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MarylandGrant Program

Decarbonizing Public Schools Program

You getIncentive amounts and maximums vary by area of interest (AOI).
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Quick facts

Incentive type
Grant Program
Amount
Incentive amounts and maximums vary by area of interest (AOI).
Administrator
Maryland Energy Administration in partnership with the Interagency Commission on School Construction
Funding source
Strategic Energy Investment Fund, Climate Action Plan and Alternative Compliance Program
Program budget
$36 million
Applies to
State, Schools
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaics, Yes; specific technologies not identified

Dates

Source last updated
November 4, 2025

About this incentive

The Decarbonizing Public Schools Program aims to help schools develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use in current and future k-12 schools and support agencies. The program includes both formula and competitive funding for activities such as energy data management, net zero energy design considerations for public school planning, solar installations, and energy efficiency upgrades. Incentive amounts and maximums vary by area of interest (AOI). Please see the program website and documents below for more information, or contact schools.mea@maryland.gov​. AOI1 Capacity Building for Energy Management AOI2 Energy Efficiency AOI3 Solar on Schools AOI4 Net Zero Energy Schools

Data updated . Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.