$150K
per applicant
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Moderate
Standard state application
Supports Denver commercial building owners in complying with the Energize Denver ordinance, which requires large buildings to meet energy performance standards, through grants and no-cost technical assistance.
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 or manage a commercial building in Denver subject to the Energize Denver ordinance
2.Buildings 25,000+ sq ft must meet energy performance standards by 2030
3.Grants available for energy audits, equipment upgrades, and building controls
4.Priority for small building owners (25,000–50,000 sq ft) and historically underinvested areas
5.Technical assistance available through Denver's free Building Performance Colorado program
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CDFI Fund · United States
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