Grants for Solar Energy

Last updated August 3, 2026

There are currently 154 active solar energy grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD&D) Program Grants	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	September 3, 2026	$1B
State	Research Development and Demonstration Program Grants	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	September 3, 2026	$1B
State	Research Development and Demonstration Program (RD&D) Grants	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	September 3, 2026	$1B
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	$100 – $500M
State	Transformative Climate Communities Round 6 IMPLEMENTATION Grant (FY 25-26)	Strategic Growth Council	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund Grants	Government of British Columbia	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	GFO-25-306 – Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT) Grant	California Energy Commission	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
State	Parking Lot Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Canopy with Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grant Program	MD Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Honnold Foundation Core Fund Grant	Honnold Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $150K
Foundation	Environment Initiative Grants	Roy a Hunt Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $75K
Foundation	Alternative Fueling Facilities Program RFGA Grant	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality	Rolling	$400K – $600K
Foundation	76West Clean Energy Competition	Tompkins County Area Development Inc	Rolling	$1M – $20M
State	MULTIPLE - Pooled Loan Program		Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NC GreenPower: Solar+ Schools Program	Nc Greenpower Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund Grant	Sustainable Ct Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Domestic Grants	Honnold Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Solar Program (The Solstice Project)	Community Action Partnership of Hennepin	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	$100K – $200K
Foundation	NV Energy Foundation Tribal Clean Energy Program Grant	Nevada Clean Energy Fund	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	Solar Schools Program	National Energy Education Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EnergySmarts Grant Program	United Electric Cooperative	Rolling	$100 – $1K
Foundation	Namaste Solar Foundation Grant	Namaste Solar Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Invest in Our Future Philanthropic Grant	Nevada Clean Energy Fund	Rolling	$550K

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About solar energy grants

Solar and clean energy grants fund installations, research, workforce development, and community energy programs. The Department of Energy, EPA, USDA, and state energy offices are major funders, especially after the Inflation Reduction Act expanded clean energy incentives. Both tax credits and direct grants are available for solar projects.

Solar Energy Grants by state

Browse solar energy grants available to organizations in 5 states.

Solar Energy Grants in Maryland 14 Solar Energy Grants in Washington 5 Solar Energy Grants in California 4 Solar Energy Grants in Vermont 3 Solar Energy Grants in Minnesota 1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What federal grants are available for solar projects?

The DOE's Solar Energy Technologies Office funds research and deployment. The USDA REAP program provides grants for rural solar installations. The EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund supports community solar. The Inflation Reduction Act created new direct-pay options for tax-exempt organizations, effectively functioning as grants for solar installations.

Can nonprofits get solar grants?

Yes. Nonprofits can now benefit from the IRA's direct-pay provisions for clean energy tax credits. The EPA's Solar for All program specifically serves low-income and disadvantaged communities. State programs like California's SASH and New York's NY-Sun include nonprofit pathways. Many utility companies offer solar incentive programs for nonprofits.

Are there grants for community solar projects?

Yes. The EPA's $7 billion Solar for All program is the largest community solar grant in history. USDA's Rural Energy for America Program supports rural community solar. State clean energy funds in Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois, and others specifically fund community solar development.

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