Solar Energy Grants in Vermont
Last updated October 4, 2026
There are 4 active solar energy grants tagged to Vermont, part of 151 active solar energy grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Pooled Loan Program State Not published · Varies Finances long-term capital projects undertaken by municipalities, school districts, and other districts. | |
| Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Clean Energy Group's (VT) Resilient Power Leadership Initiative provides $10,000 grants plus tailored technical assistance to community-based organizations building internal capacity around energy resilience; 17+ have been awarded and… | |
| Energy - Energy Credit Extension Investment Tax Credit (§ 48) US Treasury Department · Federal Not published · Varies Zero emissions solar energy property, geothermal property, fiber-optic solar property, fuel cell property, microturbine property, small wind property, offshore wind property, combined heat and power property, waste energy recovery… | |
| 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… |
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About solar energy grants in Vermont
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.
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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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