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Energy Savings Fund for Nonprofits is sponsored by Minnesota Department of Commerce (administered by Center for Energy and Environment - CEE). This program offers loans to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Minnesota for energy efficiency improvements. Additionally, commercial properties owned or occupied by a nonprofit seeking lighting improvements through the One-Stop Efficiency Stop are eligible for 0% interest loans.
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Energy Savings Funds for Nonprofits | Center for Energy and Environment Energy Savings Funds for Nonprofits Nonprofit organizations that want to lower their energy use can use funds that CEE and the Minnesota Division of Energy Resources have allocated. The guidelines below are subject to change at any time without notice. Loan funds are subject to availability.
Email or call for complete details. Hablamos Español: 612-335-5856 Loan amounts up to $100,000. Loan terms up to 10 years.
Borrower must be a nonprofit entity exempt from taxes under the 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or an entity that leases an eligible facility to a nonprofit entity. Facility must be an existing building occupied in whole or in part by a nonprofit entity to be eligible. Subject to change at any time.
APR based on loan amount of $50,000. Based on current rates. Qualifications apply.
Rates starting at 3. 75% (4. 22% APR) for loan terms up to 5* years.
Rates starting at 5. 5% (5. 80% APR) for loan terms up to 10** years.
APR based on a loan of $50,000 over 5* or 10** years. An eligible improvement must be a modification to an existing building that is primarily intended to reduce energy consumption for the benefit of a nonprofit entity. Must have a useful life that is greater than its simple payback period.
Must have a simple payback period that is no less than two (2) years and no greater than ten (10) years. Loan Documentation Needed to Begin the Application Completed loan application. Articles of Organization, Bylaws, Certificate of Incorporation, Borrowing Resolution.
Two years financials and/or tax returns for business. Copy of ID for authorized signor. Copy of the Federal 501(c)(3) Exemption.
Written consent from property owner for tenant to do work on the property (if owner is not the loan applicant). Estimate(s) for the proposed work to be done. This project was made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and the Minnesota Department of Commerce through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Minnesota occupying existing buildings; improvements must have a 2–10 year payback period. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Energy Savings Fund for Nonprofits is funded by Minnesota Department of Commerce (administered by Center for Energy and Environment - CEE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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