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PLTW Gateway - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $20,000
The PLTW Gateway program, in partnership with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by supporting schools in eligible counties to implement PLTW Gateway units. With a total grant of $20,000, schools are encouraged to offer at least one unit per academic year, fostering real-world skills and engagement in STEM fields. This initiative seeks to increase access and participation in high-quality STEM learning experiences, ultimately preparing students for future careers.
STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $10,000
The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Burns & McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to Project Lead The Way initiatives in eligible communities. By providing grants for program expansion, the initiative encourages schools to implement new PLTW units and train teachers, empowering students with essential skills for future careers. This partnership seeks to inspire a new generation of learners through hands-on, real-world challenges, thereby fostering greater participation in STEM fields across various regions.
STEM / STEAM Education

The Thunderbirds Scholarship

Arizona Community Foundation
Private
Arizona
Unspecified amount

Arizona Community Foundation

For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state.

Scholarships

In partnership with our generous donors, we award millions of dollars annually to help students achieve their educational goals. Through our online system, students complete one application and are matched with available scholarships, based on their eligibility requirements.

The Thunderbirds Scholarship

The Thunderbirds scholarship provides a four-year, full ride opportunity for two Arizona high school graduates (or equivalent) attending either Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, or University of Arizona as an incoming freshman. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, and/or overcoming significant odds, as well as demonstrating service and leadership during their high school career. Students are required to live on-campus for at least the first year and will be mentored by Education Forward Arizona. This scholarship will be renewed each year if required criteria is maintained. 

Education - Higher Education

The Morfessis Family Scholarship

Arizona Community Foundation
Private
Arizona
Unspecified amount

Arizona Community Foundation

For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state.

Scholarships

In partnership with our generous donors, we award millions of dollars annually to help students achieve their educational goals. Through our online system, students complete one application and are matched with available scholarships, based on their eligibility requirements.

The Morfessis Family Scholarship

Education has been a core value of the Morfessis family, and college attainment a passion and goal for all of its members. To assist others who are driven toward similar goals, the Morfessis Family, in conjunction with the Helios Education Foundation, has established a scholarship fund. This fund was established to support Arizona women pursuing a bachelor’s degree in select in-demand career fields at one of Arizona’s three public universities or at one of the state’s community colleges that offer bachelor’s degrees.

This scholarship is renewable.

Education - Higher Education

Ryan White Dental RFA

Seattle King County Department of Public Health
State/Local Government
Island County, Washington, King County, Washington +1 more
Unspecified amount

Ryan White Dental RFA

The Ryan White Part A Program at Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) funds the Lifelong Dental Program (LDP). LDP is a comprehensive oral health access program whose aim is to support low-income HIV-positive individuals living in King, Snohomish, and Island counties with access to oral health care services. The program covers the costs of dental procedures that are deemed medically necessary and time sensitive by participating dental providers and clinics.

Specific coverage limits for this particular Work are:

Commercial General Liability, to include Products and Completed Operations, in the amount of $1,000,000 combined single limit; $2,000,000 aggregate

Workers' Compensation and Stop-Gap Employer's Liability for a limit of $1,000,000

Professional Liability coverage of at least $1,000,000

Automobile Liability: If driving as part of the Scope of Work $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage. In the event that services delivered pursuant to this Contract involve the transportation of clients by Contractor personnel in Contractor-owned vehicles or non-owned vehicles, the limit  shall be no less than $3,000,000 combined single limit per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

Include Public Health – Seattle & King County 401 5th Ave, Ste. 1120, Seattle WA 98104, in the Certificate Holder box.

Provide an additional Insured endorsement to be included with the certificate of insurance, “CG 2010 11/85" or its equivalent is required which may include a blanket endorsement.

Total Amount of Federal Award: $ 1,987,222

Through this Request for Applications (RFA), PHSKC’s Ryan White Part A (RWPA) Program is seeking applications from dental providers/dental clinics interested in providing oral health services to low-income people living with HIV in the Seattle Transitional Grant Area (TGA) of King, Snohomish, and Island counties. PHSKC seeks to fund and contract with a varied group of providers capable of serving diverse communities and geographic areas within the TGA.

