DEEP Climate Resilience Fund

On August 24, 2026, DEEP issued an updated Energy Resilience Construction Request for Proposals (RFP) as part of the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund. The RFP will fund up to $24.1 million to support energy resilience projects that provide community benefits and incorporate a holistic approach to meeting community energy needs. Please send any questions on this opportunity to DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov. To access the RFP and other associated materials, including responses to questions, please search for solicitation number DEEP-2027-003-SW on the CT Source Bid Board at: CTsource Bid Board.

DEEP recently announced the second round of grants from the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund. DEEP awarded $5.1 million to14 municipalities, regional entities and non-profits to support projects that will proactively protect homes, businesses, and critical community lifelines from worsening floods, extreme heat and wind, and other natural hazards. Projects funded under this round include town resilience plans, engineering designs for grey and nature-based flood control infrastructure, energy infrastructure to prevent power outages, resilience and energy hubs that will serve as community gathering points for refuge and learning, and other diverse planning, design, and infrastructure projects. The Notice of Funding Opportunity from this funding round can be found below.

Application materials for DCRF 2025 (This application period is closed. Materials are provided for reference.)

• Application for Planning Category (DOC)
• Application for Advancement Category (DOC)
• Timeline and Budget Justification (DOC) 
• Budget Spreadsheet (XLS)