1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grants2025 Nonprofit Solar Project Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Community Foundation for Southern Arizona” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Nonprofit Solar Project Grants - Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Expanding Access to Solar for Nonprofits The Nonprofit Solar Project is an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, in partnership with private donors and Solar United Neighbors of Arizona.
Through the Nonprofit Solar Project, the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona seeks to address environmental disparities in our local community through sustainability initiatives. Supported by the CFSA Environmental Sustainability Impact Fund , the Nonprofit Solar Project seeks to aid local nonprofits in Pima County serving marginalized populations to meet their energy needs through solar power.
Through the switch to solar, nonprofits will be able to reduce energy costs and their carbon footprints, while freeing up resources that can be diverted to programming and operations costs. In 2025, nine organizations were awarded funding totaling $944,609 to complete solar installations at their sites in Pima County through the Nonprofit Solar Project.
Moving to green power continues to make good business sense here in Southern Arizona, and we are pleased to offer a second round of funding to further expand solar in our community and demonstrate its long-term benefits. Nonprofit Solar Project holds the following objectives: Expand access to solar for nonprofits in underserved and disproportionately environmentally burdened communities that otherwise may not afford to do so.
Redistribute savings back into communities through expanded programs and services. Invest in local distributed solar energy, reducing the harmful burdens of other energy sources, which frontline communities disproportionately shoulder. Increase the visibility of solar power in Pima County and demonstrate the potential to adopt solar to other organizations in our community.
Interested applicants may apply through CFSA’s application portal on Grants Lifecycle Manager. Applicants do not need to have a solar installation bid in hand to successfully apply. Applications are reviewed by CFSA and SUN for both installation eligibility and selection criteria before sharing applications with the NSP Review Committee.
The NSP Review Committee will identify the top 15-25 applicants from the pool. These applicants will receive a stipend to solicit a minimum of 2 bids from vendors for their solar installations with guidance from SUN. Taking the bids into account, the NSP Review Committee will make final recommendations for application selection.
With support from CFSA and SUN, selected participants will be awarded funds to move forward with their preferred solar installer to complete solar installation. Solar Readiness : Organization is a good candidate for solar installation, with limited major technical project issues identified. Preference may be given to roof-mounted system installation.
Benefit to Community : The mission and programmatic work of the organization directly benefits people living in Pima County. Preference may be given to organizations that house other nonprofits, clients, or additional entities on the premises where solar would be installed, creating a broader range of impact.
Environmentally Impacted : Solar panels for this organization would have positive benefits in underserved communities impacted by environmental disparity. Effective Solar Savings : The shifted savings from solar panels will have a substantial impact on this organization’s programmatic goals and operations.
Willingness to Share : The applicant is interested in working with CFSA and SUN to elevate this kind of project and promote solar installation. Applicants must meet the following criteria: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) in good standing, conducting charitable work in Pima County. Applicants may not apply using a fiscal sponsor for this program.
National and statewide organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible to apply provided they have a headquarter physical location based in Pima County where the proposed installation would take place. No portion of the grant can be used to support the national or statewide entity. Applicants must be the property owner where the installation will be located.
Applicants’ property must have a minimum of 500 square feet of unobstructed roof or ground space. Any roof space must have a remaining lifespan of at least 15 years and not covered by slate or Spanish clay tile. Applicants must have been located at the proposed installation site for a minimum of 6 months and able to submit at least 6 months and up to 12 months of electric bills for the location.
Prior recipients of the Nonprofit Solar Project Grant will not be eligible to receive an additional grant. For any questions regarding eligibility, please reach out to our team at community@cfsaz. org.
Application Opens: Monday, July 7, 2025 Application Closes: Monday, August 18, 2025 First Round Award Notifications: September 2025 Bid Process: September – October 2025 Final Award Notifications: November 2025 The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has moved to a new and improved grant portal! To apply, all applicants must create a new account on the portal. Watch this tutorial for assistance in applying.
Application – Nonprofit Solar Project Grants FY25-26 Recorded Grant Information Webinar Previous Nonprofit Solar Project Grant Recipients Child and Family Resources, Inc. Conservation Legacy ( Arizona Conservation Corps ) Habitat for Humanity, Tucson, Inc. Southern Arizona Land Trust Emerge!
Center Against Domestic Violence Learn More About the Nonprofit Solar Project Thank you to our generous CFSA donors, Tucson Electric Power, and Solar United Neighbors for making this project possible. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Pima County, Arizona, serving marginalized communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $944,609 total. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
2025 Nonprofit Solar Project Grants is funded by Community Foundation for Southern Arizona. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Arizona. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.