How much funding does AES & REpowering Schools 2026 Seed Grant Program provide?

AES & REpowering Schools 2026 Seed Grant Program provides $20,000 total ($5,000 per team, up to 4 teams) in funding.

AES & REpowering Schools 2026 Seed Grant Program

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Funding Amount

$20,000 total ($5,000 per team, up to 4 teams)

Deadline

May 8, 2026

30 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

AES & REpowering Schools 2026 Seed Grant Program

Program Name: Empowering College Student Teams to Advance Stakeholder Engagement and Renewable Energy Policy

Purpose: Support college student teams in conducting meaningful research and projects related to stakeholder engagement and renewable energy policy

Geographic Scope: United States (accredited institutions)

Funding Details

Total Funding: $20,000
Award per Team: $5,000
Number of Awards: Up to 4 teams
Project Duration: One academic semester (Fall 2026)

Focus Areas

Stakeholder Engagement: Strategies for involving community members, local governments, and other key parties in renewable energy projects
Solar Agrivoltaics/Dual-Use: Exploring the integration of solar energy systems with agricultural activities
Energy Justice: Ensuring equitable access to renewable energy resources and addressing disparities
Community Opposition & Sentiment: Investigating causes of community resistance and fostering positive relationships
Stakeholder Mapping: Analyzing different groups impacted by renewable energy projects
Advocacy for Government Support: Developing strategies to increase policy backing and public funding

Eligibility

Applicants: College student teams and their faculty advisors from accredited institutions in the United States
Team Composition: Minimum 2 college students per team
Academic Background: Encouraged to include diverse disciplines (engineering, policy, environmental science, communications)
Faculty Advisor: Required to oversee and support the project

Grant Criteria

Project Proposal: Must clearly outline research question, objectives, methodology, anticipated outcomes, and relevance to focus areas
Stakeholder Engagement: Proposals must describe how project will engage stakeholders
Community Impact: Preference for projects demonstrating potential for positive and lasting impact on local communities with plans for sharing findings
Feasibility: Project must be achievable within one semester with realistic timeline and budget
Reporting: Recipients required to submit final report summarizing outcomes, challenges, and recommendations

Contact Information

Contact: Remy Pangle Email: [Available on website] Organization: REpowering Schools & Advanced Energy United (AES) Address: 1401 Technology Drive Suite 120/MSC 4905, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 Phone: (540) 568-8768 Email: info@repoweringschools.org

How to Apply

Application Process & Timeline

Application Opens: April 15, 2026

Application Deadline: May 8, 2026

Award Notification: June 2026

Project Implementation: Fall 2026 semester (or as specified in award notification)

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application (available at top of page starting April 15, 2026) 2. Include project proposal with: - Research question - Objectives - Methodology - Anticipated outcomes - Relevance to one or more focus areas - Description of stakeholder engagement plan - Community impact plan - Realistic timeline and budget 3. Provide team member information and faculty advisor details 4. Submit final report after project completion summarizing outcomes, challenges, and recommendations

Support Resources

REpowering Schools and AES offer a two-part Virtual Learning Series to help prospective applicants build stronger proposals, focused on stakeholder and community engagement with insights from industry professionals.

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