TOMORROW is your last chance to apply for the $6.9 million Renew America’s Schools Prize! Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of this change-making competition. 

As a reminder, the prize is seeking K-12 public schools with a demonstrated need for energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. Teams that win the $300,000 Phase 1 (Prize) will have the opportunity to enter into a cooperative agreement with the DOE. 

Ready to apply? Here’s how to get started: 

  1. Register on HeroX (click “Solve this Challenge”)
  2. Build your submission package:
    1. Technical Narrative (template provided)
    2. Energy Justice Mapping Tool Reports (template provided as needed)
    3. School Energy Assessment (SEA Form) Tool Reports (template provided)
    4. Community Benefits Plan (CBP) (template provided)
  3. Hit Submit before 5 pm ET! Late submissions will not be considered. 

Please see the official Renew Schools Prize rules for additional submission details, and explore the Resources tab to view all available resources that can help you craft your submission.  

Reach out to the prize team directly at schools@doe.gov with any further questions. Good luck!