$250K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Supports Boston building owners in meeting the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requirements through grants for energy audits, deep retrofits, and electrification projects.
Do I qualify?
Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.
1.Must own a building in Boston subject to BERDO (commercial or multifamily 20,000+ sq ft)
2.Must meet BERDO emissions limits: decreasing annually through 2050 toward net zero
3.Grants available for technical assistance, audits, and capital improvements
4.Equity fund provides enhanced support for buildings with income-restricted housing
5.Compliance alternative payments of $234/metric ton CO2 available if retrofit not feasible
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NYSDEC · New York
Provides transferable tax credits for remediating contaminated brownfield sites and redeveloping them for residential, commercial, or industrial use, with enhanced credits for affordable housing and green buildings.
CDFI Fund · United States
Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).