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The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is launching a new funding opportunity through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C‑MAP), with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE).
This latest solicitation offers up to $2.5 million in direct project funding supported by $1 million in technical assistance to help energy providers, local governments, and community organizations develop or enhance microgrids serving remote or isolated regions across the United States.
Microgrids play a critical role in delivering affordable, reliable, resilient, and secure electricity in remote areas with high energy costs and poor grid reliability. By generating, storing, and managing electricity within a defined boundary, microgrids can operate independently or alongside the larger grid—supplying energy needs locally.
This second C‑MAP funding round places a strong emphasis on measurable microgrid solutions that support industrial development, including projects serving large energy users such as critical mineral operations and enterprise‑scale computing centers. Strengthening microgrid infrastructure in these regions can help industrial, commercial, public safety, and national security facilities access the dependable energy systems they need to operate and grow. In addition, all projects should support the development of common configurations and development approaches that additional communities and industries can replicate within their own contexts.
