifying Community Buildings Kick-Off Webinar PDF.pdf Electrifying Community Buildings Kick-Off Webinar Recording Electrifying Community Buildings FAQs v3.pdf Education Sector FY26 Grant Program Directory.pdf

Have Questions? Reach Out: Megan Lackay - Electrifying Community Buildings Program Manager Email: Building. Decarbonization@maryland.gov

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Topic areas: Energy and Environment, Smart Cities, Social Innovation and Community Development.

Funding amount

This other provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Electrifying Community Buildings Program is administered by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), listed via Maryland Energy Administration.