• Title and Number: Energy and Mineral Development Program (EMDP)
• Agency: Department of Energy
• Deadline: May 21, 2024
• Grant Amount: $900,000 to $3,600,000
• Available Funding:
• Number of Anticipated Awards: 5 to 20
• Match Required: 5% of project cost

Purpose of Funding (fields of work and funding uses): C-SITE is part of national priorities to achieve carbon pollution-free electricity by 2035. C-SITE seeks to support the implementation of high-impact municipally- or Tribal-led projects in disadvantaged or energy communities and small-to medium jurisdictions. Through deep investments of funding, capacity building, and technical assistance, C-SITE fosters a wrap-around approach for clean energy solutions that serve community needs and address local priorities and issues. CSITE aims to fund projects that deliver direct benefits to workers and residents, such as workforce agreements, reduced energy costs, improved air quality, and improved quality of life.

C-SITE projects may include but are not limited to:

• Energy efficiency upgrades and on-site battery storage for a community resilience hub/s located in a disadvantaged community.
• Tribal partner-owned solar plus storage microgrid independent power project providing power to remote households.
• Municipally-owned utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) installation on reclaimed industrial land accessing relevant tax credits.
• Downtown revitalization led by public/private partnership creating energy efficient buildings primed for reuse for business or community use.
• Electric vehicle ride-sharing program aimed at serving low-income residents to increase mobility and access to economic opportunities

Eligibility (location of project and entity): 1. Disadvantaged Communities as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. 2. Energy Community as defined by the IRA Energy Community Tax Credit Bonus Map, 3. Small and Medium-sized Jurisdictions. 4. Local governments. 5. Federally recognized Indian Tribes.