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May an Institution of Higher Education use Education Stabilization funds to support new construction?

April 26, 2017Construction Education funds higher education institution Stabilization support

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May an Institution of Higher Education use Education Stabilization funds to support new construction?

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No, according to Guidance on the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund Program, an IHE may use Education Stabilization funds only for modernization, renovation, or repair activities. See pages 34-38 of the Guidance. Q: Can school districts and community college districts apply directly for State Energy Program (SEP) and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds or do they have to partner with a city, county or other entity? A: Only the designated State Energy Office is eligible to apply to the Department of Energy (DOE) for SEP funds. Only specified cities and counties (as listed in DOE’s Funding Opportunity Announcement) are eligible to apply to DOE for EECBG funds. Funding solicitations for elibible projects will be released by those entities. Q: What has the Department of Education recommended to decision makers using ARRA funds for school modernization that will improve educational outcomes and advance reforms? A: The Education Department’s recommendation is to moderni