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Renew America's Nonprofits Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program provides grants for energy efficiency projects in nonprofit buildings. Prime Recipients (501(c)(3) nonprofits) apply for large grants and then sub-award funds to other 501(c)(3) nonprofits for building energy efficiency improvements like lighting upgrades, roof replacements, HVAC upgrades, and door/window replacements.
Renewable energy projects are not eligible.
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## What does this funding get me? Grants to help nonprofits do energy efficiency work. Two programs had funding cycles in the Southeast that closed in April and May of 2025.
Funding deadlines for fall 2025 to be announced. * Good Use (subgrants up to $120,000 from the Southface Institute) * GoodUse provided matching grants for nonprofits ranging from food banks to arts organizations. * Although the most recent cycle ended in April, Southface Institute is working to keep expanding RAN opportunities, so please check the website in 2026 to stay updated.
* BUILT Nonprofits through TechWerx (Congratulations to Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, one of 22 recipients in 2024) * The Joint Assessment of Resilience in Vulnerable Infrastructure Systems (JARVIS) Opportunity provided funding to utilities to deploy advanced technologies and incorporate modeling to identify and mitigate grid vulnerabilities, enabling greater integration across diverse energy portfolios.
Both programs were open to nonprofit organizations who own and operate their own buildings, but may differ in additional requirements. Please check out their websites for future opportunities. ## How can I access the money?
## What other incentives could I use to help me accomplish my goals? * Nonprofits can transfer the 179D energy efficiency tax deduction to their contractor in exchange for a lower price. * Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for additional incentives that may be offered by your state, local government, or utility, as well as important federal, state, and local policies.
For questions regarding DSIRE, contact Justin Lindemann (NC Clean Energy Technology Center) at jplindem@ncsu. edu. * Check out our (non-exhaustive) list of non-federal funding from other sources that may fit your energy and cost-saving goals.
## **Where can I get more information? ** * Good Use web page and FAQ * Built Nonprofits web page * Renew America’s Nonprofit web page (archived DOE web page, no longer being updated) * For specific questions on this program or for more assistance, contact Sally Robertson at info@energyfundsforall. org.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Prime Recipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Subrecipients: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that own and operate their buildings and need energy efficiency upgrades. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows DOE anticipates awarding $45 million in grants to 5-15 Prime Recipients, with individual awards expected to be between $3-$9 million. Prime Recipients will sub-award grants of up to $200,000 to nonprofit subrecipients. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Renew America's Nonprofits Program is funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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