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Federal Funding Opportunities for Local Decarbonization (FFOLD) Tool

Many federal funding opportunities exist for advancing local decarbonization efforts. Navigating those opportunities and making strategic decisions on how to best utilize the funds available can be challenging.

FFOLD Tool

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Year published: 2021

Published by: American Cities Climate Challenge 

Summary

This tool helps local governments prioritize and leverage existing federal funding to advance system-wide energy transition goals—from block grants and technical assistance to competitive grants, loans, and revolving loan funds.

Note: For the tool to function effectively, users must “Enable Macros” upon opening the file.

A companion piece to this tool—”Equity Design Considerations for Federal Funding”—presents resources to help tool users and broader audiences understand energy equity. Download it from the Tools & Resources library.