Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for EV Equipment Repair Courses

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for EV Equipment Repair Courses is sponsored by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Funding for organizations to offer electric vehicle equipment repair training courses.

Cornell Cooperative Extension | Not-for-Profit Opportunities Cornell Cooperative Extension Cornell Cooperative Extension Not-for-Profit Opportunities Not-for-Profit Opportunities PSEG Free Energy Assessments – PSEG free energy consultations to not-for-profits through qualified contractors. Contractors will tour the facility with you, discuss energy saving opportunities, and help guide you through rebate application processes.

NYSERDA Green Jobs – Green New YorkEnergy Studies - Energy studies, costing between just $100-$500, are available for small commercial and not-for-profits to identify and analyze opportunities to make buildings more efficient, which lowers associated energy costs. Not-for-profit organizations of any size are eligible for this offering, in facilities 50,000 sq ft or less.

A comprehensive walk through of the facility; Site staff interviews; Utility bill analysis; Fuel-neutral, unbiased evaluation of potential low-cost/no-cost and capital improvement energy efficiency upgrades; outlines potential energy and cost savings opportunities for your facility.

To get started with your energy study, please contact us at 888-338-0089 or (ITC) Direct Pay Fact Sheet for Nonprofits changes to the federal solar credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, municipalities and not-for-profits can now receive these tax credits (even though they don't pay taxes) in the form of DIRECT FEDERAL PAYMENTS.

The new Investment Tax Credit was increased to 30% for clean energy projects and its bonus credits enables tax-exempt entities to receive up to six bonus credits that could raise the ITC to 70% of the eligible costs of the project’s installation. Direct pay enables tax-exempt entities to receive payment equal to the full value of the ITC and its bonus credits.

This Direct Pay Fact Sheet details which types of tax-exempt entities are eligible to receive direct pay, outlines the process to receive direct pay, and introduces Inflation Reducation Act (IRA) Guide for Nonprofits and Municipalities - The IRA expanded, extended, and established tax credits that are driving billions in clean energy investment across the U.

S and includes a new provision, known as “direct pay” or “elective pay”, that enables nonprofits, municipalities, and other tax-exempt organizations to directly access clean energy tax credits for the first time. Now, installing and owning clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles is a more affordable, straightforward investment at any scale.

This guide will cover how nonprofits and local governments can advance clean energy in their own operations and community with IRA tax credits Lawyers for Good Government Elective Pay Sprint Hub - Elective Pay Sprint Hub, a rapid-response initiative designed to help schools, Tribes, nonprofits, faith organizations, and local governments navigate the complex landscape of clean energy tax credits in the wake of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA, or H.

R. 1). The Elective Pay Sprint Hub will serve as a concierge service for tax exempt entities to work with L4GG and its partners to design, fund, and implement their clean energy projects.

L4GG is inviting nonprofits, Tribes, faith-based groups, schools, and local governments with pending or at-risk projects to complete a simple intake form and join the Sprint Hub. The initiative will connect projects with pro bono legal support, policy expertise, and technical partners to unlock credits while they remain available.

New York Community Trust: Long Island Competitive Grants – New York Community Trust offers competitive grants to nonprofits to support projects that improve the lives of Long Islanders.

Under the Environment Category, they fund projects that 1) Promote sustainable land use, land management, and transportation alternatives, 2) Support and strengthen open space and farmland preservation efforts, 3) Improve and protect the health (or resiliency) of the region’s bodies of water, 4) Protect drinking water quality, 5) Preserve biological diversity through habitat conservation and protection and 6) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the development of alternative energy sources and energy conservation, research, and public education.

The average grant size is $15,000 to $25,000. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. NYSERDA:Find A Contractor – NYSERDA has created a statewide network of partners who offer energy efficiency solutions that can help reduce your energy usage and costs from certified contractors and accredited companies.

These contractors can provide efficiency consulting services and feasibility studies construction energy consulting pump installation services time energy management services efficiency services to existing multifamily buildings. The State of New York does not endorse, guarantee, represent, or assume liability for any work proposed or carried out by any entity listed.

Carbon Neutral Community Education Development Program - Incentives available to support economic development projects on Long Island for projects that are designed to carbon neutral net or zero energy performance. NYSERDA Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development program supported projects: A: Carbon Neutral Facilities (design and construction) B: Carbon Neutral Communities (planning).

Awards range up to $2 million and are traditionally award through the in May and closing at the end of July.

CDLI Weatherization Assistance Program – Administered by CDLI locally, WAP can assist not-for-profit organizations by reducing their heating/cooling costs and improving the health and safety of its residential building inventory serving low income and disadvantaged residents with energy efficiency Everybody Solar – Works to protect the environment and strengthen U.S. communities through solar energy projects by providing solar power to local charities and not-for-profits to help reduce electricity costs and direct their limited resources to the communities they Re-volv – Through a Power Purchase Agreement or solar lease, RE-volv provides solar energy financing for community-serving nonprofits saving them on average 15% or more on their electricity bills across the country.

As nonprofits pay back RE-volv, those payments are reinvested in their Solar Seed Fund, a one-of-a-kind, pay-it-forward revolving fund for solar for other Development Corporation (SCEDC) primary purpose of the SCEDC is to promote economic development in Suffolk County by assisting not-for-profit corporations in their acquisition of capital projects.

Typical projects eligible for financing include the purchase and rehabilitation of existing buildings, the construction of new buildings, or the construction of additions to existing facilities. Equipment may also be financed through the SCEDC.

SCEDC provides financial assistance through the issuance of tax-exempt or Suffolk County Industrial IDA offers tax incentives and access to other financial and critical business resources, provides thought leadership and technical assistance opportunities, and mobilizes local and regional assets. With the help of the IDA, clinets are able to expand and renovate current operations and purchase or build new locations.

Assistance includes: bond financing, property tax abatements, and Last updated January 28, 2026 The Long Island Clean Energy Hub Clean Energy Goals and Agencies Clean Energy Careers and Training Energy Efficiency Contractors Energy Efficient Appliances Tax Credits, Rebates and Financing Air Source Heat Pump Contractor Geothermal Heat Pump Contractors Energy Bill Savings Programs NYSERDA Certified Solar Contractors Small Business Opportunities Community and Municipal Opportunities Not-for-Profit Opportunities Multifamily Housing Opportunities Agricultural Opportunities Town and Village Specific Programs K-12 Training and Educational University/Academic Energy Offerings Clean Energy Organizations Environmental Organizations Economic Development Resources Contractor Review Websites Resources for Contractors Cornell Cooperative Extension Extension Education Center 423 Griffing Avenue, Suite 100 Riverhead, New York 11901-3071 Growing Degree Days (GDD) Disclaimer of Liability & Endorsement If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information on this website or need materials in an alternate format, contact suffolk@cornell.

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