FY26 Local Government Energy Modernization (L-GEM) AOI3- Competitive Implementation Grant (Not Including Electrification)
We HIGHLY encourage you to carefully read through the Program's Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) before starting an application. The Application Deadline is 5:00 P.M. EST on Friday, December 5, 2025. Please contact msec.mea@maryland.gov with any questions or concerns.
Name of Local Government Applicant (must be the full legal name of the organization as it appears in the IRS W-9 tax form)
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Mailing Address (where grant agreements could be mailed and should match the W-9)
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Please Attach a Signed W-9
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Contact Information
1. Authorized Representative (If awarded a grant, this is the individual with signatory authority for the Applicant Organization who will sign the Grant Agreement):
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First Name
Last Name
Authorized Representative Job Title:
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Authorized Representative Email:
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Authorized Representative Phone Number:
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2. Application Point of Contact (individual preparing application):
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First Name
Last Name
Application Point of Contact Job Title:
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Application Point of Contact Email:
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Application Point of Contact Phone Number:
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3. Project Manager (If awarded a grant, this individual will manage the grant on a day-to-day basis):
First Name
Last Name
Project Manager Job Title:
Project Manager Email:
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Project Manager Phone Number:
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4. Legal Contact (individual who is responsible for legal review of the application):
First Name
Last Name
Legal Contact Job Title:
Legal Contact Email:
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Legal Contact Phone Number:
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Please list all other contacts whom you would like to be notified via email if granted an award below:
How did you hear about the MEA L-GEM Grant?
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Project Information
Project/Measure Name
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Grant Request ($)
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Please enter the amount of funding requested from the Local Government Energy Modernization Program. Must request a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000.
Total Project Cost ($)
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Please enter the total cost of the project, accounting for applicable utility incentives. (example: $100,000)
Please Upload: Complete Narrative as Described in the Funding Opportunity Announcement, including Unique Building Identifiers (UBIDS) if applicable
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Supplemental Information
Do you rent or lease any of the buildings you plan on including in your project scope?
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If Yes, Please provide a letter of concurrence signed by the property owner stating that: (1) The property owner permits the grantee to conduct the proposed planning activities at the leased facility (2) The property owner agrees to allow reasonable access to the facility for any necessary site visits, data collection, or technical evaluations associated with the planning activities.
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Agreement to Terms, Conditions, and Signature
I acknowledge that projects listed in the Project Narrative may be altered to meet specific needs of local governments but will not exceed the approved scope of eligible projects for FY26
I acknowledge and accept the cost share requirement
I agree to pursue available utility rebates and incentive programs wherever feasible to help finance the proposed projects.
I certify that any building(s) to be upgraded under this proposed project are located in the State of Maryland, and that each proposed project will occur in Maryland, on eligible facilities owned or leased by the applicant.
I understand that this application does not guarantee that I will be awarded a grant for the proposed project.
To be eligible for grant funding, I understand that the equipment must not be purchased or installed before my organization has an executed Grant Agreement with MEA.
I give permission to MEA or its representative(s) to use photos of my facility, and data presented in my final energy evaluation or audit report for marketing, publicity, and advertising purposes. MEA and its representatives, subject to the requirements of the Maryland Public Information Act, will not divulge any confidential information or trade secrets.
Applicant agrees to give MEA reasonable advance notice of, as well as an opportunity to potentially participate in, any Applicant-organized ribbon-cuttings or other public events highlighting the MSEC-funded project.
I certify that the Applicant Organization will be able to provide a Federal Tax ID number should it be selected for an award.
If selected for an award, I will allow authorized representatives of the Local Government Energy Modernization Grant Program access to my facility in order to conduct site inspections or measurement & verification activities, if requested by MEA.
MEA and its contractors make no representation or warranty, and assume no liability with respect to quality, safety, performance, or other aspect of any design, system, or appliance installed pursuant to this application, and expressly disclaim any such representation, warranty, or liability.
I have read MEA’s Grant Agreement General Provisions document and understand it will be included in a grant agreement under this program.
I have enclosed a copy of my organization’s current W-9 form.
I certify that I am an authorized signatory for the Applicant Organization or have been delegated the authority to submit the application.
I have read the above paragraph and agree to these terms
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