FY26 OPEN Energy Innovation Grant Program Application Form

Application to the Fiscal Year (FY26) Open Energy Innovation Program
Program Description: The Maryland Energy Administration (“MEA”) welcomes proposals for energy projects and initiatives outside of the agency’s suite of established programs to foster innovation and create opportunities for efforts that are not eligible for MEA’s sector-specific energy programs offered in a given fiscal year.

MEA’s OPEN Energy Innovation Program (“Open Energy Innovation” or “Program”) is a competitive program designed to support forward-thinking energy projects that drive greenhouse gas reductions, equity in energy projects, and energy affordability.

The primary focus of this Program is to fund Capital Projects (meaning you're building or creating something tangible) that lead to increased clean energy development within the State of Maryland. Applications to the Program should be for projects that have the potential to be scalable and replicated to benefit new sectors of the economy or demonstrate the deployment of new emerging technologies and provide a public benefit beyond a single project or activity, in support of Maryland's energy and environmental goals.

Type of Grant Program: This is a statewide competitive program

Eligible Applicants: Businesses, non-profits, local governments, educational institutions – basically, a lot of different groups! Just make sure your project is happening in Maryland, and any subcontractors are also registered to do business in Maryland.

Application Deadline: February 27, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Applicant Information
Type of Organization Making Submission*

IndividualBusinessNon-ProfitAcademicLocal GovernmentOther
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Type of Project*

Renewable EnergyEnergy EfficiencyOther
Applicant Business Name*
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Applicant Website
Proposal Name*
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Requested Funding ($ USD)*
Project Start Date*

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Maryland County*
Congressional District*
Maryland Legislative District*
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Project Address*

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MD County*
Congressional District*
Maryland Legislative District*
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Point of Contact Information
Applicant Point of Contact*

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Position Title*
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Signatory Person Information
Signatory Person Name*

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Supporting Documentation

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W9 Form *

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Concept Paper*

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Letter(s) of Support

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Detailed Budget*

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SDAT, Evidence of Good Standing

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Terms and Conditions
Communications:
Electronic communication provides the fastest and most efficient method of interacting with MEA; therefore, MEA encourages the use of electronic communication for all matters relating to this grant program. Unless the applicant opts out as indicated below, MEA will require the electronic submission and receipt of all documents (including but not limited to the application, the grant agreement, reports, and invoices).The Applicant agrees to use electronic communication for all purposes relating to this grant program.
Acknowledgements and Certification
By signing this Application, I certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided on this Application form and in each of its attachments (“Application Package”) is complete, accurate, and true. I further certify that I am authorized to submit this Application Package on behalf of the Applicant, and agree to the terms and conditions stated below on behalf of the Applicant:
https://energy.maryland.gov/SiteAssets/Pages/all-incentives/General%20Provisions%20v3%202.11.22.pdf
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Application to the Fiscal Year (FY26) Open Energy Innovation Program

Applicant Information

Find MD Congressional and Legislative Districts at http://www.mdelect.net

Find MD Congressional and Legislative Districts at http://www.mdelect.net

Point of Contact Information

Signatory Person Information

Supporting Documentation

Terms and Conditions