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.
Movement for Solar Capacity and Leadership (MSCL) Purpose: Equip individuals with knowledge and skills to spearhead solar projects in their communities, bridging gaps in equitable access to clean…
Namaste Solar Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Namaste Solar Foundation Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Namaste Solar Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on renewable…
Overview Solar+ Schools Program About The addition of the Solar+ Schools program came after 20 months of development and with approvals by both the NC GreenPower and Advanced Energy boards of…
New Economy Loan Fund Overview: The New Economy Loan Fund invests in NYC's growing cooperative economy by making no- and low-interest, flexible loans to support community wealth building initiatives.…
Nonprofit Solar Project Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona region Focus: Solar projects for nonprofit organizations Status: Listed as active…
NV Energy Foundation Tribal Clean Energy Program Grant Status: AWARDED - NCEF received $100,000 grant announced September 13, 2024 Funding Source: NV Energy Foundation (second grant to NCEF; first…
Offshore Wind Works - Workforce Training & Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Offshore Wind Works…
Ohio Department of Development Renewable Energy and Grid Resilience Program Status: Active - Applications being accepted Geographic Scope: Ohio Overview: Grants are available for projects that will…
Opportunity Appalachia Program Type: Technical Assistance and Capital Raise Support Program Geographic Scope: Central Appalachia – Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia…
Parking Lot Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Canopy with Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grant Program - Organization: MD Energy Administration - Type: State Grant
Parking Lot Solar PV Canopy with EV Charger Grant Program - Organization: Maryland Energy Administration - Type: State Grant
Partners for Places Matching Grants Program Program Type: Collaborative matching grant program for local sustainability projects Overview: Partners for Places is a collaborative matching grant…
Pattern Panhandle Wind Grant Program Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Program Description: Grant program related to wind energy or wind farm initiatives in the Panhandle. Specific program details are…
Pivot Energy's Kaci Peters Renewable Energy Scholarship Institution: Community College of Aurora Foundation Purpose: Celebrates the legacy of Kaci Peters, a beloved team member of Pivot Energy known…
Power a Clean Future Ohio Infrastructure Grant Assistance Program (IGAP) Status: Active technical assistance program Geographic Scope: Power a Clean Future Ohio communities in Ohio Overview: IGAP is…
Pre-Development Loan Program Purpose: Financial support for community-owned solar projects in pre-development stage Participant Type: PSEF member organizations pursuing community-owned solar projects…
PSEF Membership Purpose: Access to funding, technical assistance, shared products, and resource commons for community-owned solar movement building. Member Benefits: - Access to funding and capital…
Range Bank Clean Energy Fund Geographic Scope: Marquette County, Michigan Focus Areas: Energy transition programs and initiatives in Marquette County including, but not limited to: - Greater reliance…
Ready, Set, Solar! For Rural Businesses Program Organization: Solar United Neighbors (SUN) Program Type: Educational support program (not a direct grant) Overview: A 10-week program that helps walk…
Renewable and Energy Efficiency Financing Grant Program Status: Past initiative (2019-2022) Funder: Anonymous donor in partnership with OFN Overview: Four-year partnership between Opportunity Finance…