Grants for Solar Energy

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.

150 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily
€200,000 - €500,000
The Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa) · Rolling / Open Foundation

EEP Africa Call for Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Energy and Environment Partnership Trust Fund (EEP Africa) Amount: €200,000 - €500,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The EEP…

  Maximum credit is determined by energy production
 US Treasury Department · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY - Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit (§ 45Y)  Zero emissions renewable energy generation Details - Funding Entity:  US Treasury Department - Funding Type:   Direct pay tax…

  Maximum credit is determined by eligible energy investment
 US Treasury Department · Rolling / Open State

ENERGY - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48)  Zero emissions solar energy property, geothermal property, fiber-optic solar property, fuel cell property, microturbine…

Up to $1,000 (residential efficiency); Up to $100 (residential solar)
UNITED ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

EnergySmarts Grant Program Overview: United Cooperative Services provides grant funding to eligible members for installation and implementation of energy efficiency measures and some renewable…

US $25,000 - US $75,000
ROY A HUNT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Environment Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Roy A Hunt Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Roy A. Hunt Foundation's Environment Initiative…

US $250,000 - US $1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Equitable Energy Future Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $250,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary…

Government of British Columbia · Rolling / Open Foundation

First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Government of British Columbia Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The First Nations Clean Energy…

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $3,000,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026…

Department of the Interior · May 18, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities Program The Office of Insular Affairs (OIA) requests proposals for its Energizing Insular Communities (EIC) Program promoting domestically produced energy and…

Green Mountain Power · Rolling / Open Foundation

GMP Community Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Green Mountain Power Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary Green Mountain Power (GMP) is committed to community support…

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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