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Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and implementing alternative and clean energy projects, helping to create jobs and promote sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
City or township governments
Clean Energy Communities Program (PON 3298)
$350,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This program provides funding and support to local governments in New York State to implement clean energy initiatives that promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Energy
City or township governments
Commercial and Canopy Solar Program
$500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for solar energy projects in low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities in Maryland, targeting nonprofits and businesses to promote clean energy access and affordability.

Energy
Nonprofits
FAST New York Shovel-Ready Grant Program
$1,000,000
New York State Empire State Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides funding and support to municipalities and designated organizations in New York State to develop and improve large industrial sites, attracting major employers in key industries like semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing.

Infrastructure
County governments
Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program
$300,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations for installing electric vehicle charging stations at multifamily housing units in Michigan, promoting accessible and sustainable transportation solutions.

Energy
Nonprofits
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
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This program provides funding to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Illinois, specifically targeting disadvantaged communities and organizations that serve them.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Charge Ahead Colorado
$500,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Colorado, focusing on public access in multifamily housing, workplaces, and community locations, particularly in underserved communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to establish networks that help clean energy contractors and nonprofits in economically challenged areas of Illinois, including Waukegan, Champaign, Danville, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.

Energy
Nonprofits
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
$1,000
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to low-income households in Pennsylvania to help cover their heating costs during the winter months.

Housing
Individuals
FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Energy
Individuals
Driving a Cleaner Illinois VW Electric Trucks Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.

Environment
State governments
FY26 Maryland Solar Access Program
$7,500
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to eligible Maryland residents with low to moderate incomes for the installation of new solar energy systems at their primary homes.

Energy
Individuals
Carbon Reduction Program (Minnesota)
$110,000,000
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Minnesota cities and counties for projects that reduce carbon emissions from transportation, promoting sustainability and public health.

Environment
City or township governments
Charging and Refueling Infrastructure for Transport in California
$1,000,000
California Energy Commission (CEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $30 million for projects that develop publicly accessible hydrogen refueling and charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in disadvantaged and low-income communities along key highway corridors in California.

Infrastructure
County governments
Energy Code Adoption & Enforcement Grant Program
$250,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

The Energy Code Adoption & Enforcement Grant Program is designed to assist local governments in Colorado with the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or an equivalent code, the state's model electric ready and solar ready code, and the model low energy and carbon code to be developed, or an equivalent code. Authorized by House Bill 22-1362, the Colorado Energy Office aims to provide financial assistance in the form of grants to support local governments in adopting new minimum energy codes and training local governments and the building industry on compliance with these codes. The total funding amount available under this program will not exceed $2 million. The program does not have a statutory termination date and will remain open for quarterly funding rounds until all funding is expended. Eligible applicants include local governments or partnerships of local governments, as well as councils of governments or non-profit organizations applying on behalf of local governments. The grant program encourages the adoption and enforcement of energy codes that meet or exceed the State of Coloradoโ€™s requirements, aiming for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The application deadline for the third round is March 1, 2024, with future rounds to be announced.

Energy
City or township governments
Illinois Grocery Initiative for New Stores in Food Deserts
$11,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to support the establishment of new grocery stores in underserved areas of Illinois, aiming to improve access to fresh and affordable food in food deserts.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority Grant Program
$2,000,000
Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and businesses in Kentucky that are working on innovative nuclear energy projects, with a focus on job creation, workforce training, and community engagement in underserved areas.

Energy
Nonprofits