SMUD Sustainable Communities Programs

SMUD Sustainable Communities and Shine Programs. Strengthening our communities together.

Shine Awards

We are pleased you are interested in funding for projects that will support Clean Energy & STEM Education, Environmental Justice & Equity,  Zero Carbon Workforce, and Inclusive Economic Development for our local community.  Applications will be accepted between June 1st and July 31st at 11:59 pm.

Eligible project types 
Shine awards are available for a variety of projects that support our Zero Carbon Plan including, but not limited to:

  • Clean Energy & STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
  • Environmental Justice & Equity:  energy-efficiency and energy conservation, clean energy solutions
  • Zero Carbon Workforce Development
  • Inclusive Economic Development
  • Collaborations and partnerships supporting our under served under resourced communities.

Attend a Technical Assistance Session - Click Here to Register

In our Technical Assistance Sessions, we will walk you through the application step by step, and answer any questions you may have.  Below is the schedule:

  1. Tuesday, June 3 - 10 AM - 12 PM
  2. Thursday, June 12 - 3 PM - 5 PM
  3. Wednesday, June 18 - 9 AM - 11 AM
  4. Tuesday, June 24- 10 AM - 12 PM
  5. Friday, July 11 - 10 AM - 12 PM (in person)
  6. Wednesday, July 16 2 PM - 4 PM
  7. Thursday, July 24 - 9 AM - 11 AM


If you need assistance, please email shine@smud.org.  Please allow a few hours for a response but we will be actively responding during the application window.

Programs