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Solar for Good - Technical Assistance Grants

Renew Wisconsin Inc

Funding Amount

Up to $250 (solar site assessment); Up to $500 (engineering review)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Solar for Good - Technical Assistance Grants

Funder: RENEW Wisconsin Inc

Program Status: Active as part of Solar for Good program

Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide

Focus Area: Technical assistance for nonprofits and houses of worship exploring solar energy projects

Award Information:

  • Solar site assessment: Up to $250

  • Engineering review: Up to $500

  • Small grants to fund professional services to get solar projects started
  • Eligibility Requirements:

  • Registered nonprofit organization located in Wisconsin

  • In good financial standing

  • Organization new to solar or exploring solar for the first time

  • Houses of worship eligible
  • What They Fund:

  • Professional solar site assessments

  • Engineering services and reviews

  • Professional solar consultation to evaluate project feasibility
  • Award Basis:

  • First-come, first-served basis

  • Separate from installation grant applications

  • Reviewed independently
  • Contact Information:

  • Katherine Klausing, Engagement Manager: 608-255-4044 x5 or 614-406-1105

  • Email: Katherine@renewwisconsin.org

  • General: info@renewwisconsin.org

  • Phone: 608-255-4044

  • Address: 214 North Hamilton Street, Suite 300, Madison, WI 53703
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Visit the Solar for Good website at https://www.renewwisconsin.org/solarforgood/

    2. Submit separate application from installation grant applications

    3. Application Timing:
    - Accepted during same funding cycles as installation grants
    - Spring 2018 round: Deadline April 9, 2018
    - Fall 2018 round: Deadline November 13, 2018 at 5:00 PM
    - Applications reviewed on first-come, first-served basis

    4. Award Decisions:
    - Announced within 2-3 weeks of deadline

    5. Process:
    - Identify professional solar contractor for site assessment or engineering review
    - Submit application for grant funding
    - Grant pays for professional services directly
    - Funds get project planning started and help see projects through to success

    What Renew Wisconsin Inc actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    2
    Total given
    $27K
    Median grant
    $14K
    Range
    $7,215–$20K
    • By dollars: Wisconsin 100%. Top recipient cities: Madison, WI.

    Example grants

    • Agrace Hospice Care · Madison, WI

      Solar for good

      $20K

    • St Vincent De Paul · Madison, WI

      Solar for good

      $7,215

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitssolarchurches

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