The U.S. Department of Energy is offering funding, technical experts, and educational resources to support microgrid energy systems in rural and remote areas. The program targets energy providers, local governments, and industry to improve energy affordability, reliability, and security. It covers five topic areas, including regional coordination, integration with large energy consumers, and microgrid development or transformation. No specific budget amounts, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned in the description. This opportunity is for entities seeking to develop or enhance microgrid systems in underserved U.S. communities.

The U.S. Department of Energy is offering direct funding, technical experts, and educational resources through the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership to improve energy affordability, reliability, and security in rural and remote areas. The program supports energy providers, local governments, and industry in developing or enhancing microgrid systems that can operate independently or islanded from external infrastructure. Five topic areas are covered: regional microgrid coordination, integration with large load consumers, microgrid development, transformation of existing systems, and assessments for industrial users. No specific budget amounts, performance location, or submission timelines are mentioned in this description. An amendment was posted on June 8, 2026, to update the RFP and answer questions.

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Energy supports rural and remote communities in developing or improving microgrid energy systems to enhance affordability, reliability, and security. It targets energy providers, local governments, and industry, focusing on five topic areas: regional coordination, integration with large energy users, new development, system transformation, and industrial assessments. No specific submission timeline or budget amount is provided in this description. The location for performance is rural and remote areas of the United States. This program offers direct funding, technical expertise, and educational resources to eligible partners.