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Utilities Grant Funding Program Application

Application for Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project, and Tucson Electric Power grant funding for communities impacted by the current and planned closure of coal-fired generating stations.

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    This notice is to solicit applications for the Utilities’ Grant Program. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to parties seeking assistance in applying for qualifying Federal, State, or another grant. The funds from this grant will aid in covering expenses for (a) grant writer fees; (b) studies fees; and (c) grant matching dollars for: broadband, transportation, education/workforce development, and housing grants. The Utilities will consider funding proposals on a case-by-case basis.

    DATES: For the following two years, Utilities’ Grant applications must be submitted for the applicable round by 11:59 PM MNT on the following dates:

    Application rounds

    Application Opening Date Application Due Date
    May 15, 2023 Aug 15, 2023
    Aug 15, 2023 Dec 15, 2023
    Dec 15, 2023 April 15, 2024
    April 15, 2023 Aug 15, 2024
    Aug 15, 2024 Dec 15, 2024
    Dec 15, 2024 April 15, 2025
    April 15, 2025 Aug 15, 2025
    Aug 15, 2025 Dec 15, 2025
    Dec 15, 2025 April 15, 2026
    April 15, 2026 Aug 15, 2026
    Aug 15, 2026 Dec 15, 2026

    Applications will be reviewed by the Utilities’ Grant Program Selection Committee consisting of representatives from APS, SRP, and TEP. A decision will be made the month following each application deadline. Program funds will be issued to the designated lead applicant for administration. The size of each award is determined by the Utilities. See below for more detail.

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Ongoing updates are available on this page.

    E-Mail: CoalTransition@srpnet.com

    Award information

    Each application may be awarded a maximum of $25,000. Applicants may submit multiple applications. No match is required, and program grant funds are available until they are expended.

    The Utilities retain the right to determine the selection and award amounts. The Utilities retain the right to distribute the funding in any round or year, which may result in the expenditure of the total $1 million dollars of funding earlier than the year 2028.

    The applicant will serve as the recipient to administer, report funds for taxation purposes, and make use of the funding. If the applicant seeks to transfer the award to another entity, that intention should be made clear in the application and a letter of support from the otherwise eligible, designated entity should be included in the application.

    Eligibility information

    Eligible applicants

    Eligible applicants represent impacted communities located within 75 miles of the location of a closed or closing coal generation facility owned or operated by APS, TEP, or SRP, which include: (1) state and local governmental entities; (2) tribal governmental entities; (3) public schools; (4) economic development groups and chambers of commerce; and (5) community-based organizations that are 501(c)(3) non-profits.

    Eligible activities

    Community leadership from some impacted communities have identified four pillars for transitioning from coal: broadband, transportation, education/workforce development, and housing. These pillars are key to economic diversification, entrepreneurial opportunity, and educational attainment. To qualify for the Utilities’ Grant Program, an applicant must be seeking assistance to apply for a Federal or State infrastructure funding opportunity for a community improvement project that falls within one of the four pillars. Other opportunities may be considered at the discretion of the Utilities, however, if they aid in the economic transition of the impacted communities, such as the redevelopment of existing infrastructure or projects associated with energy transition. Funding will primarily cover expenses for the following activities: (a) grant writer fees; (b) required studies fees; and (c) grant matching dollars. For questions, e-mail us at CoalTransition@srpnet.com.

    Application

    All fields are required. 

    Applicant information

    Organization name is required.
    Department/division name is required.
    Employer/Taxpayer identification number is required.Please enter a 9 digit number.
    Entity type is required.

    Organization Address

    Address is required.
    City is required.
    State is required.
    Invalid ZIP code format. Please enter a ZIP code between 85000 to 86999.

    Primary contact for applicant

    Name is required.
    Address is required.
    City is required.
    State is required.
    Your phone number is required.Invalid phone number format. Some examples: (123) 123 1234 / 123_123_1234 / 123.123.1234 / 123 123 1234 / 1234567890
    A secondary phone number is required.Invalid phone number format. Some examples: (123) 123 1234 / 123_123_1234 / 123.123.1234 / 123 123 1234 / 1234567890
    Email address is required.
    Title and relationship to applicant are required.

    Project description

    The Federal, State, or other funding being pursued with the Utilities' Grant Program funding.

    0/5000

    Project description is required.

    Estimated project budget

    0/5000

    How the funding will be used is required.

    0/3000

    Alternate plans if funding is not secured is required.

    0/2000

    Who the funding is for is required.

    0/1000

    Your role is required.
    Start date is required.Please select a date after today.
    End date is required.Please select a date after the start date.
    $
    Grant amount is required.Value must be between $1 and $25,000.
    Date the funding is needed is required.Please select a date before the end date.

    Note

    If you are awarded the Utilities' Grant Program funding and you are unable to use the funds as intended, you must notify the Utilities' Grant Program within 60 days of becoming aware the funds cannot be used so the funds can be redirected.

    I agree

    By signing this application, I certify I am duly authorized to represent the applicant organization, the statements herein are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances and agree to comply with any terms and conditions if I accept an award.

    Signature is required.
    Date of signature is required.

    Thank you for your submission.

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    Application review

    The Utilities’ Grant Program Selection Committee will determine which application(s) best meet the requirements described in the Eligibility and Application and select the awardee(s) for each available round of Utilities’ Grant Program funding distribution. Applications that do not contain or meet all of the requirements will not be considered for an award. Any applicants denied a grant award may resubmit a revised application or a new application in subsequent rounds of the Utilities’ Grant Program funding distribution. Utilities’ Grant Program funding awardee(s) will be notified of the grant amount being awarded via the e-mail address provided in their application form.

    Post-award requirements

    Utilities’ Grant Program awardees will be required to provide a Post-Award Budget Report within six months of the distribution of the funding. Failure to comply with the provision of post-award budget report may prevent applicant from receiving future funding.

    If you are awarded the Utilities' Grant Program funding and you are unable to use the funds as intended, you must notify the Utilities' Grant Program within 60 days of becoming aware the funds cannot be used so the funds can be redirected by the Utilities.

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