The City of Stamford Receives $250,000 Grant to Develop a Pipeline of Clean Energy and Climate Resilience Projects
The Municipal Investment Fund market building grant provides the City of Stamford with resources to identify a pipeline of clean energy and climate resilience projects that aim to create jobs, reduce energy prices, and help Stamford advance its climate and energy goals control of its climate and energy future.
Stamford, CT (Nov. 11, 2025) – The City of Stamford is proud to announce that our community has received a $250,000 market building grant through the Municipal Investment Fund, to develop a public-private partnership plan to develop an innovative pipeline of projects across zero-emission transportation projects, zero-emission buildings, distributed clean energy generation and storage opportunities, and climate resilience.
The grant was made possible by the CGC and ICLEI USA. Stamford was selected along with 49 other communities out of 114 across 48 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and tribal nations that applied.
“This grant from the Municipal Investment Fund will accelerate Stamford’s clean energy innovation and equitable economic growth. By working with our partners at the Connecticut Green Bank, we are ensuring that the transition to a cleaner economy benefits every neighborhood—from reducing energy costs to creating good local jobs,” said Caroline Simmons, Mayor of Stamford.
In partnership with the Connecticut Green Bank, Stamford will use public-private partnerships to create a cost-effective strategy that advances a pipeline of affordable clean energy projects and future economic developments to meet the needs of the community.
“The Municipal Investment Fund represents an important opportunity for Stamford and for Connecticut’s clean energy future. By fostering public-private partnerships, we’re investing in communities most impacted by energy affordability and climate resiliency. The Connecticut Green Bank is proud to support Stamford in building a vibrant, equitable clean energy market that creates jobs, lowers energy costs, and improves quality of life for all,” said Bryan Garcia, President and CEO, Connecticut Green Bank.
The City of Stamford, in partnership with the Connecticut Green Bank, has released a Request for Information, seeking project ideas across clean energy, building decarbonization, zero-emissions transportation, and climate resilience projects. Responses are due by December 2, 2025, but will remain open through January 15, 2026. Developers, contractors, financiers, institutions, and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply.
“This funding is about unlocking local leadership and moving forward the kinds of projects that communities have been ready to deliver for years,” said Saharnaz Mirzazad, Executive Director of ICLEI USA. “These awards show how public-private partnerships can lead to real progress on energy, infrastructure, and economic resilience. These projects make communities safer, lower energy costs and meet local needs head-on.”