Funding Applications Open for Community Partnership Program to Educate Communities About Clean Energy Programs and Services
Funding Applications Open for Community Partnership Program to Educate Communities About Clean Energy Programs and Services
Contracts for up to $30,000 will be awarded to organizations in Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties
For Immediate Release
September 30, 2024
Press Contact:
Jenna Tenney | Manager of Communications and Community Engagement
(925) 378-6747 | communications@mceCleanEnergy.org
SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif. — Local electricity provider, MCE, is now accepting submissions for its newly launched Community Partnership Program. The program offers contracts to fund local organizations including non-profits, government agencies, and other community-based organizations to educate communities about MCE’s clean energy programs and services. MCE will be awarding up to 8 partners with up to $30,000 each for applicants who bring forward the most creative and impactful proposals. The deadline to submit applications is October 21, 2024 with contracts aiming to launch in January 2025.
“MCE’s Community Partnership Program will support the efforts of local organizations who are already doing the feet-on-the-street work to encourage clean energy adoption,” said Dawn Weisz, MCE CEO. “We’re aiming to amplify both MCE’s work and the work of our partners to create a more holistic approach to clean energy adoption, awareness, and education.”
Organizations who wish to submit offers to MCE must submit a scope of work no more than five pages in length including:
- A description of strategies and tactics for conducting general outreach
- A plan for collaboration with MCE’s outreach team
- Optional scope of work for specific campaigns focused on local contractor education related to electrification, MCE’s Small Business Energy Advantage program, clean transportation and mobility options, and/or low-income and underserved communities.
Submissions will be evaluated based on the completeness of applications, impact on MCE customers, equity focus, estimated number of communities served, and creativity in the proposal.
For more information about the Community Partnership Program, including the complete timeline and information on how to submit your offer, please visit mceCleanEnergy.org/solicitations. Questions about the submission process must be directed to contracts@mceCleanEnergy.org.
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About MCE: MCE is a not-for-profit public agency and the preferred electricity provider for more than 585,000 customer accounts and 1.5 million residents and businesses across Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, and Solano counties. Setting the standard for clean energy in California since 2010, MCE leads with 60-100% renewable, fossil-free power at stable rates, serving a 1400 MW peak load, significantly reducing greenhouse emissions, and reinvesting millions in local programs. For more information about MCE, visit mceCleanEnergy.org, or follow us on your preferred social platform @mceCleanEnergy.
