Grants for Solar Energy

Last updated July 13, 2026

There are currently 153 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 Program Grants	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	September 3, 2026	$1B
Foundation	Technical Assistance Fund (TAF)	Clean Energy Group Inc	Rolling	$180K – $200K
Foundation	SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant	Sacramento Municipal Utility District	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Sustainable Communities Grant Program	Delaware Nature Society Inc	Rolling	$1K – $75K
Foundation	Nonprofit Solar Project Grants	Community Foundation For	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tech Deployment Track	Launch Alaska	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund Grant	Sustainable Ct Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Solar Schools Program	National Energy Education Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WI/IL/IN - Green Energy Assistance Fund	Faith in Place	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SMUD Shine Program Award	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$63K
Foundation	EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (MDHD ZEV Infrastructure Incentive Block Grant project) – Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane - Rollover	California Energy Commission	Rolling	Up to $5M
Foundation	Honnold Foundation Core Fund Grant	Honnold Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $150K
Foundation	Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant	Thomasville Community Development	Rolling	$100K – $200K
Foundation	76West Clean Energy Competition	Tompkins County Area Development Inc	Rolling	$1M – $20M
Foundation	Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI)	Clean Energy Group Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	EBSCO Solar Grant	EBSCO Information Services	Rolling	$300K
Foundation	Alternative Fueling Facilities Program RFGA Grant	Texas Commission on Environmental Quality	Rolling	$400K – $600K
Foundation	Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program	Grid Alternatives	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Yukon Community Renewable Energy Projects Grant	Government of Yukon	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	$100K – $250K
Foundation	Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program Grant	California State Treasurer's Office	Rolling	Up to $10M
Foundation	Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant	California Public Utilities Commission Foundation	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Loyola Foundation Grant	The Loyola Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program	Citizens Energy Corporation	Rolling	Varies

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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 17 Solar Energy Grants in California 3 Solar Energy Grants in Washington 3 Solar Energy Grants in Vermont 2 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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