The Green Homes and Businesses Grant, is a funding opportunity aimed at improving sustainability and energy efficiency for homes and businesses across the city.
Donor Name: City of Takoma Park
State: Maryland
City: Takoma
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (04/26/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant helps reduce utility costs, improve indoor air quality, increase comfort, and support the city’s broader climate and sustainability goals.
Grant Awards by Type
- Businesses and Community Organizations − up to $30,000 per project
- Matching funds are not required, but will be factored into application review. However, projects totaling over $30,000 will be asked to clarify how they are managing gap funding beyond grant support.
- Residents – $5,000 − $15,000 per home, depending on household income.
- Tier 1 income residents may apply for up to $15,000 grant. The grant may cover up to 100% of the total project cost.
- Tier 2 income residents may apply for up to $10,000 grant. The grant cannot exceed more than 60% of the total project cost.
- Anyone earning more than the area median income, or wish not to verify income, may apply for up to $5,000 grant. The grant may not exceed more than 20% of the total project cost
Eligible Projects
The grant can be used for projects that improve energy efficiency and support the transition away from fossil fuels. Preferred projects include but are not limited to:
- Electrification Projects, including: Replacing natural gas, propane, or heating oil equipment and appliances with electric or non−fossil− fuel based alternatives. Thisincludes EnergyStar Certified high efficiency heating and cooling (HVAC), heat pump water heaters, electric dryers, induction and electric cooktops, electric convection ovens.
- Electrification project costs may include panel upgrade and wiring work if it is required for the proposed installation of another electrified appliance. Stand−alone electrical upgrades or rewiring not part of an electrification project are not eligible.
- Equipment replacement with high efficiency EnergyStar-certified options, including air conditioning, HVAC, water heaters, refrigerators, washing machines, and LED lighting.
- Rooftop solar panel installation.
- Battery system installation.
- Electric vehicle charging equipment installation.
- Portable induction cooktop (Tier 1 income level and under only).
- Electric bicycle (Tier 1 income level and under only).
- Weatherization support, such as insulation or window/door replacement Tier 1 income level and under only).
- Tier 1 applicants who are single-family home owners and experiencing severe home maintenance and repair issues such as radon, lead, mold, and asbestos remediation, roof leaks or damaged siding will be directed to apply for wrap-around support through regional partners at Building Change, Inc, and Habitat for Humanity.
- IMPORTANT: Energy Audits are important assessments to help determine current energy loss status and determine best-fit projects. For this reason, the City will permit applicants who wish to include an ASHRAE Level 2 or 3 type audits in addition to one of the above project types at the time of application.
Eligibility Criteria
- Businesses and Community Organizations, including 501c(3) and 501c(4) organizations or businesses with a storefront or office space in the city (such as restaurants, retail, professional services, offices, and daycare centers) and commercial property owners are eligible to apply.
- Work-from-home offices and home-based businesses(situated in a residence) are eligible to apply for a residential grant only.
- Residents, including tenants, condo owners, and single-family homeowners.
For more information, visit City of Takoma Park.
