2026 Building Decarbonization Grant Program Now Accepting Applications!
The Building Decarbonization Grant program is open to applications through August 10 and will award up to $4 million for projects at BEPS-covered buildings. These grants will help fund engineering design and capital retrofit projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from recipient buildings ahead of BEPS compliance deadlines. As in 2025, OSE will prioritize buildings like nonprofits, affordable housing, senior housing, and other facilities serving frontline communities, as well as buildings whose current energy data show them exceeding upcoming BEPS greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI) targets. However, all buildings covered by BEPS are eligible and encouraged to apply. All grant information is posted on the Building Emissions Navigator webpage.
Key Details
- Pre-Application Info Session: OSE’s info session on May 6 covered the application guidelines, eligible projects, tips for project readiness, and examples of prior awardee projects. Those unable to attend can view a recording of the session and access the presentation slides on the Navigator webpage.
- Eligibility: Buildings must be covered by Seattle’s BEPS to be eligible. These include multifamily or nonresidential (i.e., commercial) buildings larger than 20,000 square feet.
- Application: Apply via the link on the Navigator webpage. In the coming weeks, OSE is hosting two information sessions on Zoom, with pre-registration required. The sessions will be recorded and posted on the Navigator webpage.
- Wednesday, May 27, 12:30 – 1:30 PM. Register here
- Tuesday, June 16, 5 – 6 PM. Register here
- Deadline: Submit the online application form by August 10, 2026, at 8 PM to be considered.
- Technical Assistance: Free technical assistance is available to applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. Buildings owned or occupied by nonprofit organizations, or serving Seattle’s Frontline communities will be prioritized, but all buildings are eligible. Apply for assistance now!
Building Emissions Navigator Coaching Cohorts
To help you understand BEPS and develop your path to compliance, the City of Seattle provides support through the Seattle Building Emissions Navigator. The Navigator offers free group training and customized technical assistance for your building — and it’s available to building operators, owners, and property management teams.
Three cohorts are currently underway, and the Navigator will host at least one additional cohort starting this fall:
- Virtual cohort with four monthly workshops, starting September 16
Before enrolling in the program, you must attend a one-hour online info session or watch the info session recording. Then email [email protected] to request an enrollment form.