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Virginia Grid Reliability Improvement Program (VGRIP)

Virginia — state programUp to $1,000,000 (Federal Share) per sub-award; Total funding available: Up to $1,239,385.73Deadline: 2026-02-11
A federally funded grant program administered by Virginia Energy that partners with utility providers and other eligible entities to enhance the resilience of the electric grid against disruptive events such as extreme weather, wildfire, and natural disasters. Sub-awards support projects that reduce outage duration/frequency, modernize grid infrastructure, conduct grid modeling, harden power infrastructure, and develop a skilled workforce.

Program details

Type
grant
Amount
Up to $1,000,000 (Federal Share) per sub-award; Total funding available: Up to $1,239,385.73
Deadline
2026-02-11
Eligibility
Utility providers and other eligible entities; excludes new generation constructions, new cybersecurity investments, and large-scale battery-storage facility constructions not intended for system resilience enhancement. All awards subject to final approval from the US Department of Energy.
Status
open
Administrator
Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy)
Source: Virginia — state program. Confirm current terms with the administering agency before applying.

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