The dollar amount is based on the number of patients the provider’s practice can serve, provider specializations, location, and other factors. Providers will have this set amount of funds to use towards the oral health needs of LDP patients during the contract year.

Dental Health

The Maria Gomez Dream Scholarship

Arizona Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Arizona Community Foundation

For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state.

Scholarships

In partnership with our generous donors, we award millions of dollars annually to help students achieve their educational goals. Through our online system, students complete one application and are matched with available scholarships, based on their eligibility requirements.

The Maria Gomez Dream Scholarship

Sponsored by the MG Dream Foundation, the Maria Gomez Dream Scholarship was established in memory of a friend and daughter who lost her battle with cancer in 2014. Maria cared about her community, giving her time and talents to make the world a better place. Through this scholarship, the MG Dream Foundation honors Maria by supporting college-bound youth in pursuit of higher education. Our vision is to set forth a ripple effect and create a positive generational change in students' lives.

Education - Higher Education

Men's Fund of Porter County Grant

Porter County Community Foundation
Private
Porter County, Indiana
US $5,000
The Men's Fund of Porter County Grant, managed by the Porter County Community Foundation, provides a $5,000 grant annually to a nonprofit organization serving Porter County. This initiative encourages local community members to contribute to causes they care about, ensuring ongoing support through an endowment fund. Since its inception, the PCCF has awarded over $50 million in grants, fostering lasting change and supporting future generations in the community.
Economic Services & Development

RFP- Documenting the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of medication abortion up to 97 days

Society Of Family Planning Research Fund
Private
United States
Up to US $950,000
The Society of Family Planning aims to document the efficacy, safety, and acceptability of medication abortion up to 97 days, addressing a critical gap in abortion care. With medication abortion comprising 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023, this funding opportunity seeks to generate vital data beyond the FDA's 70-day approval, promoting evidence-informed and person-centered clinical practices for those needing abortion care later in pregnancy.
Reproductive Health

The Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship

Seattle Foundation
Private
United States
US $4,999

Seattle Foundation

Seattle Foundation is an agent of change, igniting powerful, rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

At Seattle Foundation, we believe that community is more than a place. It’s the shared understanding that our joy and well-being are tied to one another. Every day we work with nonprofits, philanthropists, and partners like you to strengthen community by igniting powerful philanthropy and advancing long-term solutions. Because it takes all of us to create a joyful region where every person can thrive.

The Stanley Ann Dunham Scholarship

These $5,000 college scholarships are awarded annually to female-identifying students in the graduating senior class at Mercer Island High School (MIHS), Chief Sealth International High School (CSIHS), and Rainier Beach High School (RBHS). Students should demonstrate commitment to the values and goals embodied in the life and work of Dr. Stanley Ann Dunham, a 1960 Mercer Island High School graduate, anthropologist, and mother of the 44th President of the United States, Barack H. Obama, and Dr. Maya Soetoro-Ng.

Education - Higher Education

Winters Area Foundation Alumni Scholarship

Community Foundation of Abilene
Private
United States
US $500 - US $5,000
The Winters Area Foundation Alumni Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Abilene, supports Winters alumni currently enrolled in college. With awards ranging from $500 to over $5,000, this scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of higher education. Payments are made directly to educational institutions for the fall and spring semesters. This initiative highlights the Foundation's commitment to empowering students through financial assistance and fostering educational opportunities.
Academic Scholarship Programs

West Texas Hereford Association – Curly Hays Scholarship Fund

Community Foundation of Abilene
Private
United States
US $500 - US $5,000
The West Texas Hereford Association – Curly Hays Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Abilene, honors Curly Hays, a dedicated community figure. This scholarship supports Texas high school seniors who have exhibited livestock, with awards ranging from $500 to over $5,000. Payments are made directly to educational institutions in August and January. Preference is given to Junior Hereford Association members, helping to foster agricultural education and community engagement.
Academic Scholarship Programs

