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 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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Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maryland Energy Administration's Fiscal Year 2025 Commercial, Industrial & Agricultural Grant Program offers funding to Maryland-based commercial, industrial, non-profit, and agricultural entities.	Not published	Varies
Smart Thermostat Program Nebraska Municipal Power Pool · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 Provides a cash incentive of up to $100 paid directly to residential customers to help cover the cost of installing a qualifying smart thermostat.	Not published	Up to $100
Revolving Loan Fund Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers a Revolving Loan Fund to support energy efficiency and decarbonization projects for single-family homes.	Not published	Up to $400K
Catalytic Funding for Design and Engineering Solutions Grant Autodesk Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The Autodesk Foundation offers Catalytic Funding for Design and Engineering Solutions, providing nonprofits and startups with essential capital to develop innovative, sustainable solutions across key areas including Energy, Health, and…	Not published	$100K – $1M
Department of Transportation - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Funds Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies : The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula funds brings federal funding to Minnesota to help build out an Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network over five federal fiscal years (FFY 2022- FFY 2026).	Not published	Varies
Energy – Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grant Program U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) · Federal Not published · Up to $300 Supports retrofit or replacement of existing diesel engines, vehicles, and equipment with certified engine configurations and verified retrofit and idle reduction technologies.Eligible diesel vehicles, engines, and equipment…	Not published	Up to $300
Research and Development Grant Program Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) · Foundation Not published · $200K The Research and Development Grant Program by the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) supports innovative projects in wastewater, water management, solid waste, and energy resource development.	Not published	$200K
DEED Student Research Grants American Public Power Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The DEED Student Research Grants provide financial support for students pursuing careers in energy-related fields.	Not published	Up to $4K
VLITE General Grants Program Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M As of FY 2019, VLITE allocates grant funding as follows: VLITE supports Vermont's goal that by 2050, 90% of all Vermont's energy needs (transportation, buildings, electric power) will be met by renewable sources, with overall energy…	Not published	Up to $1M
GFO-25-603 - California’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program – Solicitation 6 Community Charging Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The California Energy Commission (CEC) has allocated up to $59,484,345 for the GFO-24-603 program aimed at enhancing the reliability of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.	Not published	Up to $200K
Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant Program (EECBG) ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grid Hardening for Small and Rural Communities Grant Program Colorado Energy Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Grid Hardening for Small and Rural Communities Grant Program aims to enhance the resilience of rural electric cooperatives and municipal utilities in Colorado by funding essential power grid improvements.	Not published	Up to $1M
Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Free rooftop solar panel installation program for low-income homeowners in Imperial Valley, California.	Not published	Varies
N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry Financial Assistance Program: Climb to Managing Community Package - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Grant North Carolina Forest Service · Foundation Not published · $5.6M Easily learn more about the N.C. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027.	Not published	$5.6M
Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (GFO-22-901) Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (GFO-22-901) aims to fund innovative projects that utilize advanced technologies for the direct capture of atmospheric carbon.	Not published	Varies
ACT 129 Energy Micro Loan Program West Penn Energy Fund · Foundation Rolling · $10K – $50K	Rolling	$10K – $50K
GFO-25-301 - Distributed Resources for Innovative Vehicle Energization Strategies (DRIVES) Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · $2M – $4.5M The GFO-25-301 initiative by the California Energy Commission seeks to fund innovative technology demonstrations that enhance the integration of distributed energy resources into commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.	Not published	$2M – $4.5M
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Assists eligible households with home heating and cooling costs. Part of a broader assistance application that also includes emergency energy assistance and other support services.	Not published	Varies
Replacing, Removing, or Upgrading Underground Storage Tanks Grant State Water Resources Control Board · State Not published · Varies RUST grants may be used to finance up to 100 percent of the costs necessary to upgrade, remove, or replace UST project tanks to comply with the requirements of Health and Safety Code sections 25284.1, 25292.05, 25292.4, 25292.5, or 41954.	Not published	Varies
Texas Backup Power Package (TBPP) Program Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 A program to help qualifying critical facilities acquire and install standardized Texas Backup Power Packages to ensure community resilience during grid failures and emergencies.	Not published	Up to $500
Galveston Community Impact Grant The Mary Moody Northen Endowment · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Galveston Community Impact Grant, funded by the Mary Moody Northen Endowment, supports essential purchases and renovations for non-profit organizations in Virginia and Texas.	Not published	Up to $20K
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants of $2,000-$20,000 are available for communities with populations under 15,000 for energy planning and project development to reduce energy use and fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency.	Not published	Varies
Tree Campus Higher Education Program: Nevada Grant National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tree Campus Higher Education Program, facilitated by the National Arbor Day Foundation, empowers colleges and universities to cultivate community forests and enhance campus environments.	Not published	Varies
Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) offers grants for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) projects in Delaware, supporting non-residential facilities in enhancing energy efficiency.	Not published	Up to $250K

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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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