OPEN Energy Innovation Grant Program

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Program Description: The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is interested in receiving proposals that fall outside the range of its other ENERGY programs.  ​The OPEN Energy Innovation Program (OPEN Energy) provides an avenue for the agency to consider these proposals for funding. 

Please see the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) below for details.​​

Program Purpose: Proposals must be consistent with MEA's mission and address the topics outlined in the FOA below. 

Type of Program: Non-competitive Grant.

Program Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted, and eligible proposals will be considered, throughout the fiscal year as long as funds are available. However, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications no later than January 24, 2025, for best chance of consideration.  

Anticipated Program Budget: The Program does have a set funding amount, funding is based on the quality of applications received and outcomes related to  energy efficiency,  renewable energy, transportation, climate change mitigation, and resiliency projects.​

Program Documents:

For more information regarding the OPEN Energy Innovation Gr​a​nt Program, contact Garry Aime, the MEA program manager, by email at garry.aime@maryland.gov or by phone at 443-306-8149.

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