Grant Program General Provisions:
MEA grant programs are covered by general provisions that apply to all energy programs, the most current version of these General Provisions is v.3, February 2022. The latest approved version of this document will be incorporated into all FY23 grant agreements issued by MEA.
Program-Specific Requirements:
In addition to the general provisions, the following funding qualification applies to this Program:
- MEA at its discretion may obligate all, some, or none of the FY 2023 Maryland Offshore Wind Capital Expenditure Program budget, based on the number, quality, and eligibility of submitted applications.
- MEA at its discretion may extend the application deadline of the FY2023 Maryland Offshore Wind Capital Expenditure Program should the program experience technical difficulties or if MEA receives a large number of uncompetitive applications.
- Applicants that are an Emerging Business or a Non-Profit must demonstrate they are registered and in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) by submitting a Certificate of Status. Certificates of Status may be ordered online from SDAT.
- To receive grant funding for a project, the successful applicant must enter into a Grant Agreement with MEA by May 30, 2023 unless an extension is given in writing (email) by MEA.
- A grant award will not be made for any work completed before the effective date of the Grant Agreement with MEA.
If applicable, Grantees shall ensure all equipment meets certain safety criteria including:
Be certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) participating in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) NRTL Program;
Be in compliance with all applicable building, electric, and fire codes.
Program Changes:
Any update (e.g, extension of a deadline) or clarification about the Program and any corrections to inadvertent errors in the Program information will be available on the Program webpage. In addition, MEA will communicate clarifications and updates made after the application deadline directly to applicants or grantees, as applicable, by letter or e-mail. The final grant amount for each Grantee will be made after review of all proposals received and is subject to funding availability for the Program and any relevant statutory requirement applicable at that time.