108 Energy Grants

Grants to California public and private entities for research related to the effects of climate change on the electricity system. Funding is intended for applied research and development projects. Eligible projects will prepare the energy sector to manage climate and weather-related challenges.

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple States for preserving, restoring, and protecting the natural environment, as well as strengthening the social fabric and physical landscape of local communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority is given to nonprofits in Alabama, Connecticut, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects. Interested applicants are required to contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that protect clean drinking water resources and enhance the use of clean energy systems and related infrastructure throughout ...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that promote community sustainability in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of environmental education, energy and climate change, smart growth, and ecosystem conservation. Requests will be accepted for activities that serve Tompki...

In-kind grants of rooftop solar materials to Indiana organizations, businesses, and individuals to expand the use of solar energy throughout the State. Successful applicants will volunteer to assist with equipment installations in addition to their own, and may also support the program through fundraising and recruitment o...

Grants of up to $50,000 Michigan nonprofit organizations, units of government, and local school districts in eligible counties for programs that support and strengthen local communities. Applicants must participate in a pre-grant meeting with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects to build neighb...

Grants to New York community organizations, agencies, and affordable housing and service providers to develop low-cost solar energy solutions. Funding is intended to support solar projects and to increase the accessibility of clean power. Eligible proposals benefit low-to-middle income residents and disadvantaged and envir...

In-kind grants of resource kits to USA educators, schools, and nonprofit organizations in the contiguous states for environmental education programming. Kits include projects, materials, and activities for learning about the themes of water resources, soil and decomposition, renewable energy, and pollination. Kits are desi...

Grants to Minnesota businesses, nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and tribal governments for projects that reduce fuel emissions. Funding is intended to promote public health and improve air quality. Grants may be used to help owners remove or improve eligible diesel equipment.

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut school food authorities to assist equipment purchases required to meet school nutritional standards. Funding is intended to allow schools to improve the quality of school meals; serve healthier meals that meet the updated meal patterns with emphasis on serving more fruits and vegetabl...

Awards to Utah companies, individuals, and communities to recognize exceptional efforts in advancing environmental sustainability. Recipients are honored for achievements such as reduced emissions and enhanced air quality. Eligible categories include, but are not limited to, social impact, development, water, air quality, ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofits, local government agencies, and IHEs to improve energy efficiency in new construction or retrofit projects. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for buildings that achieve net zero energy performance by offsetting all of their energy consumption with on-...

Grants to Alabama universities, colleges, public hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for studies related to improving employment opportunities, products, and services that benefit state residents. Funding is also intended for research related to the production of biofuel. For information about activity eligi...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a New Mexico nonprofit organization, school, or government agency to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, environment, economic development, and ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for capital projects benefiting communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is available for projects in areas such as education, community planning, health care, employment, recreation, public safety, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Northern California nonprofits that benefit communities impacted by the Port of Oakland. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote the Port and address the focus areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitality. This grant progra...

Grants of up to $1,500 to North Dakota nonprofit organizations for community enhancement projects. Grant funds may be used for events and projects that add energy and activity to the community. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents, enhance community pride, and attract and retain workforce.

Grants to Minneapolis, Minnesota businesses and multifamily buildings for the implementation of energy efficient improvements and practices. Funding is intended to support upgrades undertaken by City building owners to enhance their operations while reducing their ecological footprint. Priority will be shown to buildings i...

Grants starting at $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental education initiatives, access to clean water and energy for underserved areas, and developing sustainable and innovative technologies. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in communities around the world.

Grants to North Dakota individuals, corporations, partnerships, agricultural producer cooperatives, and other entities to advance the development of renewable sources of energy and related commercial applications. Funding is intended to support research, education, marketing, and development of renewable energy products, m...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, universities, schools, research institutions, and municipalities to educate consumers in eligible locations about energy usage. Funding is intended to update and inform consumers about the smart grid and relevant technologies and pricing programs. Applicants must offer programs i...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofits for collaborative arts and cultural projects that address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects are those that utilize a partnership between a local government entity and no...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International educational, research, and for-profit entities, agencies, and consultants to explore the economic and scientific benefits of wastewater distribution systems. Funding is intended to support research related to integrating sewage thermal energy use (STEU) and other in...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $3,000 to Florida 4th-12th grade math and science teachers in eligible locations to purchase additional classroom resources for investigative math, science, and energy education projects. Funding will be provided for the purchase of classroom supplies, materials, and/or equipment ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, state and local government agencies, tribal governments, and educational institutions to preserve and expand tree canopy throughout the State, specifically in developed and urban areas. Priority will be given to projects in fiscally distressed communities.

