Ready, Set, Solar! For Rural Businesses Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Farmers
- Rural small business owners
- Multiple states where SUN operates (Arizona, Colorado, D.C., Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia)
Overview
Program Type: Educational support program (not a direct grant)
Overview:
A 10-week program that helps walk farmers and rural small business owners through the REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) application process.
Focus Areas
- Solar energy installation for rural businesses
- Energy efficiency projects
- Grant writing and application assistance
Eligibility
- Farmers
- Rural small business owners
What SUN Provides
- Real-life examples of successful solar installations
- Credible information about solar technology
- Personalized experience and guidance
- Support navigating federal grant opportunities
Geographic Scope
- Multiple states where SUN operates (Arizona, Colorado, D.C., Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia)
Contact
- Learn more at solarunitedneighbors.org
- Farmers and rural small businesses can also learn more and apply for REAP through their state Rural Development office
What Solar United Neighbors Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $152K
- Median grant
- $21K
- Range
- $20K–$111K
- By dollars: District of Columbia 73%, Minnesota 14%, California 13%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Duluth, MN; San Diego, CA.
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Earth Spark International · Washington, DC
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One Roof Community Housing · Duluth, MN
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$21K
Solar Rights Alliance · San Diego, CA
Solar industry outreach and relationship building for 2024
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Solar
- Agriculture
- Small businesses
- Workforce development
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