Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program

Summary

The Illinois EPA offers grants from the Energy Efficiency Trust Fund to fund energy efficiency improvements on single-family or duplex residential properties. Eligible applicants are limited to public housing authorities, units of local government, or nonprofit organizations that manage such properties. Funding is available on a rolling basis until the fund is fully expended. The program is designed to reduce energy consumption in affordable or publicly managed housing stock across Illinois.

What they want

How they evaluate

Eligibility & certifications

Risks & flags

• No specific response deadline — 'until funding is expended' creates uncertainty about award timing and remaining availability
• No stated maximum or minimum grant award amounts, making budget planning difficult for applicants
• Eligibility is restricted to a narrow set of entity types, effectively excluding private for-profit firms from direct participation