The Clean Buildings Unit is excited to announce a new Request for Applications (RFA) aimed at assisting both public and private building owners in complying with the Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS). This combined RFA offers four funding sources that can potentially cover the cost associated with some CBPS requirements. The available funding sources are:
- Clean Building Performance Grants ($4.8 million)
- Energy Audits for Public Buildings ($12.2 million)
- Energy Efficiency Retrofit Grants ($10.6 million)
- State Project Improvement Grants ($4.8 million)
This combined RFA format provides a single application process for building owners to apply for any or all four programs. The application predominantly requires short and factual responses rather than long narratives, which significantly reduces administrative burden on building owners seeking access to funding set aside for them by the Washington State Legislature.
Access the RFA materials in this Box folder.
Most of the funding for these RFA programs comes from the Climate Commitment Act. This includes all Clean Buildings Performance Grants, all Energy Audits for Public Buildings, and $10 million of the Energy Retrofit Grants. An additional $1 million for Energy Retrofit Grants, along with all State Project Improvement grants, is funded through the state building construction account.
Key dates
Important Note! You may register for both or one Preproposal Conference Date(s), but attendance is not mandatory. All questions must be directed to: [email protected]
- Performance period: Through June 30, 2027
- Register for Preproposal Conference 1 on Dec.11, 2025, 1-2 p.m.
- Register for Preproposal Conference 2 on Jan. 28, 2026, 12-1 p.m.
- Applications due: March 4, 2025, at 3 p.m.
Please email [email protected] with questions regarding this RFA or visit the incentive webpage for more information on our CBPS funding programs.