Grants for Solar Energy

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 151 active grants for solar energy in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Pre-Development Loan Program People's Solar Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial support for community-owned solar projects in pre-development stage	Not published	Varies
SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant Sacramento Municipal Utility District · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The SMUD's Shine Award Program aims to foster inclusive community partnerships by providing equitable support to enhance neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $100K
California Permitting Academy Grant FORECAST California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Permitting Academy aims to enhance local government efficiency in permitting processes through targeted training and technical assistance.	Not published	Varies
Department of Commerce - Grants Commerce Department · State Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources produces a list of state and federal funding opportunities on a regular basis.	Not published	Varies
Power a Clean Future Ohio Infrastructure Grant Assistance Program (IGAP) Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies IGAP is a technical assistance program designed to make Ohio cities and counties more competitive for federal grants. The program provides free technical assistance in preparing grant application materials.	Not published	Varies
Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant California Public Utilities Commission Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access in LA County provides up to $200,000 for Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to enhance outreach and education on the TECH Clean CA initiative.	Not published	Up to $200K
Clean Energy Grants Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · $3K Commerce is now accepting applications for clean energy projects that modernize the electric grid, enhance community resilience, and promote solar energy deployment. Approximately $32 million is available to public and private entities.	Not published	$3K
Supporting Environmentally Sustainable, Resilient, and Just Communities Across Downstate New York Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $150K – $300K The New York Community Trust is seeking proposals for projects that address environmental and climate-related issues in Downstate New York.	Not published	$150K – $300K
Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant Foundation for Appalachian Ohio · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant provides up to $25,000 to support projects in Adams County, Ohio, focusing on environmental protection, renewable energy, and reducing disparities in food security and healthcare.	Not published	Up to $25K
Solar Grants All Points North Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Solar LMI-PPA Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides funding to Community Solar Subscriber Organizations to offset costs associated with Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) enabling clean energy to be offered to Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI), overburdened, and underserved communities at…	Not published	Varies
Local Grant Development Assistance West Central Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Local Grant Development Assistance program offers technical support to municipalities, nonprofits, and partnerships seeking funding for infrastructure and clean energy projects.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Fund and CSX Transportation - Solar-Powered Delivery Truck Grant Adirondack North Country Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant to fund a solar-powered refrigerated truck for safe and efficient transport of food from local farms and producers.	Not published	Varies
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Western Nebraska Housing Opportunities · Foundation Not published · Varies Energy Efficiency Projects (minimum $6,000 project cost): Renewable Energy Projects (minimum $10,000 project cost): Twin Cities Development Association, Inc.	Not published	Varies
Member Mini-Grants People's Solar Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding support for PSEF member organizations to advance community-owned solar projects and initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Good Energy Grant Fund Groundswell Capital · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The EmPower Massachusetts program, managed by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, provides crucial funding ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 for innovative projects that enhance clean energy access for underserved communities.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Clean Energy Group's (VT) Resilient Power Leadership Initiative provides $10,000 grants plus tailored technical assistance to community-based organizations building internal capacity around energy resilience; 17+ have been awarded and…	Not published	Up to $10K
BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today) Inland Power and Light · Foundation Rolling · Low interest financing at 5% The BEST program is a 5% low interest financing program designed to help members complete energy saving projects in residential and commercial properties.	Rolling	Low interest financing at 5%
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program Rural Business-Cooperative Service · Federal Not published · $2K – $500K REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction links to obtain all necessary forms for a complete application.Contact State Energy Coordinators with…	Not published	$2K – $500K
Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance (NY) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance program, offered by NYSERDA, aims to enhance solar access for low-to-moderate income households in New York.	Not published	Up to $200K
Tech Deployment Track Launch Alaska · Foundation Not published · Varies An accelerator program for market-ready startups in climate technology, energy, transportation, and industrial sectors seeking project opportunities in Alaska.	Not published	Varies
Energy - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48) US Treasury Department · Federal Not published · Varies Zero emissions solar energy property, geothermal property, fiber-optic solar property, fuel cell property, microturbine property, small wind property, offshore wind property, combined heat and power property, waste energy recovery…	Not published	Varies
Technical Assistance Fund (TAF) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · $180K – $200K The TAF provides one-on-one technical support and small grants to community-based organizations, municipalities, affordable housing developers, emergency services, and first responders to conduct solar+storage feasibility assessments.	Not published	$180K – $200K

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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 open listings, the most active 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 open 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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