Grants for Solar Energy

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 151 active grants for solar energy in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 77 list an award amount, with a median of $200K.

Grants tracked: 151; from 94 funders
Median award: $200K; middle half $40K–$600K
Total listed funding: $64.8M; across 77 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 9; 1 with a published date

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Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program Grant California State Treasurer's Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $10M The Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program, managed by the California Alternative Energy and Advanced Transportation Financing Authority (CAEATFA), provides significant tax incentives for manufacturers in California who invest in equipment…	Not published	Up to $10M
All Points North Foundation Solar Grants All Points North Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The All Points North Foundation provides grants for U.S.-based projects and initiatives that implement effective solar programs and/or projects.	Rolling	Varies
Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program offers funding for solar system installations that maximize land and water use efficiency.	Not published	$100K – $250K
Solar-Wise Program - Zero-Interest Solar Loans Georgia Interfaith Power & Light Inc · Foundation Rolling · $15K	Rolling	$15K
Commonwealth Hydropower Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Commonwealth Hydropower Grant aims to enhance energy output from small hydropower facilities in Massachusetts, promoting modernization and environmental sustainability.	Not published	Up to $300K
Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program Grid Alternatives · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program, managed by GRID Alternatives, aims to empower tribal communities by providing up to $200,000 in funding for solar installations.	Not published	Up to $200K
Green Jobs Council NJ BRIDGE Initiative Grant United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local Union 474 Wharf · Foundation Not published · $5M A $5 million state grant from the Green Jobs Council to support innovative approaches to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive green workforce in New Jersey.	Not published	$5M
Community Clean Energy Grant Program San Diego Community Power · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Community Clean Energy Grant Program, launched by San Diego Community Power (SDCP) in March 2023, aims to fund local clean energy projects through grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Renewable and Energy Efficiency Financing Grant Program Opportunity Finance Network · Foundation Not published · $5M Four-year partnership between Opportunity Finance Network and an anonymous donor. OFN provided more than $5 million in grants to OFN members focused on renewable and energy efficiency financing.	Not published	$5M
Yukon Community Renewable Energy Projects Grant Government of Yukon · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Yukon Community Renewable Energy Projects aim to enhance renewable energy supply and lower diesel usage within the Yukon.	Not published	Up to $500K
Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Grants Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering $4.85 million in Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Grants to support local governments and tribes in enhancing clean energy project processes.	Not published	Varies
Pattern Panhandle Wind Grant Program The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program related to wind energy or wind farm initiatives in the Panhandle. Specific program details are referenced in the foundation's grant menu but detailed guidelines are not included in the provided materials.	Not published	Varies
Solar Energy Equity Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides an incentive for Maryland homeowners to purchase and install eligible renewable energy generating systems at their primary place of residence. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional	Not published	Varies
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund Grant California Employment Training Panel · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) Fund Grant, offered by the California Employment Training Panel, provides up to $2.7 million to train and certify electricians in installing electric vehicle charging equipment…	Not published	Up to $300K
AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Kauai Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Kauai, established in 2022 by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, offers financial support to students from Kauai pursuing higher education in renewable energy and sustainable environments.	Not published	Varies
Community Solar (Residential) Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
VLITE General Grants Program Vermont Low Income Trust for Electricity Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M As of FY 2019, VLITE allocates grant funding as follows: VLITE supports Vermont's goal that by 2050, 90% of all Vermont's energy needs (transportation, buildings, electric power) will be met by renewable sources, with overall energy…	Not published	Up to $1M
Competitive Community Grant- Environment ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K RESULT: All communities have equitable access to our earth’s critical resources: land, water, air and food for a sustainable and healthy ecosystem We will support requests that address climate change through efforts to: Protect or improve…	Not published	$5K – $20K
Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Free rooftop solar panel installation program for low-income homeowners in Imperial Valley, California.	Not published	Varies
HBCU Community Hubs HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Innovative, eco-friendly, multi-use spaces created to promote sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community resilience in underserved neighborhoods near HBCUs.	Not published	Varies
Texas Backup Power Package (TBPP) Program Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 A program to help qualifying critical facilities acquire and install standardized Texas Backup Power Packages to ensure community resilience during grid failures and emergencies.	Not published	Up to $500
Ohio Department of Development Renewable Energy and Grid Resilience Program Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants are available for projects that will reduce energy consumption in cities and other public entities.	Not published	Varies
AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Hawaii Island Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund, established by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation in 2022, aims to support students from Hawaii Island pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
TSAF: Tribal Energy Capacity Building Request for Proposal Grant Grid Alternatives · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF) empowers tribal communities across the U.S. by promoting renewable energy projects and workforce development.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for solar energy award?

Of the 151 grants for solar energy Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 77 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $200K, and the middle half fall between $40K and $600K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for solar energy?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Maryland Energy Administration (12), The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) (7), California Energy Commission (5), Honnold Foundation (5), and People's Solar Energy Fund (5). In all, 94 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for solar energy due?

Of 151 grants listed, 9 accept applications on a rolling basis, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 34 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 107 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

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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