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…
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.
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Employment Training Panel Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The…
EmPOWER Clean Energy Communities Low-to-Moderate Income Grant Program - Organization: MD Energy Administration - Type: State Grant
EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026…
EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles (MDHD ZEV Infrastructure Incentive Block Grant project) – Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane - Rollover Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Amount: Up to US…
ENERGY - Clean Electricity Production Tax Credit (§ 45Y) Zero emissions renewable energy generation Details - Funding Entity: US Treasury Department - Funding Type: Direct pay tax…
ENERGY - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48) Zero emissions solar energy property, geothermal property, fiber-optic solar property, fuel cell property, microturbine…
ENERGY – Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program Provides low cost and flexible financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to help drive down costs. Eligible…
EnergySmarts Grant Program Overview: United Cooperative Services provides grant funding to eligible members for installation and implementation of energy efficiency measures and some renewable…
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…
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…
Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Public Utilities Commission Foundation Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: February…
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…
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…
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…
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities To provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible…
GFO-24-312 - Advanced Grid Technology Acceleration Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Amount: US $4,000,000 - US $12,000,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The…
GFO-25-302 - Coordinated Holistic Orchestration of Inverter-based Resources (CHOIR) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Amount: US $2,000,000 - US $4,000,000 Last Updated:…
GFO-25-306 – Solar PV Located in Non-traditional Terrain (SPLINT) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Energy Commission Amount: US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary…
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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