STAMFORD – The City of Stamford 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 and buildings. The grant will also be used to fund distributed clean energy generation and storage opportunities, and climate resilience.
After receiving the grant, the city 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 Dec. 2, but will remain open through Jan. 15, 2026. Developers, contractors, financiers, institutions, and community-based organizations are encouraged to apply. The project is being done in a partnership with the Connecticut Green Bank.
“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.”
The grant was made possible by the Coalition for Green Capital 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. ICLEI is an organization committed to sustainable urban development.
“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 Mayor Caroline Simmons.
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,” said Bryan Garcia, president and CEO, Connecticut Green Bank. “By fostering public-private partnerships, we’re investing in communities most impacted by energy affordability and climate resiliency.”
