Energy Efficiency Grants for Nonprofits

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 336 active energy efficiency grants for nonprofits in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Maryland MADE (Manufacturing Assets Deployed for Energy) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The Maryland MADE grant program provides grants to small Maryland manufacturers to invest in the adoption and deployment of smart manufacturing and high-performance manufacturing technologies that will increase energy efficiency, reduce…	Not published	Varies
Main Street Initiative Small Business Empowerment Center · Foundation Not published · $30K A grant program designed to help small businesses grow and sustain their operations while making positive community impact and supporting retirement savings. Grants must be allocated across three focus areas:	Not published	$30K
State Energy Program Grant ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Virginia Natural Gas Charitable Giving: Bill Payment Assistance Grant Virginia Natural Gas · Foundation Not published · Varies Virginia Natural Gas offers a Charitable Giving program focused on supporting low-income households and seniors with their natural gas bills. The program includes weatherization projects and emergency assistance for bill payments.	Not published	Varies
SoCalREN Multifamily Program High Sierra Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K A program that provides energy efficiency upgrade incentives and technical assistance for multifamily properties. The program offers two participation pathways: one for Participating Contractors and one for Multifamily Property Owners.	Not published	Up to $1K
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program State Treasurer's Office · State Not published · Varies CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing equipment to promote alternative energy, advanced transportation and…	Not published	Varies
NJDEP: It Pay$ to Plug In Grant State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies The NJDEP: It Pay$ to Plug In Grant offers financial support for the acquisition and upkeep of electric vehicle charging stations.	Not published	Varies
Energy Division Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs · State Not published · Varies VW Settlement The approved updated Volkswagen Beneficiary Mitigation Plan is below. We are now accepting applications until October 6, 2026, 11:59 p.m.	Not published	Varies
Weatherization Assistance Program Community Action Partnership of North Dakota Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies North Dakota Community Action Agencies have been weatherizing homes since 1976. The Weatherization Assistance Program uses various measures to increase energy efficiency in homes while strengthening the health and safety of the home.	Not published	Varies
Mechanical Insulation Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies This program provides grants to eligible individuals, nonprofit organizations, and business entities to help incentivize the installation of mechanical insulation on a commercial or industrial property, thereby enabling energy-saving…	Not published	Varies
Beneficial Suggestion Program (BennySuggs) Berkeley Electric Cooperative Trust · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Beneficial Suggestions Program recognizes members for beneficial ideas that help improve Berkeley Electric Cooperative's services.	Rolling	Up to $500
GFO-23-312r2 – Round 2 Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment Grant Program California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · $5.2M – $20.7M The GFO-23-312r2 grant program aims to enhance community energy reliability and resilience in California by funding deployment projects.	Not published	$5.2M – $20.7M
Programmatic Support - Environment Pillar Award Grant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Environment Pillar Award by Honda supports nonprofit organizations and schools in the U.S. focused on sustainability.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Iowa Energy Center Grant Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $100M	Not published	$100M
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Vermont Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation, aims to enhance college campuses through tree planting and environmental stewardship.	Not published	Varies
Community Priority Participants Enhanced Funding Community Office for Resource Efficiency · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs (Recharge Colorado & Two Rivers Connect) Clean Energy Economy for the Region · Foundation Not published · Varies Example of program impact: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) employee housing project received financial support from Holy Cross Energy and a grant from the Colorado Energy Office for electric vehicle charging station…	Not published	Varies
Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $600 EAP helps income-eligible households reduce their energy burden with assistance grants paid directly to utility providers. The program assists families with low incomes in managing utility costs during the critical heating season.	Not published	Up to $600
Water Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance Program Oklahoma Rural Water Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Energy efficiency and sustainability program providing technical assistance to Oklahoma communities and water systems on water energy management.	Not published	Varies
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (MDHD ZEV Infrastructure Incentive Block Grant project) – Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane - Rollover California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles project, funded by the California Energy Commission, offers incentives for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California.	Not published	Up to $5M
Central Energy Trust: Community Grants under $5,000 Central Energy Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Central Energy Trust offers community grants up to $5,000 for energy-related projects in the Manawatu/Tararua regions. These grants aim to benefit local community organizations, including cultural, educational, and health initiatives.	Not published	Up to $5K
RFP: ADU Accelerator Demonstration Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) is launching the ADU Accelerator Demonstration RFP to promote the development of all-electric, prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in the Pioneer Valley.	Not published	Up to $500K
BETA: Roadmaps Grants The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The BETA: Roadmaps initiative by MassCEC aims to accelerate building electrification and decarbonization for non-profit and public entities in Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Grant Program (CI&A) Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies The Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural Grant Program will offer competitive grants to commercial, industrial, agricultural, and non-profit enterprises undertaking deep retrofits that significantly reduce facility energy consumption.	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 24, 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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