Application Form: FY26 Affordable Electrification Outreach Program

FY26 Affordable Electrification Outreach Program Application Form
Program Purpose: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) presents the Fiscal Year 2026 Affordable Electrification Outreach Program (Program). Low- to moderate-income (LMI) households across Maryland continue to experience disproportionately high energy burdens and rising utility costs. Affordable residential electrification, meaning the pairing of electrification measures holistically with energy efficiency upgrades (including responsible pre-electrification measures), and renewable energy solutions, offers a pathway to long-term energy and utility bill savings, healthier and safer homes, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. However, residential electrification remains a relatively new concept to many Marylanders and interested households often lack access to guidance on how to pursue electrification in a cost-effective and beneficial manner.

The Program supports nonprofit and community-based organizations in conducting outreach across the state to educate owners and tenants of single-family and multi-family dwellings on the benefits of building electrification, with an emphasis on how to pair electrification measures with energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades to maximize savings. Activities may also include connecting residents with available incentives and rebates for electrification, energy efficiency, and renewable energy measures. As trusted community messengers, these organizations are uniquely well-positioned to communicate the benefits of electrification to the communities they serve. These outreach activities support key state climate policies, including the decarbonization mandates of the Climate Solutions Now Act (SB528 2022), with an emphasis on energy affordability for LMI households and overburdened communities.

Type of Grant Program: Competitive

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Anticipated Funding: A total of $250,000 for FY26 is anticipated to be available for the Program. The actual amount available may vary, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received and MEA’s available resources. The minimum grant award request is $50,000 and the maximum grant award request is $125,000. MEA may increase the maximum amount depending upon applicant qualifications. MEA may also issue partial awards, as described below.

Eligible Applicants: The Program is only open to organizations classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofits. If selected for award, MEA will only provide grant funding directly to the individual identified to receive funding on the application form. A successful applicant may provide subgrants or stipends to other organizations or community groups working within Maryland.

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Please Note: All applications must be submitted in full to be eligible for consideration. Incomplete submissions will not advance to the next stage of the review process. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Ryan Trauley at outreach.mea@maryland.gov

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Organization Information
Organization Name (must match W9)*
Alternative Organization Name or DBA Name (if applicable)
Organization Address (must match W9) *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Contact Information
Authorized Signatory

A member of your organization with the authority to commit the organization to execute the grant’s requirements (e.g., Chair of the Board, Chief Financial Officer, General Manager, etc.). This individual should have sufficient authority to identify, authorize, and provide the necessary resources to perform the activities listed in the FOA.
Authorized Signatory Full Name *

First NameLast Name
Authorized Signatory Job Title*
Authorized Signatory Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Authorized Signatory Email*
example@example.com
Primary Point of Contact

The member of your organization who would be responsible for overseeing day-to-day grant management responsibilities and activities.
Is the Authorized Signatory also the Primary Point of Contact?*

YesNo
Primary Point of Contact Full Name (if different from Authorized Signatory)

First NameLast Name
Primary Point of Contact Job Title (if different from Authorized Signatory)
Primary Point of Contact Phone Number (if different from Authorized Signatory)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Primary Point of Contact Email (if different from Authorized Signatory)
example@example.com
Additional Contact

An additional contact who would be included on grant correspondence.
Additional Contact Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Additional Contact Job Title*
Additional Contact Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Additional Contact Email*
example@example.com

Geographic Focus

An applicant must specify the communities they intend to serve from the provided state region options (see Figure 1). Region selections do not indicate that the applicant is proposing outreach across the entirety of all selected regions; rather, it provides a general indication of focus. Applicants may use their Narrative application to specify the areas within the selected regions where they plan to conduct outreach in greater detail. Please Note: to enhance geographic diversity, MEA may also consider an applicant’s area(s) of geographic focus when determining a grant award decision.
Please specify application region selections from the options below:*

Communities in Central Region (ORANGE)Communities in Eastern Region (BLUE)Communities in Southern Region (PINK)Communities in Western Region (GREEN)Communities in Baltimore City Region (RED)

Additional Information
Grant Award Request ($)*
Please enter the dollar amount of funding being requested (include "$" before provided number). The minimum grant award request is $50,000 and the maximum grant award request is $125,000.
Has your organization applied for an MEA grant in the past?*

YesNo
Have your organization been awarded an MEA grant in the past?*

YesNo
How did you hear about this grant opportunity?*

Required Application Documents
Narrative*

The Narrative should provide a comprehensive overview of the proposed project that addresses each of the Minimum Eligibility Requirements and Competitive Evaluation Criteria listed above. The Narrative should be no more than 10 pages long.
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Budget*

The application must include a separate Budget attachment, Excel or a PDF of an Excel or other spreadsheet, that details the budget items listed in Competitive Evaluation Criteria.
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IRS Form W-9 *

All applicants must provide a U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form W-9 for the applicant organization. The applicant organization name and address provided on the IRS Form W-9 must match the applicant organization name and address provided in the Application Form submitted through the online application portal. An IRS Form W-9 can be requested from the IRS.
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Evidence of Good Standing with the State of Maryland*

All applicants must provide evidence that the applicant is in good standing with the State of Maryland. Acceptable documentation includes a PDF of the organization’s result from Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) Business Entity Search that indicates Good Standing, or a Certificate of Status from SDAT that indicates Good Standing. Instructions on how to obtain a Certificate of Good Status are available on SDAT’s website.
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Letters of Support (Optional)

An applicant may provide letters of support from project partners, such as local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, faith-based institutions, or government agencies. Two or more letters of support are preferred.
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FY26 Affordable Electrification Outreach Program Application Form

Organization Information

Contact Information

Authorized Signatory

Primary Point of Contact

Additional Contact

Geographic Focus

Additional Information

Required Application Documents