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Commercial Solar Grant Program is sponsored by Maryland Energy Administration. Offers grants for the installation of solar photovoltaic systems for commercial, industrial, and agricultural sectors in Maryland.
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Commercial and Canopy Solar Program Accessibility Information Commercial and Canopy Solar Program The Fiscal Year 2026 Commercial and Canopy Solar Program budget has been exhausted. Thank you for your interest in going solar and your commitment to sustainability.
ANNOUNCEMENT ON FY26 COMMERCIAL SOLAR GRANT PROGRAM The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is pleased to announce that the FY26 Commercial and Canopy Solar Program (“CCSP”) is open! Notable Changes to the Program in FY26: The FY26 Commercial and Canopy Solar Program combines two former MEA programs into one program: The Commercial Solar Grant Program and the Solar Canopy and Dual Use Technology Program.
The combined program offers funding for rooftop-mounted systems, ground-mounted solar systems, and solar canopies over parking or bodies of water. The Program serves a more limited list of Eligible applicants. Participating parking facilities must be “EV ready” but installation of EV supply equipment is no longer required in conjunction with the solar canopy installation.
Participating parking facilities must be “EV ready” but installation of EV supply equipment is no longer required in conjunction with the solar canopy installation. Program Purpose: The Commercial and Canopy Solar Program (CCSP) provides direct benefits to low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities.
The program offers grant funding to support implementation of solar energy installations on commercial properties, including rooftop-mounted solar systems, ground-mounted solar systems, and solar canopies over parking or bodies of water. Solar PV systems purchased by applicants and third-party owned solar energy systems are eligible for grant funding.
Helping Maryland’s businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations increase access to solar energy technologies is key to meeting our State’s clean energy, energy affordability, and greenhouse gas reduction goals.
The program has two areas of interest: Area of Interest 1 - Equitable Solar Access for Organizations: Grants for nonprofits, businesses and other organizations that are registered to operate in Maryland that have been designated as, or are actively in the process of being designated as, a non-profit organization, a Small Business Enterprise (SBE), or are Veteran-Owned.
Area of Interest 2 - Commercial Solar for Sustainability: Grants for Maryland businesses and organizations that own or operate eligible facilities. Type of Program: Statewide Non-competitive, awarded on a First-Come, First-Served basis. Program Application Deadline: 3:00 P.
M. ET, Monday, February 11, 2026. Funding: A total of up to $13,000,000 is anticipated to be available.
The table below tracks the budget for the FY26 Commercial and Canopy Solar Program. MEA will update this table regularly, and post the date of the last update below the table. Last Update to Percentage of Budget Reserved: April 21, 2026 Grant Amounts: Grant amounts will be calculated using a formula, based on Area of Interest, solar PV installation type, and solar system capacity.
Area of Interest Solar Energy Purchase Agreement Incentive Third-Party Owned Solar Energy Incentive 1: Equitable Commercial and Canopy Solar Program Non-Canopy 90% of the Total Project Cost, 90% of the Total Project Cost, 2: Commercial Solar for Sustainability Non-canopy 75% of the Total Project Cost, 75% of the Total Project Cost, * The maximum grant award amount is $500,000 per property owner (and as further detailed in the FOA).
Program Documents: The Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and application resources are provided in the links below. The FOA has all terms, conditions, rules, restrictions, and requirements for the Commercial and Canopy Solar Program. Please read the FOA fully before submitting an application to MEA.
FY26 CSGP FOA v2 (Issued 12. 2. 25) FY26 CCSP Project Budget Workbook FY26 Jotform Questions PDF >>> PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE FY26 FUNDING DEPLETION, THE APPLICATION PORTAL IS NOW CLOSED<< Questions: Please contact Meg Cefail, Energy Program Manager, about any questions regarding the Commercial and Canopy Solar Program.
Meg can be reached at [email protected] , or by calling MEA's main line at 410. 537. 4000.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Commercial, industrial, and agricultural entities in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was September 30, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Commercial Solar Grant Program is funded by Maryland Energy Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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