The City of South Bend has launched the fourth year of the Energy Assistance and Solar Savings Initiative (EASSI) to assist local nonprofits, schools, community organizations, and businesses with installing solar panels and making energy efficiency upgrades.
Donor Name: City of South Bend
State: Indiana
City: South Bend
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/24/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program, a partnership between the City of South Bend, IFF, and CDFI Friendly South Bend, provides community organizations with a free energy assessment, matching grant funding up to $30,000 for projects, and resources to address gaps to finance projects.
The Energy Assistance & Solar Savings Initiative (EASSI) provides energy assessments, grants, and low-interest loans to community organizations to complete energy efficiency and solar projects.
In 2025, EASSI is accepting businesses AND non-profits, including organizations that have previously received an EASSI grant.
Funding Information
Below is a summary of EASSI grant offerings for eligible projects. The total maximum incentive a participating organization can receive is $30,000. The total maximum incentive for any gas project(s) is $4,000. Organizations can combine grant options.
Energy Project Examples
- Solar panel installation
- HVAC replacement
- EnergyStar appliance upgrades (refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.)
- Lighting upgrades
- Water heater upgrade
- Air/duct sealing
- Insulation/weatherization
- Window replacement.
Eligibility Criteria
Efficiency projects must occur within South Bend city limits to qualify for EASSI.
The following types of organizations are eligible:
- nonprofits
- schools
- nonprofit early childhood education centers
- public libraries
- medical facilities
- grocery stores
- churches/houses of worship
- businesses.
For more information, visit City of South Bend.
