Energy Efficiency Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 336 active energy efficiency grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 141 list an award amount, with a median of $200K.

Grants tracked: 336; from 182 funders
Median award: $200K; middle half $20K–$1M
Total listed funding: $130.1M; across 141 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 24; 8 with a published date

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Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program Grant Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska Clean Diesel Rebate Program, established by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy, aims to reduce harmful diesel emissions that pose serious health risks.	Not published	Varies
Power-Wise Matching Grant Program Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K – $3.5B	Not published	$4K – $3.5B
Tech Deployment Track Launch Alaska · Foundation Not published · Varies An accelerator program for market-ready startups in climate technology, energy, transportation, and industrial sectors seeking project opportunities in Alaska.	Not published	Varies
Transportation – Vermont Community Electric Vehicle Chargers Incentive Program Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · $50K – $2M Supports comprehensive turnkey services which includes technical assistance, a design for sighting of the chargers, completion of a full plan for installation, make-ready upgrades, charging hardware, and full installation of the chargers…	Not published	$50K – $2M
Bulk Fuel Assistance Grant Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fuel Fund may provide bulk fuel assistance to qualifying households age 60 and older who use bulk fuel for heating (oil, propane, kerosene, or pellets).	Not published	Varies
Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grant: Community Geothermal Planning and Pilots Phase One Planning Grants Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grant's Community Geothermal Planning and Pilots Phase One Grants aim to accelerate the deployment of community-scale geothermal energy systems.	Not published	$100K – $250K
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Prescriptive Pathway Grants Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) offers Prescriptive Pathway Grants to non-residential facilities in Delaware to enhance energy efficiency.	Not published	Up to $250K
Energy – Utility and Grid Operator Technical Assistance US Department of Energy · Federal Not published · Varies Provides up to 100 hours of technical assistance and resources to support utility and grid operators in modernizing systems and planning for major industry challenges and opportunities.	Not published	Varies
CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program Community in Action · Foundation Not published · Varies Community in Action administers the CDBG Residential Housing Rehabilitation Grant/Loan Program. Community Development Block Grants are awarded to cities and counties from Business Oregon, Infrastructure Finance Authority.	Not published	Varies
CORE Commercial & Multifamily Rebates Community Office for Resource Efficiency · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K Rebate amounts for energy efficiency and fuel switching projects are '50% of the project cost up to $25,000 for standard participants' and '50% of the project cost up to $50,000 for Community Priority Participants.' Rebates are available…	Rolling	Up to $50K
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: New Jersey Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program in New Jersey, managed by the Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges and universities to enhance their green spaces.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Energy Navigators: Promotoras for Energy Assistance Energy Outreach Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies A statewide initiative that equips trusted community leaders/promotoras with training and culturally relevant tools to help Colorado residents understand and access programs that reduce household energy burden, support energy education and…	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Pennsylvania Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, led by the Arbor Day Foundation, aims to enhance college campuses through tree planting and care.	Not published	Varies
Iowa Energy Saving Loans Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $200M	Not published	$200M
Commercial & Industrial Lighting Program South Central Power Company Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $25K	Rolling	Up to $25K
PA Grid Resilience Grant Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $8M The Pennsylvania Grid Resilience Grant aims to enhance the state's electric grid resilience through a competitive funding opportunity.	Not published	Up to $8M
Energy - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48) US Treasury Department · Federal Not published · Varies Zero emissions solar energy property, geothermal property, fiber-optic solar property, fuel cell property, microturbine property, small wind property, offshore wind property, combined heat and power property, waste energy recovery…	Not published	Varies
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grant Rural Maryland Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grant supports rural-serving nonprofits and community colleges in enhancing agricultural education, economic development, and community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
FPL Care to Share Program (Energy Saving Assistance) Catalyst Miami Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 Emergency assistance program for low-income households at risk of utility disconnection.	Not published	Up to $750
Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Climate Friendly Homes Fund (CFHF) The Community Preservation Corporation · Foundation Not published · $250M Program announced by New York State and CPC in September 2022. CPC was selected through a Notice of Funding Availability to administer CFHF.	Not published	$250M
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program (AFIG) Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2026 program year.	Not published	Up to $500K
Sustainable Jersey Grants - PSE&G Partnership Program Sustainable Jersey · Foundation Not published · $3K – $13K The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program aims to enhance energy efficiency across New Jersey by providing support to municipalities, schools, and small businesses.	Not published	$3K – $13K
Ecumenical Fund of Grundy County: Energy Efficiency Grant Community Foundation of Grundy County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ecumenical Fund of Grundy County aims to enhance energy efficiency for low-income homes, church buildings, and nonprofit facilities in the community.	Not published	Varies

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About energy efficiency grants

Energy efficiency grants fund building retrofits, weatherization, electrification, and clean-energy programs for nonprofits, local governments, and community organizations. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is the primary federal funder, channeling its Weatherization Assistance Program through states, tribes, and roughly 700 local agencies, while DOE's Office of State and Community Energy Programs administers additional funding. These programs help organizations lower energy costs, improve building performance, and support clean-energy jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do energy efficiency grants for nonprofits award?

Of the 336 energy efficiency grants for nonprofits Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 141 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $200K, and the middle half fall between $20K and $1M. The largest is $8M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most energy efficiency grants for nonprofits?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Maryland Energy Administration (26), National Arbor Day Foundation (20), The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) (15), California Energy Commission (13), and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) (7). In all, 182 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are energy efficiency grants for nonprofits due?

Of 336 grants listed, 24 accept applications on a rolling basis, 8 have a published upcoming deadline, 44 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 260 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What energy efficiency grants are available?

Energy efficiency grants fund weatherization, building retrofits, HVAC and insulation upgrades, electrification, and clean-energy workforce programs. The DOE Weatherization Assistance Program is the largest federal source, reducing energy costs for low-income households through local agencies, and DOE state and community energy programs offer additional funding. State energy offices and utilities also administer efficiency rebates and grants.

Who funds energy efficiency projects?

The U.S. Department of Energy is the leading federal funder, distributing formula grants to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, tribes, and U.S. territories, which then contract with community action agencies, nonprofits, and local governments. State energy offices, regional utilities, and private foundations focused on climate and housing also fund efficiency work. Eligibility depends on the program — many flow through state or local administrators rather than direct federal awards.

How do nonprofits access weatherization and retrofit funding?

Many federal energy efficiency dollars reach nonprofits indirectly: DOE awards funds to states and tribes, which then contract with local agencies to deliver weatherization services. Nonprofits should connect with their state energy office or local community action agency to learn about sub-grant opportunities and income-eligibility rules. Some competitive DOE and foundation programs also fund nonprofit-led building retrofits and clean-energy initiatives directly.

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