Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program
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The Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program funds scientific and engineering projects to enhance the electric grid's resilience to disruptive events, led by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full Application) | August 2027 (Concept Paper)
Funding Amounts: ~$8 million available per round; typical award period up to 5 years, extendable to 10 years; 100% cost match required (reduced for small utilities)
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the resilience of Pennsylvania’s electric grid to disruptive events through a range of eligible resilience measures.
Key Information: Applicants must submit a Concept Paper to be eligible for a Full Application; cost match required; Davis-Bacon and Buy America rules apply.
Description
The Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), provides competitive funding to strengthen and modernize the state's electric grid. The program targets projects that mitigate the impacts of disruptive events—such as extreme weather, wildfires, or other disasters—by supporting a diverse array of resilience measures. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program seeks innovative, advanced, and transformative proposals that improve grid reliability, promote clean energy, create workforce benefits, and deliver positive outcomes for both rural and urban communities.
