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Solar Energy Equity Grant Program is sponsored by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). Grants for the design and installation of solar photovoltaic systems on homes of low-to-moderate income residents in Maryland.
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Solar Energy Equity Program Accessibility Information Solar Energy Equity Grant Program The Energy Efficiency Equity and Solar Energy Equity Programs are permanently closed. Please see the newly created Residential Energy Equity Program . NEW!
View the updated Solar Energy Equity Program grantee list, which now includes FY25 grantees, here (updated July 21, 2025): SEE Grantees FY22 - F25 Program Description: The Maryland Energy Administration ("MEA") is pleased to announce grant funding available under its FY25 Solar Energy Equity Grant Program ("SEE Program", "the Program").
Funds under the SEE Program are provided for the design and installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy-generating systems on the homes of Marylanders that experience low-to-moderate income, or are in overburdened or underserved communities, as defined by §1-701 of the Environmental Article, Annotated Code of Maryland .
Each home must have had energy efficiency and weatherization-type upgrades completed through MEA's FY19 - FY25 Energy Efficiency Equity Grant Program ("EEE Program"), formerly known as the Low-to-Moderate Income Energy Efficiency Grant Program in previous Program offerings; or through one (1) or both of the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development ("DHCD") FY19 - FY25 Weatherization Assistance Program or FY19 - FY25 DHCD EmPOWER Maryland Limited Income Energy Efficiency Program .
MEA anticipates issuing awards to current or prior EEE Program grantees to enable solar on the rooftops of households that experience low-to-moderate income, or are in overburdened or underserved communities, living in single-family homes. The Program will fund up to 100% of the solar photovoltaic (PV) system design and installation cost, up to $25,000 per home.
Program Purpose: Through the SEE Program, MEA aims to gain insight into best practices for deploying solar to households described in §9–20B–05(i) of the State Government Article, and to households that live in overburdened or underserved communities, as described in §1-701 of the Environment Article. Type of Grant Program: Competitive Grant Program Eligible Applicants: Non-profit organizations and local governments.
Application Deadline: 3:00 P. M. ET, Thursday, February 13, 2025 (Deadline Extended as of Jan 17, 2025) 3:00 P.
M. EST, Thursday, January 23, 2025 Anticipated Program Budget: A total of up to $10,000,000 is expected to be available, split between each Area of Interest ("AOI"). Funding restrictions apply .
See the FY25 SEE Program Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) in the Program Documents section for further information. Current and Previous Awardees: View a list of FY22 and FY25 SEE Program Awardees here ( updated July 21, 2025) : SEE Grantees FY22 - F25 FY25 Solar Energy Equity Program Funding Opportunity Announcement v. 1.
1 (Updated Jan 17, 2025 ) FY25 MEA SEE Program Application Form MEA Grant Agreement General Provisions, which are posted on the For more information, contact MEA Program Manager Meg Cefail regarding the Solar Energy Equity Program by email at [email protected] , or by phone at 410. 371. 0976.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations and local governments in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 per home. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 13, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Solar Energy Equity Grant Program is funded by Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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