Innovative Lighting Systems



Please review these easy steps to proceed with your online application:

Step 1: Read the Energy Efficiency Innovative Lighting Upgrade Program Guidelines and Criteria. The Guidelines and Criteria provide information on funding levels and eligibility requirements.  In order to be considered for a grant, you must submit a Letter of Inquiry electronically by January 19, 2012 or July 19, 2012. This review process lasts approximately four months, with awards made in early May and November.

Step 2: 

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Step 3: Complete All Required Application Fields Online. The online application will prompt you complete all required items.  If you do not complete all requirements, you will not be able to submit a complete application.  You will need to describe the proposed project, explains the need for the project, and summarizes the total project expenses and proposed sources of funding (including the specific amount requested from the Foundation).

The Foundation allows for the submission of one additional document (e.g., business plan, energy audit, organization chart, etc.) in the online application.  (If you can not access a required attachment, we ask that you create a word document to explain why it was omitted and to then upload that in the place of the required document. If you have any questions about the required attachments, please contact us prior to submitting your proposal.)

 

Step 4: Review and Submit Your Online Application. Once you are finished entering information and attaching any required documents, click "Review and Submit." You will have an opportunity to review materials before submitting your application. If any elements are missing, you will be prompted to complete the relevant section or attach the needed document before moving forward.

After clicking "Submit," you will receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, please check your spam or junk folders for the message.

Once you have submitted an application online, please do not mail a duplicate hard copy or any additional attachments or information. Program officers will contact you if they have questions or need additional information.