Last updated June 22, 2026
There are currently 154 active solar energy grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
76West Clean Energy Competition Overview: An unparalleled competition focused on growing entrepreneurs and attracting resources from the U.S. and around the world to build clean energy businesses and…
Adamah's Climate Action Fund - Grants & Interest-Free Loans Status: Active and ongoing Geographic Scope: United States, focus on Jewish institutions Focus Areas: - Climate action and energy…
Aes Hawaii Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AES HAWAII FOUNDATION Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The AES Hawaiʻi Foundation Grant supports communities near AES Hawaiʻi’s renewable…
AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Hawaii Island Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund, established by the…
AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Kauai Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Kauai, established in 2022 by…
Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance (NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Amount: Up to US $200,000…
Alternative Fueling Facilities Program RFGA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Amount: US $400,000 - US $600,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The…
Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Issuing Organization: Appalachian Voices Overview: The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund is a project to catalyze commercial and institutional solar projects in…
BEL Beneficial Electrification Grants Funder: Beneficial Electrification League (BEL) Status: Active grant program with past awards documented Geographic Scope: United States, with demonstrated…
BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today) Program Type: Low interest financing program for energy savings projects Overview: The BEST program is a 5% low interest financing program designed to…
Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Grant opportunities from Board of Public Utilities (BPU). Visit the agency website for current listings.
Bridge Loan Program Purpose: Financing support for community-owned solar projects in development stage Participant Type: PSEF member organizations Status: Active program with application system in…
California Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project 2.0 (CALeVIP 2.0) – Fast Charge California Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary…
California Permitting Academy Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development Amount: US $0 Last Updated: April 01, 2026…
CBSC Mini-Grants Purpose: Support participating CBOs in pursuit of community-led and community-owned renewable energy project development in local communities. Eligible Uses: - Community engagement…
Clean Energy Communities Technical Support Contractor: Cohort Track (RFP 6120) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Amount: Up to US…
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary…
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated:…
Clean Energy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Amount: US $50,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Washington State Department of…
Commerce is now accepting applications for clean energy projects that modernize the electric grid, enhance community resilience, and promote solar energy deployment. Approximately $32 million is…
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.
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.
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.