Grants for Solar Energy

Last updated August 3, 2026

There are currently 154 active solar energy grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	HBCU Community Hubs	Hbcu Green Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Texas Backup Power Package (TBPP) Program	Texas Solar Energy Society Inc	Rolling	Up to $500
Foundation	Ohio Department of Development Renewable Energy and Grid Resilience Program	Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Hawaii Island Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	TSAF: Tribal Energy Capacity Building Request for Proposal Grant	Grid Alternatives	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Pre-Development Loan Program	People's Solar Energy Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant	Sacramento Municipal Utility District	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	California Permitting Academy Grant FORECAST	California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development	Rolling	US $0
State	Department of Commerce - Grants	Commerce Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Power a Clean Future Ohio Infrastructure Grant Assistance Program (IGAP)	Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Equity and Access Grant Program: Clean Energy Access: LA County TECH Grant	California Public Utilities Commission Foundation	Rolling	Up to $200K
State	Clean Energy Grants	Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs	Rolling	$3.2B
Foundation	Supporting Environmentally Sustainable, Resilient, and Just Communities Across Downstate New York Grant	The New York Community Trust	Rolling	$150K – $300K
Foundation	Edge of Appalachia – Adams County Fund Grant	Foundation for Appalachian Ohio	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Solar Grants	All Points North Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Community Solar LMI-PPA Grant Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Local Grant Development Assistance	West Central Initiative	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Conservation Fund and CSX Transportation - Solar-Powered Delivery Truck Grant	Adirondack North Country	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)	Western Nebraska Housing Opportunit	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Member Mini-Grants	People's Solar Energy Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Good Energy Grant Fund	Groundswell Capital	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	EmPower Massachusetts- Innovation and Capacity-Building RFP Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	BEST Program (Building Energy Savings Today)	Inland Power and Light	Rolling	Low interest financing at 5%
Federal	Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program	Rural Business-Cooperative Service	Rolling	$150K – $50M

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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

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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