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Grants

Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation
Private
Oklahoma
Unspecified amount
The Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation aims to enhance the oral health of Oklahomans by providing grants for dental care access, education, and research. Funding is focused on nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies that develop programs for underserved populations. The Foundation prioritizes projects that are free or low-cost, support volunteer dental professionals, and demonstrate significant community impact. Notably, grants cannot be used to compensate dental professionals or fund new clinic operatories unless under exceptional circumstances.
Dental Health

Syringe Service Program Supply Hub NOFO

Illinois Department of Health Services: Family and Community Services
State/Local Government
Illinois
Up to US $1,500,000

Syringe Service Program Supply Hub NOFO

This funding will support a single grantee in operating and maintaining a Syringe Service Program (SSP) Supply Hub. The grantee will create a catalog of IDPH-approved supplies informed by a statewide needs assessment and the laws governing this work, set up a secure website for IDPH-authorized SSPs in Illinois to request SSP supplies, and establish distribution and monitoring infrastructure to deliver supplies to IDPH-authorized SSPs.

This project is funded by the Illinois General Revenue Funds.

The Syringe Service Program (SSP) Supply Hub is a two-year grant cycle, competitively awarded in year one (1) with the option of one (1) year of non-competitive renewal applications. Total base award is $1,500,000 for the chosen grantee, with the remainder of the total grant distributed to the chosen grantee upon the beginning of the second grant year. Program funds granted must be allocated based on the following areas:

  • Contractual Services, Direct Administrative Costs, Consultant Services, Fringe, Grant Exclusive Line Items, Miscellaneous Costs, Occupancy/Rent & Utilities, Personal Services (Personnel), Subawards/Subgrants. Supplies, Telecommunication, Training and Education, Travel

Anticipated Number of Awards 

  • 1

Estimated Total Program Funding 

  • 1500000.00

Single Award Range 

  • $0 - $1500000
Medical Technology, Devices, and Equipment

Edward and Belle Rudoy Endowment Fund

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
Private
Green Lake County, Wisconsin, Waushara County, Wisconsin +1 more
Unspecified amount
The Edward and Belle Rudoy Endowment Fund, established by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, aims to recognize and promote excellence in teaching within the Winneconne Community School District. This fund supports K-12 educators who demonstrate dedication and commitment to education, with recipients nominated by their school principals. Since its inception in 1928, the Foundation has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in local communities by uniting resources for impactful projects.
Education - K through 12

GFO-25-303 - Improving Net Load Forecasting Models by Integrating Data on Behind-the-Meter Resources Grant

California Energy Commission
State/Local Government
California
Up to US $3,000,000

GFO-25-303 - Improving Net Load Forecasting Models by Integrating Data on Behind-the-Meter Resources

Purpose

The purpose of this solicitation is to fund research that improves the accuracy and operational value of tools used to forecast Behind-the-Meter (BtM) resources. These improvements will enable grid operators and electricity market participants to more effectively plan their generation reserves, capacity, and real-time operations, supporting a more reliable, efficient, cleaner, and cost-effective energy system for California ratepayers.

Electrical Engineering Electrification Energy Efficiency & Conservation

America250 Public Art Grant (Lower Budget)

Mississippi Arts Commission
Private
Mississippi
US $8,000
The America250 Public Art Grant invites Mississippi artists to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary through public art. With a total funding of $100,000, ten applicants can receive grants of up to $8,000 for projects that honor Mississippi's stories. This grant promotes themes such as the American ideal, the significance of place, and envisioning the future of Mississippi. A 1:1 match is required, with at least 10% of the match being cash.
Public / Community Art

Gartner Fund – Child Medical Assistance

Three Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Benton County, Washington, Franklin County, Washington
Unspecified amount
The Gartner Fund – Child Medical Assistance, facilitated by the Three Rivers Community Foundation, aims to provide medical assistance to children under 12 in Benton and Franklin counties. This fund supports children who have not previously received aid, have a reasonable chance of recovery, and face documented financial needs. The application must be submitted by a medical professional, ensuring that grants are directed to medical providers or for necessary adaptive equipment.
Children’s Health & Pediatrics

