Home Weatherization Grant
NENA is pleased to offer a Weatherization Matching Grant for homeowners, renters, and
residential property owners in the four Nokomis East neighborhoods of Keewaydin, Minnehaha,
Morris Park, and Wenonah.
The intent of this Grant Program is to match expenses paid by property owners that are not
covered by rebates provided by CenterPoint Energy, the Center for Energy and Environment
(CEE), or Xcel Energy and create additional incentives to use these programs.
PLEASE NOTE: NENA will not reimburse items purchased prior to a rebate application being
submitted and approved.
Eligible Projects
Examples of eligible improvements may include, but are not limited to:
● Air sealing and insulation
● HVAC upgrades to heat pumps
● Solar panel installation
● Installation for labor performed by a non-applicant professional
● City permits required by the City of Minneapolis
Ineligible Expenses
Any project not administered through the Center for Energy and Environment and not receiving
a rebate through their program.
Eligibility
The property must be located in the Keewaydin, Minnehaha, Morris Park, or Wenonah
neighborhoods. Nokomis East homeowners and property owners of 1-4 unit multi-family
properties are eligible to participate in the project. NENA staff may support renters to work with their landlord to apply.
An individual property may receive one NENA grant within a 36-month period. (NENA Grants
include Curb Appeal, Home Security, Weatherization, Staying Place Grants, etc.) Subsequent
applications cannot cover the same or similar projects funded in previous applications.
Selection Process
This is a first-come, first-served project. If the requests are greater than the amount available for the project, NENA will start a waitlist.
Application Process
In the application process, eligible participants are required to submit a project budget and cost
estimates, and submit “before” photos. Applications without photos will be considered
incomplete and will not have a spot reserved.
Online Application
Once NENA reviews and approves an application, NENA staff will email a Participant Contract
which should be signed and dated by the recipient. Once this letter is returned, work can begin.
PLEASE NOTE: NENA will not reimburse any expenses incurred prior to the contract start date.
The participant will have up to 120 days from the contract date to complete the project. If the
project is not completed within the timeframe, the contract is voided and no reimbursement will
be issued. The applicant in this situation may reapply for the project in the following grant round.
Rebate Payment Process
Participants are required to submit itemized receipts for all work and purchases, proof of
payment, and submit “after” photos. NENA staff will determine if the expenses are eligible for
reimbursement based upon funding source restrictions, the signed contract requirements, and the dates of service and purchases.
Example: The homeowner applied with an estimated project total of $300. The final actual cost
of the project was $250. The homeowner pays all expenses and then submits a Reimbursement Request Form to NENA. Once the request is approved, NENA will mail a check for $125 (half of the estimated or actual cost, whichever is lower).
This is a $1 to $1 matching program. The applicant will incur at least half of the cost of the project.
NENA will not increase the reimbursement if the total cost of the project exceeds the requested
amount in the contract. NENA staff may also determine the property owner did not match 50%
of the total cost of the project and may reduce the amount of the reimbursement.
Complete Reimbursement Form
Application Agreements
In the application, you will be asked to agree to the following project guidelines.
1. I understand that NENA will review my application and if approved, will email a
contract. No work may begin until the contract is emailed by NENA. From the date of the
contract, I have 120 days to complete my project. If I do not, the funding will be returned
to the pool and I will be eligible to reapply in the next grant round. Within the 60 days, I
will keep NENA informed of my progress. If I do not think I can complete my project, I
will notify NENA as soon as possible, so that funding can be used by another neighbor.
2. I understand that this is a reimbursement program. I will not receive payment until I have
completed the project and submitted the Reimbursement Form. Additionally, I will
submit: 1) Copies of all receipts/invoices 2) Proof of Payment (canceled checks/credit
card, etc.) and 3) “Before” and “After” photos. I understand that this must be submitted
within 6 months of the contract. I understand that it may take up to 30 days for NENA to
process my request, get checks processed, signed, and mailed.
3. I understand that I pay all expenses upfront. I understand this is a $1 to $1 matching
program. I am responsible for half, and possibly more of the cost of the project. For
example: if the total cost of my project after applicable rebates is over $1,000, my
responsibility will be more than 50% of the project. NENA’s reimbursement is capped at
$500. I understand the reimbursement amount is based on half of the actual cost after
other rebates have been received, whichever is lower. I understand the following two
reimbursement calculation scenarios. 1) I applied with an estimated project total of $300,
and the final actual cost of the project was $250. Once my reimbursement request is
approved, NENA will mail a check for $125. 2) I applied with an estimated project total
of $400, and the final actual cost of the project was $450. Once my reimbursement
request is approved, NENA will mail a check for $200.