Energy Grants for Nonprofits

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Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The mission of the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources (IJNR) is to promote public dialogue about natural resource issues through programs that inform, empower, and inspire better…

Helen Frankenthaler Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Draft applications (required for Implementation applicants): February 27, 2026
  • Final applications: March 27, 2026

The Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI)—launched by the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, in partnership with RMI and Environment and Culture Partners—is a national grantmaking program to address…

Embassy of Japan - Botswana

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The Embassy of Japan in Botswana provides support through the Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP). GGP supports relatively small development projects which have a…

RBC Foundation USA

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Application Deadline:
  • Minneapolis/St. Paul: January 30 and June 30, 2026
  • Other areas: February 27 and July 15, 2026
Grant Range: $28725 - $9243600
Average Grant: $1524196

The RBC Foundation USA supports nonprofit organizations that improve quality of life in the communities where RBC operates.

Funding priorities focus on three areas:

Equipping…

Avion Takes Action

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Application Deadline:

February 28 and  August 31, annually

Avion Takes Action is an employee-led charitable giving fund that supports nonprofit organizations located within a one-hour radius of Huntsville, AL, and Corpus Christi, TX.

Grants are…

Clif Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 1 and August 1, annually
Grant Range: $50 - $3000000
Average Grant: $52574

The Clif Family Foundation supports nonprofit grassroots organizations that engage local communities, deliver measurable positive impact, and focus the majority of their resources on direct action…

Charlevoix County Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Environment and Land Use and Arts and Culture: March 1, annually
Community Priorities: May 1, annually
Geographic Enrichment: October 1, annually
Youth Needs: November 1, annually
Urgent Needs Fund, Mini Grants, and Housing Solutions: Applications accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year until December 15, annually

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Charlevoix County, MI.

The Foundation supports organizations that address the…

The Abell Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Small Grants: Rolling deadline
  • Regular Grants: January 1, March 1, May 1, July 15, and October 1, 2026
Grant Range: $188 - $300000
Average Grant: $34168

The Abell Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life in Maryland, with a particular focus on Baltimore. Support may be provided throughout Maryland for efforts to preserve…

Too often in the developed world we take our energy for granted, presuming that we’ll always have the power to warm us, light our homes, and power all our forms of entertainment. There are many places around the world, however, where access to power is unreliable, and the lights can go off at any moment. And in places where the power flows freely, we are often far from responsible when it comes to adhering to sustainable practices.

There are many nonprofits operating to help provide more reliable energy and areas that need it, and helping spread information and methods for more sustainable energy usage across the world. They’re able to do this through the generous funding provided by energy grants. These grants can be given to a wide range of beneficent programs. These can include the installation of renewable energy systems, retrofitting buildings with more energy-efficient technology, or developing community-based energy education programs.

Energy grants can come from a wide range of sources. These can sometimes include federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Many state and local agencies also provide funding opportunities to encourage more sustainable and clean energy developments. There are also plenty of private foundations involved in this space, such as the Energy Foundation.

When preparing an energy grant proposal, detailed technical data is key. You need to be able to prove that there is a lack of sustainable energy that your nonprofit is uniquely suited to address. Data that you might want to include could include energy consumption rates, potential cost savings from upgrades, and potential environmental impact. The U.S. Department of Energy and EPA are great places to start when collecting data.

If you need any more pointers on writing award winning grant proposals, make sure to view our full overview on the topic. You can also browse an excellent selection of energy grants right here, all currently accepting applications.