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.

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GROUNDSWELL CAPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Good Energy Grant Fund Status: Active as part of Transform Tucson: Changemakers Grant Program Geographic Scope: Tucson, Arizona Focus Areas: Clean energy transition for small businesses Award Amount:…

UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Green Jobs Council NJ BRIDGE Initiative Grant Overview: A $5 million state grant from the Green Jobs Council to support innovative approaches to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive green…

HBCU GREEN FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

HBCU Community Hubs Overview: Innovative, eco-friendly, multi-use spaces created to promote sustainability, entrepreneurship, and community resilience in underserved neighborhoods near HBCUs. Program…

US $25,000 - US $150,000
Honnold Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Honnold Foundation Core Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Honnold Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Honnold Foundation Core Fund provides…

CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Imperial Valley Solar Homes Program Overview: Free rooftop solar panel installation program for low-income homeowners in Imperial Valley, California. Geographic Scope: Imperial County, California…

At least $1,000,000 total
Honnold Foundation · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Innovation Fund Status: Active fundraising campaign (launched December 2021) Geographic Scope: United States and Global South; worldwide Focus Areas: - Grassroots organizations using solar energy to…

NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Invest in Our Future Philanthropic Grant Status: AWARDED - NCEF received $550,000 grant announced May 15, 2024 Funding Source: Invest in Our Future - a philanthropic effort supported by national…

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CITIZENS ENERGY CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

JOE-4-SUN Overview: Low-income community shared solar program providing green energy credits to eligible households in Massachusetts. Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: - Renewable energy…

$3,000 - $25,000 (up to $50,000 for solar products)
LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

LEDC's NextGen Impact Fund Loan powered by SELF Program Type: Unsecured personal loan for home improvement Overview: Make your home healthier, safer, and more efficient with an unsecured,…

THE LEIGHTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ _We consider funding proposals that we have invited.  TLF has no paid management staff.  We do not review or respond to unsolicited applications for funding.  We haven’t the capacity…

US $5,000 - US $30,000
LINTILHAC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lintilhac Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lintilhac Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Lintilhac Foundation Grant aims to foster a stronger,…

WEST CENTRAL INITIATIVE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Local Grant Development Assistance Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Central Initiative Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Local Grant Development Assistance program offers technical support to…

Up to US $20,000
THE LOYOLA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Loyola Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Loyola Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2025 Summary The Loyola Foundation Grant supports overseas Catholic mission…

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

MassCEC CriticalMass Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The MassCEC CriticalMass…

PEOPLE'S SOLAR ENERGY FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Member Mini-Grants Purpose: Funding support for PSEF member organizations to advance community-owned solar projects and initiatives. Eligible Participants: PSEF member organizations Status: Program…

The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mitchell Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation supports impactful projects…

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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