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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National Park Michigan Mobility Challenge (NPMMC) Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive challenge issued to the global mobility industry to identify and deploy advanced mobility and electrification technologies in Michigan's National Parks.	Not published	Varies
Commercial & Multifamily Funding / Rebates Community Office for Resource Efficiency · Foundation Rolling · $50K – $200K	Rolling	$50K – $200K
Solar Grants All Points North Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Livestock Waste Management: Anaerobic Digesters NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among active programs offered by the Foundation. Specific details not provided in website content.	Not published	Varies
Community Solar LMI-PPA Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to Community Solar Subscriber Organizations to offset costs associated with Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) enabling clean energy to be offered to Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI), overburdened, and underserved communities at…	Not published	Varies
Energy-Saving Trees Program National Arbor Day Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $14 – $50 A community tree distribution program designed to help local governments and organizations establish "community canopy" projects by distributing trees to homeowners and tracking their environmental and energy benefits.	Rolling	$14 – $50
Traditional Utility Assistance Grant Fuel Fund of Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Traditional program provides financial assistance to BGE residential customers who do not qualify for the Power of One (single-parent households) or Silver Lights (60+ or critical medical needs) programs.	Not published	Varies
Local Grant Development Assistance West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Grant Development Assistance program offers technical support to municipalities, nonprofits, and partnerships seeking funding for infrastructure and clean energy projects.	Not published	Varies
Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program Economic Development Authority · State Not published · $5M – $250M	Not published	$5M – $250M
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Western Nebraska Housing Opportunities · Foundation Not published · Varies Energy Efficiency Projects (minimum $6,000 project cost): Renewable Energy Projects (minimum $10,000 project cost): Twin Cities Development Association, Inc.	Not published	Varies
Good Energy Grant Fund Groundswell Capital · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The EmPower Massachusetts program, managed by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, provides crucial funding ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 for innovative projects that enhance clean energy access for underserved communities.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Community Wind Grant Program (CWGP) Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Energy Efficiency Equity Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies A program designed to support energy efficiency projects and activities benefiting low-to-moderate income (LMI) Marylanders. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit	Not published	Varies
Community Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants Illinois Finance Authority · Foundation Not published · $20K – $1.8M The Community Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants, administered by the Illinois Finance Authority, aims to deploy over $14 million in federal funds for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.	Not published	$20K – $1.8M
Energy – Community Wood Grant Program   US Forest Service · State Not published · $100 Funds shovel-ready projects to install a community wood energy system or to build or expand an innovative wood product facility.	Not published	$100
Community Assistance for Residential Energy (CARE) Program - Weatherization Inland Power and Light · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CARE Program provides weatherization upgrades and repair options for eligible members. Many upgrade options are available to improve home energy efficiency.	Rolling	Varies
Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies Assists low-to-moderate income-qualified households to reduce energy consumption, lower utility bills, improve health and safety, and home comfort with installation of energy efficiency and lower gas emission measures in their homes at no…	Not published	Varies
Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · $500K – $5M The Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) aims to promote the adoption of advanced energy efficiency and decarbonization technologies in California's food processing sector.	Not published	$500K – $5M
Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment & Infrastructure Grants The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $800K The Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment & Infrastructure Grants aim to equip Massachusetts residents for the growing clean energy workforce, projected to expand by over 34,000 jobs by 2030.	Not published	$50K – $800K
Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) Grant Independent Electricity System Operator · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) aims to enhance the capacity of First Nation and Métis communities to engage in energy projects.	Not published	Up to $500K
BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today) Inland Power and Light · Foundation Rolling · Low interest financing at 5% The BEST program is a 5% low interest financing program designed to help members complete energy saving projects in residential and commercial properties.	Rolling	Low interest financing at 5%
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Federal Not published · $2K – $500K REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application.Contact State Energy Coordinators with…	Not published	$2K – $500K
Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance (NY) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance program, offered by NYSERDA, aims to enhance solar access for low-to-moderate income households in New York.	Not published	Up to $200K

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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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