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Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas Fiscal Year 2025 Release
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clean energy projects in rural and remote areas, targeting communities with 10,000 residents or fewer to reduce energy costs and improve access to sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
Inflation Reduction Act - Transmission Siting and Economic Development Program
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and Tribal governments for streamlining the approval of high-voltage electricity transmission projects and for economic development initiatives that benefit communities impacted by these projects.

Energy
State governments
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations and partners in Illinois to develop and implement solar energy projects that prioritize local ownership and benefit underserved populations.

Energy
Nonprofits
Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant
$3,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for businesses, government entities, and nonprofits to establish high-speed electric vehicle charging stations in underserved areas of Colorado, promoting accessibility and advancing clean energy goals.

Energy
Nonprofits
Charge Ahead Colorado
$500,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations, including businesses and nonprofits, to install electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in underserved communities across Colorado.

Energy
City or township governments
Research and Development Grant Program
$200,000
Ohio Water Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, water districts, and educational institutions in Ohio for innovative projects that improve water quality, management, and sustainability.

Environment
City or township governments
Eco-Living Fund
$5,000
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt organizations and government agencies in the Charlottesville area that implement scalable projects promoting sustainable practices and measurable environmental benefits.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Solar for All Pilot Program 2025
$8,875,000
Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Michigan to implement solar energy projects that benefit low-income households by reducing their energy costs and promoting equitable access to clean energy solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
CenterPoint Energy Community Safety Grants
$2,500
CenterPoint Energy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to cities and townships served by CenterPoint Energy for purchasing safety equipment and implementing safety-related projects to enhance community safety.

Energy
City or township governments
GFO-24-610 – Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Port Infrastructure
$40,000,000
CA Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for California ports and related entities to install zero-emission vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, prioritizing projects that benefit disadvantaged communities and encourage participation from underrepresented businesses.

Energy
Small businesses
Fleet Zero-Emission Resource Opportunity (Fleet-ZERO)
$500,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleet operators in Colorado, particularly benefiting businesses and organizations that are disadvantaged or minority-owned.

Energy
Nonprofits
Workforce Development for the Energy Transition
$750,000
National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2025

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Gulf States to develop training programs that prepare young individuals for careers in the evolving energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
GFO-23-312r2 – Round 2 Community Energy Reliability and Resilience Investment (CERRI) Program
$20,746,805
CA Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to electric and energy-related operators in California for projects that improve the reliability and resilience of the electric grid against wildfires and extreme weather.

Energy
Small businesses
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Solar Energy Program (SEP)
$5,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for solar energy projects and equipment manufacturing in Pennsylvania, targeting businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to promote renewable energy development.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Philadelphia Anti-Violence Community Partnership Grants 2025
$50,000
City of Philadelphia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-led initiatives in Philadelphia that aim to reduce violence and enhance neighborhood safety, particularly for young Black and brown men, through various programs like job training, educational outreach, and trauma-informed care.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Granite State Clean Fleets Grants
$750,000
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES)
State

Application Deadline

May 23, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This program provides funding to New Hampshire public entities and eligible private organizations to replace older diesel vehicles and equipment with cleaner alternatives, reducing harmful emissions and promoting sustainable transportation.

Environment
City or township governments
2025-2027 Zero-emissions Access Program Grant
$200,000
Washington State Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Washington State to create zero-emission carshare programs that improve transportation access for low- to moderate-income and underserved communities.

Energy
City or township governments
Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA)
$110,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to Pennsylvania's industrial sector to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonization efforts, targeting small to large manufacturers and facility operators.

Environment
Small businesses