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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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Innovation Fund Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1M Launched in partnership with Sunrun (nation's leading home solar provider). Sunrun has prior partnership history with Honnold Foundation through Community Fund (launched September 2020). | |
| Zayed Sustainability Prize: Health, Food, Energy, Water, Climate Action Grant Zayed Sustainability Prize · Foundation Not published · $600K The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a prestigious global award established in 2008, recognizing impactful sustainability solutions in health, food, energy, and water. | |
| Commercial Solar Grant Program Maryland Energy Administration · State Not published · Varies Provides grants for solar PV systems installed at Maryland businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations, that will be owned by or directly benefit (1) low-to-moderate income communities located in a census tract with an average median… | |
| Community Fund Honnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in partnership with Sunrun (nation's leading residential solar installer). Sunrun provides solar installation expertise and hardware. | |
| Con Edison Green Initiative Grant Workforce Professionals Training Institute · Foundation Not published · $25K – $150K | |
| Range Bank Clean Energy Fund Community Foundation of Marquette County · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Marquette County | |
| Nonprofit Solar Project Grants Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies Limited information available from source material. Contact CFSA for detailed program information. |
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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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