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Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Program | City of Bloomington, Indiana Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Program About the Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Program The SEEL program provides grant funding and technical assistance for nonprofits, community organizations, and small businesses to improve building efficiency and install solar panels or battery storage.
This program progresses the City of Bloomington’s goals to increase renewable energy sources, decrease greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel consumption, and support local organizations across the community. Eligible projects for funding under the 2025 SEEL program include three project types: energy efficiency, solar and/or battery.
Solar and battery grants provide $25,000 to sponsor a solar photovoltaic (PV) panel system installation, $20,000 to sponsor a battery energy storage system (for non-profits only), or a combined $45,000 solar and battery installation (for non-profits only). Solar and battery installations are performed by the City’s SEEL program partner, Solar Energy Solutions.
Energy efficiency grants provide $10,000 to reimburse upgrades that reduce energy demand, such as energy efficient HVAC equipment or building weatherization. The energy efficiency grant terms include a pre-determined list of qualifying projects. An approved application is required before beginning installation of any project.
View the SEEL Grant Map to see past grant recipients and the locations of every SEEL grant installation. Watch the recording of the SEEL Grant Informational Webinar from March 26, 2026 . The webinar walks prospective applicants through the program qualifications, project implementation, and process steps.
Nonprofits : tax exempt (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or 501(c)(6)) organizations are eligible for the program. Employee benefit associations, social welfare organizations, and business leagues are also eligible. Businesses: small businesses are defined as those having less than 500 full-time employees.
Examples of qualifying grant recipients include schools, libraries, grocery stores, childcare centers, healthcare facilities, etc. Multifamily complexes: multifamily residential units with at least two apartments, owned by organizations that meet the criteria of a small business or nonprofit, and permanently house low income residents (<80% Area Median Income).
Eligible organizations must also meet the following criteria: The facility must be located within Bloomington city limits. Check if you are located in City limits by visiting MyBloomington and enter the address of the building. LEASED FACILITIES: If you lease the building you are applying for, your building owner or property management company will be sent a Building Owner Disclosure and Agreement Form.
Qualification will be determined based on the owner of the facility. Buildings on private homesites or single-family residential property are not eligible. The SEEL grant is intended for commercial, office, retail, industrial, community centers, or other public-facing facilities where a nonprofit or small business operates.
Low-income multifamily housing sites are eligible. Organizations should have at least one part or full time staff member serve as the program point of contact. An authorized employee or organization member must communicate with the City throughout the grant process.
Additional contacts may be included in communication. Organizations that have previously participated in the SEEL program must wait 12 months from receiving their last grant before applying again. SEEL applicants are eligible for either the solar/battery grant or the energy efficiency grant, but not both simultaneously.
Non-profit entities may combine the solar and battery into one installation. Organizations located in a local historic district planning to alter the exterior of their building (e.g. install solar panels) must review their project idea with the City of Bloomington Historic Preservation Program Manager Noah Sandweiss ( [email protected] ) and receive confirmation to proceed BEFORE applying for SEEL.
Some historic districts have restrictions on facade changes and may require a Certificate of Appropriateness . If you are unsure about your organization's historic designation, search your address using MyBloomington or use the Historic Preservation Resources Map. The SEEL application is a two-part process.
First, submit an eligibility check form . The purpose of the first stage of the application is to review basic information about your organization to see if you meet the program requirements, described above. If you are confirmed eligible, you will be sent a link to the second part of the application.
The purpose of the second stage of the application is to gather information on your facility’s energy usage, project logistics, and justification for grant funding. Your application is not complete until you submit both forms. Receiving eligibility confirmation does not mean you have been accepted into the program.
The SEEL program is first-come, first-served so please complete both forms promptly to ensure a timely application. For more details on the grant process, please view the project-specific webpages linked below. Solar and Battery Projects : Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until all program funding has been allocated.
The 2026 program will support up to 9 new solar grants (or a mix of solar and battery grants). There are currently solar grants available in 2026. Energy Efficiency Projects : May 2026 UPDATE: the program has received many applications and new applications will be placed on hold.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. After acceptance, the grant recipient will be scheduled for the energy audit alongside a cohort with other grant recipients. The 2026 program will support up to 8 energy efficiency grant recipients.
To contact the SEEL program coordinator with questions, please email [email protected] . SEEL Energy Efficiency Grants Department: Economic and Sustainable Development
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, and multifamily residential complexes housing low-income residents within Bloomington city limits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000 for energy efficiency projects; up to $25,000 for solar PV; up to $20,000 for battery storage (non-profits only); or a combined $45,000 for non-profits. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Solar, Energy Efficiency, & Lighting (SEEL) Program Grants is funded by City of Bloomington, Indiana. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant is sponsored by City of Bloomington, Indiana Department of Economic and Sustainable Development. Sustainable Neighborhoods Grant is a program from the City of Bloomington, Indiana Department of Economic and Sustainable Development that funds small-scale neighborhood sustainability projects advancing the goals of the city's 2021 Climate Action Plan.
The City of Bloomington's Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) office administers several housing assistance programs for residents, funded through HOME and CDBG entitlement allocations. Eligible first-time homebuyers may receive up to $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. Qualified homeowners can access safety and habitability grants, an affordable home rehabilitation loan program, and accessibility modification funding. Additional support is available through a Parks and Recreation grant for hazard tree removal. These programs serve low-to-moderate income Bloomington residents and aim to improve housing stability, safety, and accessibility across the community.
Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.