Grants for Solar Energy

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 151 active grants for solar energy in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Bridge Loan Program People's Solar Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Financing support for community-owned solar projects in development stage	Not published	Varies
GFO-21-901 – Cost Share for Federal Clean Energy Funding Opportunities CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies To provide cost share funding to applicants that apply for and receive one of the following: An award under an eligible federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and meet the requirements of this solicitation, or Follow-on funding…	Not published	Varies
Appalachian Solar Finance Fund Appalachian Voices · Foundation Not published · $1.5M The Appalachian Solar Finance Fund is a project to catalyze commercial and institutional solar projects in coal-impacted communities throughout Central Appalachia.	Not published	$1.5M
Ready, Set, Solar! For Rural Businesses Program Solar United Neighbors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A 10-week program that helps walk farmers and rural small business owners through the REAP (Rural Energy for America Program) application process.	Not published	Varies
SMUD Shine Program Award Nextgen Climate America Inc · Foundation Not published · $63K	Not published	$63K
JOE-4-SUN Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Low-income community shared solar program providing green energy credits to eligible households in Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
Solar Technical Assistance Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies The program provides technical assistance, at MEA’s cost, to state or local government entities for solar site surveys, and to conduct preliminary development of solar projects.	Not published	Varies
Movement for Solar Capacity and Leadership (MSCL) Program People's Solar Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Equip individuals with knowledge and skills to spearhead solar projects in their communities, bridging gaps in equitable access to clean energy.	Not published	Varies
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program NOFO (IL) Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $500K – $2.5M The Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program in Illinois aims to establish a network of incubators to support clean energy contractors and nonprofits in economically challenged areas.	Not published	$500K – $2.5M
Lintilhac Foundation Grant Lintilhac Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Lintilhac Foundation Grant aims to foster a stronger, healthier Vermont by supporting nonprofit organizations in various core areas such as clean energy, water quality, forest health, and sustainable outdoor recreation.	Not published	$5K – $30K
L.I.F.T. Fund (Leveraged Investment for Federal Traction) Fund for Appalachian Kentucky Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $50K Provides responsive and timely matching funds for Eastern Kentucky organizations and municipalities applying for state and federal funding that supports economic opportunity in the region.	Rolling	$5K – $50K
RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 1, 2, 4, 5 Grant The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $130K The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is soliciting proposals for professional services to support workforce development across multiple scopes, including technical assistance for grantees, training providers for internship…	Not published	Up to $130K
Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund Vermont Council on Rural Development Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K	Not published	$500 – $4K
Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program Grant Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $3M The Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program aims to enhance job growth in Illinois' clean energy sector by supporting registered apprenticeships in the electric industry.	Not published	$3M
SolarAPP+ Adoption Incentive Program Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K An incentive program for municipalities to adopt SolarAPP+, an innovative solar permitting platform that streamlines residential solar installation permitting.	Not published	$15K
Texas Solar for All Coalition EPA Grant Texas Solar Energy Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $250M A historic federal grant awarded to the Texas Solar for All Coalition to deliver residential solar to more than 46,000 low-income and disadvantaged communities and households across Texas.	Not published	$250M
Resilient Power Technical Assistance Fund (TAF) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Clean Energy Group's (Montpelier, VT) Resilient Power Technical Assistance Fund provides small grants plus one-on-one expert support for solar+storage feasibility assessments to community-based organizations, municipalities…	Not published	Varies
Tribal Solar Gap Grant Program Grid Alternatives · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Tribal Solar Gap Grant Program, initiated by GRID Alternatives, aims to empower tribal communities in the U.S. by promoting energy sovereignty through renewable solar projects.	Not published	Up to $250K
Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF) Biennial Project Solicitation Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies An industry-led initiative that advances scientific research on solutions to mitigate solar and wind-wildlife impacts as accelerating renewable energy meets clean energy demand.	Not published	Varies
New Economy Loan Fund New Economy Project Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies 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.	Rolling	Varies
Sustainable Communities Grant Program Delaware Nature Society Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $75K A grant program providing up to $75,000 in annual funding to support open space preservation, environmental conservation, and community resiliency projects across Delaware and Maryland.	Not published	$1K – $75K
WI/IL/IN - Green Energy Assistance Fund Faith in Place · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $40K The Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Grant, administered by The Denver Foundation, is designed to support renewable energy projects for Colorado nonprofits and public entities.	Not published	$15K – $40K
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Foundation Not published · $250K – $1M The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program, launched by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to provide crucial seed and pre-development funding to contractors.	Not published	$250K – $1M

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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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