Funding for Sustainable Design

While many sustainable design solutions do not cost more than traditional solutions, there are some materials and technologies that may cost more initially. Following are some sources of additional funding that may be considered at the local, regional and federal levels.

Federal Grants

• Smart Communities Network Funding Opportunities
  Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN)
• U.S. Department of Energy
  Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

State Grants

• Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy

Regional Grants

• Sustainable Building Grants
  California Integrated Waste Management Board
• Residential and Commercial LEED Grants
  Portland, Oregon
• Sustainable Building Program
  Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance

Iowa Funding Sources

• Solid Waste Alternatives Program

Other Sources

• The McAdams Group