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 state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Affordable Solar and Storage Predevelopment and Technical Assistance (NY) Grant	New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Rolling	Up to $200K
Foundation	Tech Deployment Track	Launch Alaska	Rolling	Varies
State	ENERGY - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48)	US Treasury Department	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Technical Assistance Fund (TAF)	Clean Energy Group Inc	Rolling	$180K – $200K
Foundation	Bridge Loan Program	People's Solar Energy Fund	Rolling	Varies
State	GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities	CA Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Appalachian Solar Finance Fund	Appalachian Voices	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	Ready, Set, Solar! For Rural Businesses Program	Solar United Neighbors Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Renewable Energy Credits	Maryland Public Service Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	Solar Facility Siting	Maryland Department of Planning	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SMUD Shine Program Award	Nextgen Climate America Inc	Rolling	$63K
Foundation	JOE-4-SUN	Citizens Energy Corporation	Rolling	Varies
State	Solar Technical Assistance Program	Maryland Energy Administration	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Movement for Solar Capacity and Leadership (MSCL) Program	People's Solar Energy Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	Lintilhac Foundation Grant	Lintilhac Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $30K
Foundation	L.I.F.T. Fund (Leveraged Investment for Federal Traction) Fund for Appalachian Kentucky	Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc	Rolling	$5K – $50K
Foundation	RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 1, 2, 4, 5 Grant	The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)	Rolling	Up to $130K
Foundation	Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund	Vermont Council on Rural Development Inc	Rolling	$500 – $4K
Foundation	Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)	Rolling	$3M
Foundation	SolarAPP+ Adoption Incentive Program	Texas Solar Energy Society Inc	Rolling	$15K
Foundation	Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant	Texas Solar Energy Society Inc	Rolling	$250M
Foundation	Tribal Solar Gap Grant Program	Grid Alternatives	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF) Biennial Project Solicitation	Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute	Rolling	Varies

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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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