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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BEL Beneficial Electrification Grants Beneficial Electrification League · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
Youth Awards Program National Energy Education Development Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual awards program recognizing schools and student teams for their excellence in energy education and energy-related projects.	Not published	Varies
2026 Energy Assistance Outreach Funding Awards Energy Outreach Colorado · Foundation Not published · $605K Funding to support community-based energy assistance outreach efforts across Colorado.	Not published	$605K
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program The Funders Network Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K – $150K Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant program led by The Funders Network and the Urban Sustainability Directors Network that connects local government and philanthropy to invest in sustainability projects.	Not published	$45K – $150K
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative - Catalyst Grant Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Frankenthaler Climate Initiative's Catalyst Grant supports organizations in the visual arts sector to take quick, impactful actions toward sustainability.	Not published	Up to $20K
Weatherization Assistance Program Grow South Dakota · Foundation Rolling · Varies Weatherization is a service to assist individuals in providing energy-efficient measures in their homes.	Rolling	Varies
GFO-25-901 - California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC) Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · $640K – $5M The GFO-25-901 program, administered by the California Energy Commission, aims to enhance the workforce for residential building electrification and efficiency training.	Not published	$640K – $5M
McKnight Foundation: Midwest Climate and Energy Grant The McKnight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The McKnight Foundation's Midwest Climate and Energy Grant focuses on funding initiatives that address the climate crisis while promoting equity in the Midwest.	Not published	Varies
Data Center Energy Efficiency Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies This competitive program provides incentives to encourage the implementation of cost-effective energy efficiency technologies in Maryland data centers.	Not published	Varies
Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades program, managed by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers grants for energy-efficient equipment upgrades to qualifying grocery stores.	Not published	$25K – $250K
Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program Jo-Carroll Energy Inc (NFP) · Foundation Rolling · $200 – $10K	Rolling	$200 – $10K
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies The program aims to reduce the financial burden of acquiring and installing charging stations, and increase EV adoption in support of the state’s EV deployment and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals. County Government, For-Profit…	Not published	Varies
Building Science Technical Assistance RFQ Enterprise Community Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Enterprise Green Accelerator (EGA) seeks to qualify firms and consultants for technical assistance and predevelopment services.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Kentucky Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program in Kentucky, led by the National Arbor Day Foundation, encourages colleges to cultivate their community forests.	Not published	Varies
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program Environmental Protection · State Not published · $2.5M – $50M	Not published	$2.5M – $50M
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Training Grant Big Step Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.6M Federal funding to expand Wisconsin's trade-skills workforce through training for electric vehicle (EV) charging station installation and maintenance.	Not published	$1.6M
CORE Commercial & Multifamily Grants Community Office for Resource Efficiency · Foundation Rolling · Up to $200K 'Get up to $200,000 to Advance Your Commercial or Multifamily Project.' CORE provides funding for energy efficiency and electrification projects through grants and rebates.	Rolling	Up to $200K
School Bus: Advisory Services Program RFP Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Varies The School Bus Advisory Services Program, offered by MassCEC, provides free advisory services to public school districts in Massachusetts to help them overcome barriers to electrifying their bus fleets.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Ohio Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program in Ohio, facilitated by the National Arbor Day Foundation, aims to enhance college campuses through sustainable tree management and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Decarbonizing Public Schools Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies This program aims to help Local Education Agencies (LEAs) develop capacity and advance strategies for promoting clean and efficient energy use within their portfolio of current and future K-12 schools and support facilities.	Not published	Varies
BeSmart Home Energy Loan Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Offers low-interest unsecured financing to improve home energy efficiency through replacement and upgrading of windows, appliances, heating, cooling and ventilation systems and whole house envelope improvements across the state.	Not published	Varies
MI Clean Diesel Grants Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Foundation Not published · $25K – $500K The Michigan Clean Diesel Grant Program, managed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), aims to reduce diesel emissions by funding projects that replace outdated vehicles and equipment with electric…	Not published	$25K – $500K
Energy Subsidy Program Norton Sound Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $575 NSEDC's Energy Subsidy Program provides direct financial assistance to households in member communities to offset energy and heating fuel costs.	Not published	$500 – $575
Maryland Data Center Energy Efficiency Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies	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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