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Find similar grantsCoal to Solar Energy Storage Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Please update your browser to the latest version of Internet Explorer , or use one of the following browsers (Windows XP users will need to use one of these, since Internet Explorer 9 and above are not supported in Windows XP): Community Solar Energy Sovereignty (CSES) Grant Community Solar Energy Sovereignty (CSES) Grant Community Solar Energy Sovereignty (CSES) Grant The Community Solar Energy Sovereignty (CSES) program offers grants to community groups, towns, and service providers to help with the early planning stages of community solar projects.
These projects focus on local ownership and giving communities more control over their energy. Total Funding : $8.
5 million each year (depending on state budget) Award Amounts : $50,000 - $1,000,000 Community-based Organizations (CBOs), as defined by the National Community-based Organization Network Municipalities in areas where there is no CBO able to run a community solar project Technical Service Providers working with a CBO partner Funding supports project planning and other steps before construction begins.
This can include interconnection fees, developing solar project models, permits and zoning, hiring professional services, land lease or purchase, and project site control. Funds are for community solar projects in Illinois. Priority goes to projects built in or benefiting Equity Investment Eligible Communities .
The 2025 grant round is currently open and accepting applications until December 31, 2025. Application materials are available on DCEO's CEJA Updates & Program Status page. Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Awardees Grantee Award Amount Project County 548 Energy Solutions $1,000,000 Cook 548 Energy Solutions $1,000,000 Cook City of Springfield $100,000 Sangamon Clean Community $232,825 Cook Elizabeth L.
Carter, Esq. , LLC $984,800 Cook Green Energy Justice Cooperative $1,000,000 Kane Green Energy Justice Cooperative Green Energy Justice Cooperative $1,000,000 Kane St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral $350,000 Peoria Supreme Solutions Inc. $500,000 Champaign Supreme Solutions Inc. $500,000 Cook Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program One-Pager ( PDF ) For more information, email CEO.
OEBU@illinois. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects installing energy storage facilities at eligible former coal plant sites in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $110,000 per megawatt of installed energy storage capacity; $280.5 million total funding over 10 years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Coal to Solar Energy Storage Grant Program is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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