Maxine Sprague Lahti Foundation for the Performing Arts Grant (Michigan)

Maxine Sprague Lahti Foundation for the Performing Arts
Private
Monroe County, Michigan
Unspecified amount
The Maxine Sprague Lahti Foundation for the Performing Arts Grant supports organizations and individuals in Monroe County, Michigan, to enhance performing arts. The foundation prioritizes projects that provide year-round programming, reflect social missions, address community needs, and benefit underserved populations. Eligible applicants must be established for at least one year and demonstrate a public performance. The foundation does not support general operating costs, pilot programs, or for-profit entities.
Performing Arts

America250 Public Art Grant (Large Budget)

Mississippi Arts Commission
Private
Mississippi
US $12,000
The America250 Public Art Grant, offered by the Mississippi Arts Commission, invites eligible applicants to celebrate Mississippi's rich history as part of the nation's 250th anniversary. With a total funding of $100,000 available for ten grants, the program supports public art projects that reflect themes such as 'We the People' and 'The Future of Mississippi.' Each grant provides $12,000, requiring a 1:1 cash match, encouraging community engagement and artistic expression statewide.
Public / Community Art

BCA : Curatorial Fellowship

Bronx Council on the Arts
Private
Bronx County, New York
US $4,000
The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) offers a Curatorial Fellowship for Bronx residents to engage in curating exhibitions at the Longwood Art Gallery in 2026. This competitive, paid six-month fellowship provides mentorship and hands-on experience in the visual arts field. The Fellow will collaborate with the Gallery Director, assist in project coordination, and learn all aspects of exhibition-making while connecting with the local arts community. A stipend of $4,000 is provided for this role.
Artist Training & Development

Faraday Discovery Fellowships

The Royal Society
Association/Society
United Kingdom
Up to £8,000,000
The Faraday Discovery Fellowships, funded by a £250m initiative from the Department of Science Innovation and Technology, support mid-career researchers in the UK. These prestigious fellowships aim to foster world-class research teams to tackle significant scientific challenges across all STEM fields. Applicants can seek up to £8 million over ten years, with flexible funding provisions to accommodate diverse research needs. The program emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring broad access for talented researchers.
STEM / STEAM Education

Win Winogrond Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi manages 314 donor-established funds and has disbursed over $48 million to support more than 1,000 charitable organizations and activities recommended by its donors, as well as charitable programs established by the foundation. Established in 2002 with a generous grant from the Maddox Foundation, the Community Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Foundation serves Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Leflore, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and Yalobusha counties. 

Win Winogrond Memorial Scholarship

Mark Winogrond has established a scholarship in memory of his older brother, Henry “Win” Winogrond, Jr., who passed away in Clarksdale in 2014. The scholarship will help an outstanding graduate of Coahoma Community College to complete a four-year degree at a college of the recipient’s choice.

Win was a lifelong fan of the blues. In Clarksdale, he restored historic buildings as lodging for national and international travelers making pilgrimages to America’s “Home of the Blues”. Win served with distinction in Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart as a decorated member of the Special Forces. He continued to assist the U.S. government throughout a long and distinguished career. He traveled to more than 300 counties. Win was buried, with an honor guard, at Arlington National Cemetery.

Education - Higher Education

Civil Legal Aid Grants

Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Private
Illinois
Unspecified amount
The Illinois Equal Justice Foundation offers Civil Legal Aid Grants totaling approximately $4.8 million. These grants aim to support programs that provide essential legal services to low-income individuals, such as access to basic needs, protection for domestic violence victims, and assistance for seniors facing fraud. Eligible organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) and serve Illinois residents, ensuring services are free or on a sliding scale based on income.
Legal Services

Outcomes Innovative Pharmacy Grant Program - Entrepreneur Track

Iowa Pharmacy Association
Private
Iowa
Unspecified amount
The Outcomes Innovative Pharmacy Grant Program - Entrepreneur Track supports innovative pharmacy initiatives in Iowa, providing up to $50,000 for eligible applicants. To qualify, applicants must be licensed pharmacists or researchers in Iowa, members of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, and submit a letter of interest along with a 10/20/30 pitch deck. The funds can only be used for direct project costs, excluding overhead and salaries for patient care services.
Pharmacology