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local, state, and tribal agencies in eligible counties to address hurricane damage to local tree populations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for applicants locat...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, colleges, and universities to promote the use of renewable energy technologies that are not yet commonly used in the state. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Incentives will be determined on a case-by-case basis for the following c...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois K-12 public schools and nonprofit organizations providing educational services for hands-on wind energy programs. Funding is intended to teach students about math, science, technology, and the environment in an experiential way. Specifically, funding is provided to install 1-5 kW wind tu...

Grants of up to $6,500 to Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools to cover the costs of purchasing and setting up solar energy systems for their school buildings. Funding is intended to enable public and private school students to witness how solar light is converted into electricity.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and local government agencies to install solar thermal systems throughout the state. The Foundation has supported installations that provide clean energy to community centers, fire stations, schools, and other facilities.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky privately owned farms to improve farm facilities, technology, and equipment. The purpose of this grant program is to help local agricultural operations become more energy-efficient, profitable, and sustainable. Applicants may also be reimbursed for a third-party energy audit.

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote the conservation of resources. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be used for renewable energy projects that generate electricity.

Grants to Rhode Island contractors, finance companies, and other professional entities for sustainable installations and projects in residential, business, affordable housing, nonprofit, and governmental facilities. Applicants must submit initial material prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to suppo...

Fellowships and in-kind support to USA individuals for projects that promote social justice and address challenges related to inequality and climate change. Eligible expenses include project-related costs, including but not limited to, research, conference fees, website development, travel, and living expenses.

Grants of up to $30,000 to Alberta ENGOs, charities, and First Nations to address critical environmental issues. Funding is intended to support comprehensive projects that will substantially strengthen ecosystems. Previous grants have been awarded to programs that promote energy efficiency, indigenous environmental managem...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA utility providers and Indian tribes in multiple states and territories for water-related conservation and power projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to 21 days to complete. Applicants must be located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawai...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, universities, municipalities, and research institutions for educational programs related to energy use in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before submitting an application. Special attention is to be given to educating low-incom...

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, municipalities, community groups, universities, and First Nations Bands for programs and activities to reduce carbon emissions in local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before applying. The purpose of the funding is to encourage clean energy use and cle...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and state and local governments to improve science and engineering technician education at the secondary school and undergraduate levels. Partnerships with other entities are encouraged, as well as proposals from institutions serving minority and other underserved populations. ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding must be used for technology, equipment to increase the organization's energy efficiency, and capital improvements. Priority is given to projects related to conservation and energy efficiency. Eligible pr...

Grants of $10,000 to Canada post-graduate students for research projects in sustainable energy. Funding is intended to support the training and development of research skills for qualified students while promoting the study of clean energy alternatives that reduce negative environmental impact.

Grants to USA nonprofits in communities where the funding source has a business presence for programs that benefit low and moderate-income communities in the areas of education, human services, the environment, affordable housing, and community economic development. Eligible regions include California, Georgia, New Yor...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group of individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of environmental sustainability. Nominations will be accepted for scientists, urban development experts, economists, energy specialists, poverty adversaries, and others specializing in a broad ran...

Grants to North Carolina eligible colleges for training and workforce development. Funding is intended for proposals that focus on giving students hands-on experience and give businesses access to skilled workers. Preference is given to programs that provide training within the manufacturing industry. Eligible applicants m...

Grants to British Columbia homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. Funding is intended to provide home retrofit evaluations and to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while respecting the character-defining elements of participating homes. Retrofits can improve the comfort of an older home, reduce energ...

Grants to North Dakota political subdivisions for a range of projects that increase the energy efficiency of non-federal public buildings. Examples of eligible requests include installation of efficient lighting, installation of insulation, weather sealing, replacement of doors and windows, heating, venting, and air condit...

Grants and loans to Pennsylvania individuals and small businesses for major renovations and constructions associated with high-performance, environmentally-friendly buildings. Funding may be requested for buildings used by small businesses, or for an individual’s primary residence. Eligible Projects: High perform...

Grants to Ontario, Canada organizations, businesses, schools, and institutions in Toronto to install eco-roofs on new and existing residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional buildings. An eco-roof may be either a green roof that supports vegetation, or a cool roof that reflects the sun’s thermal energy. Green...

Grants of up to $2,500 per beneficiary to Alaska community agencies on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and youth enrolled in early intervention programs. Funding will provide beneficiaries with a broad range of services, supplies, and equipment to enhance their quality of life, increase independent fu...

​Grants to New Mexico organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include energy efficiency and renewable energy, education, environment, and economic development. On occasion, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative will approve charitab...