How much funding does CBSC Mini-Grants provide?

CBSC Mini-Grants provides $2,000 - $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for CBSC Mini-Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

CBSC Mini-Grants

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Funding Amount

$2,000 - $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

CBSC Mini-Grants

Purpose: Support participating CBOs in pursuit of community-led and community-owned renewable energy project development in local communities.

Eligible Uses:

Community engagement events (teach-ins, workshops, lunch-and-learns)

Project development activities (feasibility studies, project modeling, data collection)

Other expenses related to project pre-development or early-stage development

Grant Amount:

Generally $2,000 – $5,000 per mini-grant

Maximum $5,000 total per organization over the 10-week CBSC program course

One mini-grant per round per organization

Eligibility Requirements:

Active participation in CBSC program (attend webinars/workshops, submit items timely)

Completed organizational capacity assessment

Active pursuit of community-led or community-owned renewable energy project development

Engaged in community engagement, project research, and related activities

Payout & Reporting:

Payment via ACH to organization or fiscal sponsor bank account

Simple reporting template required within 3 months of grant award (1 month after max 2-month grant period)

Required Documentation Prior to Application:

Confirmation of organizational bank account (bank statement, letter, or written affirmation)

Completed W-9 form

Contact: Lee Bowser, Capacity Building Programs Manager - lbowser@psef.network

How to Apply

CBSC Mini-Grant Application

Complete Application Requirements:
1. Signed confirmation of agreement with grant guidelines
2. Brief statement of grant purpose
3. Completion of all questions on application form
4. Submission of any supporting documents related to questions
5. Details on: purpose, timeline, and budget breakdown for events/projects

Required Prior Submissions:

Organization bank account confirmation (bank statement, letter, or affirmation)

Completed W-9 form

Submit: Applications available via online form at https://psef.network/cbsc-mini-grant-guidelines/

Questions: Contact Lee Bowser at lbowser@psef.network

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