Program Overview

The City of Alexandria (the City) is seeking proposals from Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to participate in the Eco-City Advocates Program. The purpose of the program is to increase access to and participation in Federal, State, and City energy efficiency and mobility programs, with a focus on supporting low-income communities.

Selected CBOs will receive grant funding to recruit, support, and manage staff, who will engage with community members to increase enrollment in programs that could reduce energy burden, improve home efficiency, and support healthier living conditions. This Program advances the City’s Environmental Action Plan 2040 (EAP).

• Request for Grant Proposal

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• Increase participation in the Commonwealth’s weatherization and utilities programs by Alexandrians. Programs may include:
  • The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
  • Community Housing Partners (CHP) – Weatherization Program
  • Dominion Energy assistance programs

  • Washington Gas – Low Income Energy Audit and Weatherization Program 

     

• Help community members sign up for energy, healthy homes, and transportation programs, and share tips to lower utility bills and make homes healthier and more comfortable. Programs may include:
  • Eco-City Homes Program
  • Guaranteed Ride Home
  • Metro Lift

  • Capital Bikeshare for All

     

• Promote equity in climate action in Alexandria.

• Community-centered outreach led by trusted local advocates
• Focus on energy efficiency, utility assistance, and sustainable mobility programs
• Direct support for residents experiencing high energy burden.

• Total funding available: $30,000
• Maximum award per organization: $10,000
• Grant period: Seven months

Funds may be used for Eco-City Advocates stipends or salaries, outreach activities, community events, and related administrative costs.

This opportunity is open to community-based organizations that:

• Are based in or actively serve the City of Alexandria
• Have established trust within the communities they serve
• Have experience with community engagement, outreach, or advocacy
• Are able to recruit and support three Eco-City Advocates. 

Publish Request for Grant Proposals: March 5, 2026

•     Deadline to receive questions about the Request for Grant Proposals: March 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST

• Answers to questions received will be posted by March 20, 2026 here.
• Deadline to Receive Applications: March 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST
• Expected Announcement of Selected CBOs: April 20, 2026
• Anticipated Period of Performance: May 4, 2026 – November 30, 2026.

• Questions on the Request for Grant Proposals should be submitted to eco-cityalexandria@alexandriava.gov by March 12, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EST After this date, we may not be able to respond to any questions.
• Answers to questions received will be posted by March 20, 2026 to this website.
• To receive email notifications when addenda or other updates are posted, fill out this form. 

• Visit the Eco-City website for programs, news, and updates.
• Follow Social Media: Facebook: @EcoCityAlx | X: @EcoCityAlx | Instagram: @ecocityalx
• Sign up for Environmental eNews
• Contact Yulia Fernandez Marcos, Community Engagement & Climate Justice Manager, Yulia.fmarcos@alexandriava.gov or 703.298.3694