Section 40101(d) Grid Resilience
Under Section 40101(d) of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Energy is providing funds to States to create new grants programs focused on improving the resilience of their electric grids. The Illinois Finance Authority, in its new role as the Illinois Climate Bank, will be responsible for distributing these grants in Illinois with a focus on targeting innovative approaches and funding gaps to improve reliability and resilience, particularly in disadvantaged communities that are least able to respond to power outages. The State will be receiving $8 million/year for the next five years to invest in projects. Funds can be used for a variety of investments, including for microgrids, weatherization, and automation.
Request for Proposals - NEW
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) # IFA-GRID-01
The Illinois Finance Authority/Climate Bank posted a Notice of Funding Opportunity # IFA-GRID-01 inviting pre-applications under Illinois’ award for the 40101(d) Federal Formula Grant Program: Preventing Outages and Enhancing the Resilience of the Electric Grid.
NOFO date: May 17, 2024
Pre-applications due: June 24, 2024 5pm CDT
Submission process: Submit through www.grants.illinois.gov/portal
Related Documents:
2. NOFO #IFA-GRID-01 Attachment A
4. AmpliFund Applicant Portal Guide
5. Related US DOE Administrative and Legal Requirements Document (ALRD) DE-FOA-0002736
Related Webinars:
May 21, 2024, at 10 am CDT Webinar on the IFA/CB Notice of Funding Opportunity # IF-GRID-01 for US DOE Grid Resilience funding.
This Webinar will review the notice of funding opportunity and answer questions for interested stakeholders.
Materials:
- March 7, 2023 DOE Section 40101(d) Grid Resilience Public Ideas Workshop