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.
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program.Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction…
Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program REAP Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvement Program. Refer to Application Package AND Application Instruction…
Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Renewable Energy Trust (RET) Grant,…
Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF) Biennial Project Solicitation Overview: An industry-led initiative that advances scientific research on solutions to mitigate solar and wind-wildlife…
Residential Energy Upgrade Program (RE-UP) Status: Launched November 2023 Geographic Scope: Nevada Focus Areas: - Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC-R) - Roofing - Solar…
Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Overview: The RPLI provides $10,000 grants to community-based organizations working to build internal capacity around energy resilience and leadership…
RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 1, 2, 4, 5 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $130,000 Last…
RFP- Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs- Scope 3 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated:…
RFP: ADU Accelerator Demonstration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: July 23, 2025 Summary The Massachusetts Clean…
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Funder: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Geographic Scope: Western Nebraska and rural communities nationwide Program Type: Grant funding for…
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program CAEATFA supports California's mission to provide financial incentives to cutting-edge companies by offering a sales and use tax exclusion to manufacturers purchasing…
Sales Tax Exclusion (STE) Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Treasurer's Office Amount: Up to US $10,000,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Sales…
Small Domestic Grants Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Utah and Nevada only (home states of Honnold Foundation and Alex Honnold respectively) Focus Areas: - Solar energy installations…
SMUD Shine Program Award Funder: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Award Amount: $63,000 Geographic Scope: Sacramento County, California (SMUD service area) Status: Active/Awarded…
SMUD's Shine Award Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Municipal Utility District Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The SMUD's Shine Award Program aims to…
Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland Energy Administration Amount: US $100,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Solar Canopy and Dual…
Solar for All Program Status: AWARDED - NCEF received $156 million award announced April 2024 (Earth Day). NCEF's original application in 2023 was for $250 million. Funding Source: U.S. Environmental…
Solar for Good - Solar Installation Grants Funder: RENEW Wisconsin Inc Program Status: Active with semi-annual funding cycles (spring and fall) Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide Focus Area: Solar…
Solar for Good - Technical Assistance Grants Funder: RENEW Wisconsin Inc Program Status: Active as part of Solar for Good program Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide Focus Area: Technical…
Solar for Non-Profits and Public Libraries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sustainable Energy Utility Inc Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Solar for Non-Profits and…