Martha J. Earp Charitable Trust Grant

Martha J. Earp Charitable Trust
Association/Society
Jefferson County, Ohio
Unspecified amount
The Martha J. Earp Charitable Trust Grant supports initiatives in the Steubenville area that promote year-round programming, provide direct services, and address community needs. Eligible organizations must demonstrate financial accountability and collaboration while ensuring measurable outcomes. Notably, organizations should have three years of operation and prior impact reports. The trust does not support discriminatory practices or certain funding areas, including operating costs and new programs.
Education - K through 12

Shapoor Alexander Ghane Memorial Endowment

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi manages 314 donor-established funds and has disbursed over $48 million to support more than 1,000 charitable organizations and activities recommended by its donors, as well as charitable programs established by the foundation. Established in 2002 with a generous grant from the Maddox Foundation, the Community Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 charitable organization. The Foundation serves Bolivar, Coahoma, DeSoto, Leflore, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica and Yalobusha counties. 

Shapoor Alexander Ghane Memorial Endowment

Shapoor Alexander Ghane was a Navy SEAL and to honor his memory this scholarship fund was established to benefit the children of Navy SEAL members who died in action. 

Education - Higher Education

Altrusa Club of Dayton Ruth Richardson Scholarship

The Dayton Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,500
The Altrusa Club of Dayton Ruth Richardson Scholarship honors Ruth Richardson, a dedicated educator who championed higher education for her students despite financial challenges. Established through her efforts in the 1980s, this scholarship supports Montgomery County high school seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA and financial need, ensuring that deserving students can pursue their college dreams. The scholarship reflects Ruth's legacy of leadership and community service, empowering future generations to achieve their educational goals.
Academic Scholarship Programs

Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits Highlights

Grants for solar panels provide funding for nonprofits to install renewable energy systems, reduce utility costs, and promote sustainability. The following grants help organizations transition to clean energy and lower their environmental impact.


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Grant Insights : Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Quite common — grants in this category are more prevalent than in others.

8,000+ Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

3,000+ Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

3,000+ Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

1,000+ Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

7,000+ Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits supporting programs / projects

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
29.8%
Q2
23.8%
Q3
23.9%
Q4
22.6%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Solar Panels for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $34,887.

$0 $0 Min.
$34,887 $34.9 K Median
$655,609 $655.6 K Average
$188,250,000 $188.3 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

Several organizations, including private and corporate businesses as well as government agencies, contribute to the $295 billion available in solar panel grant funding. Funders for solar panel installations include Toyota, the Target Foundation, NASA, and the American Heart Association.

Organizations looking to install solar panels, such as nonprofits, community centers, schools, or faith-based organizations, can apply for these grants. Many funders prioritize grants that help nonprofits adopt renewable energy systems, reduce utility costs, and promote sustainability. The goal of solar panel grants is to help organizations transition to clean energy and minimize carbon footprints.

Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for solar panels, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 29.8% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.

Solar panel grants support a variety of energy-focused projects. These projects include helping nonprofits lower utility costs, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and contribute to sustainability efforts. Through these grants, funders aim to make clean energy accessible and affordable for mission-driven organizations.

On average, solar panel grants for nonprofits provide funding between $0 and $188,250,000, with typical awards falling around $34,887 (median) and $655,609 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.

Nonprofits interested in solar panel grants should include the following in their application:

  • Anticipated cost savings – Provide a detailed overview of the anticipated cost savings a solar panel installation would provide
  • Environmental benefits – Share details about the projected positive environmental impact a solar panel installation would offer
  • Sustainability plans – Outline plans to ensure sustainability and the continued positive impact of a solar panel installation
  • Professional insights – Consider consulting a solar energy provider to provide further expertise on your application

For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.

Instrumentl helps nonprofits interested in solar panel grants identify and apply for best-fit funding opportunities, tracking deadlines, and offering funder insights.

Use Instrumentl’s reporting tools to track and analyze grant performance.