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Funder Type
Private Foundation
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Sustainable Jersey
Summary
For the 2021 grant cycle, the Gardinier Environmental Fund is contributing $150,000 to support a Sustainable Jersey Grants Program cycle for municipal governments and public school districts. For this grant cycle, the Gardinier Environmental Fund will fund energy projects focused on energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy.
Grant proposals must focus on energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, building electrification, energy reliability/resilience, transportation electrification/alternative fuel vehicles, or other energy-related projects. Other energy-related projects include engineering studies and/or business planning for innovative energy projects. The Gardinier Environmental Fund is particularly interested in innovative energy projects that take a comprehensive approach to meeting advanced energy conservation objectives, such as achieving zero-energy buildings. Grant funding can also be used to support projects that aid municipal efforts to achieve a Sustainable Jersey Gold Star for Energy and are innovative models for the state.
Types of eligible projects include:
- Energy Conservation
- Energy Efficiency
History of Funding
Over $2.9 million in grants have been provided to towns for community-based projects to improve quality of life in New Jersey.
Additional Information
An informational webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 1:00-2:30 pm. Registration information can be found here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9100852774334689038
NOTE: Lighting only upgrade projects of any kind are NOT eligible for funding. This includes street lighting, stadium lighting, parking lot lighting, and other exterior and interior lighting. Direct Install projects for the replacement of HVAC equipment, boilers, etc. that also include lighting upgrades will still be considered as long as they take advantage of applicable incentives.
- Renewable Energy
- Building Electrification
- Energy Reliability and Resiliency
- Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs)/Transportation Electrification
A list of energy incentive programs is available here: https://www.sustainablejersey.com/fileadmin/media/Grants_and_Resources/Small_Grants/Gardinier/Energy_Project_Resources/State_and_Utility_Incentive_Programs.pdf
NOTE: EV charging station(s) installation projects are NOT eligible for funding.
Eligibility Details
New Jersey municipality or public school districts that are registered with Sustainable Jersey or Sustainable Jersey for Schools AND have an appointed green team that meets the program requirements are eligible to apply for this grant. Joint municipal government and school district projects are encouraged. For joint projects, each entity may submit a separate $20,000 or $10,000 grant application addressing its role in the project or just a single shared application.
Deadline Details
Applications are to be submitted by 11:59 pm eastern time on November 5, 2021. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.
Award Details
The Gardinier Environmental Fund is contributing $150,000 to support a Sustainable Jersey Grants Program cycle for municipal governments and public school districts. From this total amount, this cycle will award:
- $10,000
- $20,000
- $30,000
- $40,000
- $50,000
The number of grants in each category will be based on the relative strength of application proposals received. Sustainable Jersey reserves the right to not give grants in any specific category. Please note that funding for grant proposals at the higher levels is more competitive.
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