Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Grant

The Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Grant, administered by The Denver Foundation, is designed to support renewable energy projects for Colorado nonprofits and public entities. This initiative helps organizations reduce energy costs and reinvest savings into community programs, while also promoting awareness of renewable energy benefits. Grants typically range from $15,000 to $40,000, with funding sourced from contributions by Xcel Energy customers. Note that this grant program is currently on hold.

NOTE: This grant program is currently on hold.
The Denver Foundation is pleased to invite qualified nonprofits to apply for funding from the Renewable Energy Trust, a donor-advised fund of The Denver Foundation. Renewable Energy Trust supports renewable energy projects for Colorado nonprofit organizations and public entities. The installed renewable energy projects help nonprofit and public organizations offset their energy costs, allowing energy savings to be reinvested in many community programs.
Renewable Energy Trust projects also help educate and inform the public about the benefits of renewable energy, and reduce the carbon footprint of the facility where they are installed. The program is funded through contributions from Xcel Energy’s residential and business customers, either with lump-sum donations or through a premium on energy bills.
Funding
Grants from the fund typically range from $15,000 – $40,000.

Eligibility

Your organization must be a public organization or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3).
The project is within Xcel Energy’s service area in Colorado, with priority given to electric customers.
Those that have received a previous grant must wait one year to apply again.

Ineligibility

The project will not be used for commercial or individual benefit.