Honnold Foundation Core Fund 2026

Honnold Foundation Core Fund 2026 is sponsored by Honnold Foundation. Core funding mechanism for community-led organizations expanding equitable access to solar energy while advancing environmental sustainability and social equity in underserved communities.

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The Core Fund supports solar energy initiatives worldwide, with a special focus on projects that are innovative, grassroots, and community-driven. Applications for the 2026 Cycle open January 20, 2026. Providing unrestricted funding to global solar energy access initiatives that reduce environmental impact and increase social and economic equity.

Providing unrestricted funding to global solar energy access initiatives that reduce environmental impact and increase social and economic equity. The Application Requirements The Honnold Foundation partners with marginalized communities to expand equitable solar energy access.

We believe that solar energy access improves lives and reduces environmental impact, and we provide unrestricted grant funding to organizations across the globe whose work increases social and economic equity in the communities they serve. Though our funds are unrestricted, we tend to select organizations that are directing funds towards a specific project or initiative. The Honnold Foundation awards funding in two rounds.

Round 1 awardees receive their funding in the Spring, and Round 2 awardees receive their funding in the Fall of the same year. Regardless of the timing of their disbursement, all awardees are notified in the Spring. Both domestic and international organizations may apply.

Core Grant awards typically range from $25,000 to $150,000. As described in our Strategic Plan , the majority of the Honnold Foundation’s funding is distributed to the Americas and Island Nations affected by intensifying storms and our rapidly changing climate. We're committed to a transparent approach to Partner selection; to learn more about our due diligence process, click here .

Applications for the Honnold Foundation’s 2026 Grant Cycle will be open from Tuesday, January 20th, through 5pm EST Thursday, February 12th. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for Core Grant funding.

The organization is community-based and/or has a clear community connection The organization has a charitable status in its country of origin or has a fiscal sponsor; U.S. Tribes and tribally-led organizations are also welcome to apply The majority of the funding will be used for the construction of new solar infrastructure and/or the improvement of existing solar infrastructure (ie: grid-tied solar, solar home systems, solar water pump, etc.) The organization has identified a technical partner (installer) to develop new and/or improve existing solar infrastructure, and the organization and/or installer can provide the necessary technical details of the proposed solar solution The funding will be used to increase social and economic equity for underserved/marginalized communities The funding will be used to limit environmental impact by reducing dependence on or usage of fossil fuels or other energy sources known to be highly pollutive (diesel oil, wood, kerosene, coal-powered utility grids, etc.) The funding will be used to support work in a single community or a small cohort of communities The community served is involved in the creation, maintenance and management of the work the funding supports HF is particularly invested in and heavily prioritizes organizations that: Are led by and serve Indigenous and/or Black-majority communities Have at least 50% of leadership positions held by womxn (staff and/or Board members).

Organizations located in the Americas (North, Central, South), Cambodia, and Island-nations anywhere in the world that are highly susceptible to the impacts of climate change (e.g. Caribbean, Indonesia, Vanuatu, Madagascar, etc.). Organization and Project Summary — determines basic project eligibility and fit.

If a project is determined to be both eligible and a good fit for HF funding, the organization will be invited to complete the full grant application. Organizations must upload a copy of their annual budget. Preview the round one application here .

Due February 12, 2026, at 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Full Grant Application — provides additional details about the work this award will fund, the organization’s past work in the community, and other relevant information. Technical information, such as one-line diagrams and product lists are also required.

Eligible applicants will be invited to complete the full grant application following staff review of the Organization and Project Summary. Applicants will receive an invitation to complete the grant application, or a declination letter, no later than March 20, 2026. Preview the round two application here .

Grant awards will be announced Summer 2026. HF awards funding in two rounds. All awards are announced in the Summer.

Round 1 awardees will receive their funding in the Summer. Round 2 awardees will receive their funding in the Fall of the same year. Award rounds are determined by HF and will be communicated to recipients prior to the award announcements.

Can my organization apply multiple years in a row? Yes! At the Honnold Foundation, organizations are welcome to reapply.

I received funding from the Honnold Foundation in a prior grant round, can I reapply? Yes! Organizations are welcome to apply regardless of whether or not they were funded in the past.

My organization has multiple projects we would like to apply for, can we submit multiple applications in one round? Yes, organizations can submit multiple applications. To do so, make sure that each application is labeled with a different title and that the application itself is distinct.

I missed the grant application deadline, can I still submit my application? No. Unfortunately, we are not able to accept late applications. I would like to send information that wasn’t asked for in the application, can I follow up with more information?

No. The Honnold Foundation asks only for the information needed to evaluate applications. Additional materials will not be reviewed. Is the application available in multiple languages?

Yes! We are currently processing applications in both English and Spanish. However, the Honnold Foundation does not have plans to expand beyond these two options at this time.

Does the Honnold Foundation accept applications outside of its posted grant cycles? No. Unfortunately, the Honnold Foundation is unable to accept applications outside of the dedicated grant cycles. I am having trouble with the Submittable portal, who can I talk to?

To reach Submittable tech support please contact support@submittable. com . I have other questions about the application that aren’t addressed in the FAQs, who can I talk to?

If you need to contact someone at the Honnold Foundation, please reach out to grants@honnoldfoundation. org and a staff member will get back to you within 72 business hours. You can find a summary of the above information and learn more about the Honnold Foundation's application review process here .

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