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Buildings of Excellence Competition

Buildings of Excellence Competition

Supports zero-carbon multifamily building innovation in New York through competitive grants.

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The NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Competition funds the design, construction, and operation of low- and zero-carbon, climate-resilient multifamily buildings in New York State. Administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) through the Clean Energy Fund's Market Development portfolio, the program has provided cumulative funding of $68 million to $83 million…

What this grant funds

Multifamily residential buildings achieving zero-carbon or carbon-neutral performance, energy efficiency, resilience, and community health outcomes.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$10M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.nyserda.ny.gov