IID announces over $35K in grants available for Imperial County schools
Marcos Icahuate
IMPERIAL, Calif. (KYMA) – Local Imperial County schools are eligible to receive funding for the Imperial Irrigation District’s (IID) Grants for Energy Modernization in Schools (GEMS) program.
Over $1 million was awarded in 2025 to 20 local schools to support energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades.
“Programs like GEMS allow IID to reinvest in our schools while promoting energy efficiency and long-term savings,” said IID Board Chairwoman Karin Eugenio. “These improvements make a meaningful difference for students, teachers, and school districts.”
Applications open on Monday, February 2, 2026 with the deadline on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Schools interested in applying can sign up here.