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Solar for All is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) received this funding through the Solar for All grant competition to develop programs that enable low-income and disadvantaged communities in Maryland to deploy and benefit from distributed residential solar energy, aiming to lower energy costs and advance environmental justice.
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Solar for All – Public Information - Clean Energy States Alliance CESA > Projects > Solar for All: Scaling Up Solar for Under-Resourced Communities > Solar for All – Public Information Solar for All – Public Information Solar for All is a $7 billion competitive grants program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In April 2024, EPA awarded 60 grants to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and nonprofits to expand the number of low-income and disadvantaged communities primed for residential solar investment—enabling millions of low-income households to access affordable, resilient, and clean solar energy.
To learn more about the prospective timeline of this program, see CESA’s Solar for All Briefing for Community-Based Organizations . CESA convenes, informs, and assists the bipartisan network of states and nonprofit Solar for All grantees on a national scale.
The page below includes information sourced directly from Solar for All grantees such as contact details, public websites, program summaries, the narrative part of some applications, and relevant press.
It also provides maps of the states covered by multistate grantees , and information that is useful to Solar for All grantees such as examples of position descriptions or requests for proposals for programmatic functions necessary to deploy low-income solar programs. If you are aware of other resources that should be added to this page, please contact Vero Bourg-Meyer .
To learn more about the details of states’ plans and the potential impact of the Solar for All program, see CESA’s February 2024 report, Empowering Tomorrow: A Preview of States’ Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Programs .
Official State Websites, Contacts, Summaries, and Publicly Available Proposals Residential Solar Outreach Grants SolarAPP+ Adoption Support Nevada SFA multifamily solar program guidance Nevada SFA community solar site host program guidance Nevada SFA vetted contractors list Multistate award - Clean Energy Fund of Texas Expression of interest form Multistate award - GRID Alternatives Multistate award - Groundswell Multistate award - Growth Opps Multistate award - Inclusive Prosperity Capital Program navigator portal site Multistate Grantees' Area Served (Maps) Solar for All Requests for Proposals/Requests for Information Examples for Grantees Note: These RFPs do not relate to Solar for All but will be relevant to Solar for All grantees.
All RFPs from the Connecticut Green Bank are available in their RFP archive . Municipal State and Multifamily Solar Technical Assistance Solar Workflow Management System Technical Assistance Providers Note: This is a Request for Information, NOT an RFP.
Grant Management Software Services External Evaluator Services Residential Solar Leasing Zero-Interest Loan Platform Income Verification Services Decision-Support Provider Solar Quality Assurance Services Education and Outreach Grants Note: This is a Request for Information, NOT an RFP. Technical Services Provider Note: This RFP covers all three GGRF tracks, including Solar for All.
Request for Project Interest Lending Platform for Residential Solar Third-Party Owned (TPO) Solar Providers for Residential & Commercial Buildings Community Solar Program Subscription Management Services RFI: Tax Credit and Renewable Energy Certificate Residential Solar Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Contractors Board of Public Utilities Request for Quotation Implementation Services and Technical Assistance Program Design Advisor, Multifamily Housing Procurement and Compliance Consulting Services Engineering Technical Assistance Services Residential Solar Financial Provider Anti-Lobbying Certification Financial Provider Service Agreement Solar Incentive Payment Calculator Income Verification Services RAISE Program Implementation Financial Products for the RAISE Program Note: this is a Request for Information, NOT an RFP.
Administration, Single- and Multi-Family Sub-programs Terms and Conditions: General | Special Pricing Schedules: Single-Family | Multi-Family Design, Build, and Operate Community Renewable Energy Facilities | DC SEU Subcontract Template PowerUp Wisconsin Program Implementation Negotiation Professional Services Note: This RFP is relevant to another track of GGRF (NCIF) and not written for Solar for All, but the services descriptions will be helpful to Solar for All grantees seeking support on financial transactions planning and compliance.
Financial Advisory Services Management Support Services Compliance Services | Addendum #1 | Addendum #2 RFI: Solar Development & Installation for Community Solar Projects Impact Reporting and Household Savings Solar Development Services For a standard RFP for a single-family home solar lease program, see CESA’s plug and play template .
Residential Solar Loan Sales Solar For All Job Descriptions for Grantees California: Associate Planner, Solar for All California: Program Lead, Solar for All Colorado: Communications & Engagement Specialist, Colorado Solar for All Connecticut: Associate Director, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Implementation Florida: Solar for All Program Manager Georgia: Paralegal, Solar for All Idaho: Engagement Coordinator Idaho: Senior Program Manager Louisiana: Program Manager, Community Solar Louisiana: Program Manager, Residential Solar Louisiana: Program Manager, External Partnerships Maine: Program Coordinator, Solar for All Maine: Clean Energy Finance Program Manager Massachusetts: Solar Equity Program Administrator Massachusetts: Solar Equity Program Manager Michigan: Program Director, Solar for All Michigan: Engineer, Solar for All Minnesota: Federal Funding Implementation External Relations Coordinator Nebraska: Multiple positions including Associate, Loan Specialist, Manager, Assistant Director, Senior Director Nevada: Solar for All Ambassador North Carolina: Energy Policy Analyst/Senior Policy Analyst North Carolina: Program Director, Solar for All North Carolina: Senior Program Manager North Carolina: Senior Project Manager - Energy Policy & Markets Oregon: Senior Project Manager, Solar for All Pennsylvania: Director, Solar for All Pennsylvania: Solar Program Coordinator Please note that this is not specifically a Solar for All job description, but it is generally related to solar.
Texas: Program Manager, Solar for All Texas: Communications Manager, Solar for All Utah: Clean Energy Associate or Clean Energy Senior Associate Virginia: Shared Solar Programs Coordinator Virginia: Residential Solar Programs Coordinator Idaho, Montana, Wyoming: Program Director Renewables, Solar for All Idaho, Montana, Wyoming: Compliance Manager Renewables, Solar for All Commercial Underwriter III VP, Commercial Economic Development, Commercial Solar VP, Commercial Solar Projects Underwriting VP, Residential Solar Lease Programs Learn more about program requirements such as Build America Buy America (BABA) or the Davis-Bacon (DBA) u sing the resources and fact sheets below !
These resources were either produced by CESA or sourced from partners or federal agencies. Build America Buy America (BABA) Build America Buy America and Domestic Content: A Primer for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Solar for All Program Use this FAQ document in plain English to understand broadly what BABA is about.
BABA Requirements from SFA Terms & Conditions Use this document to see the BABA rules as applicable to SFA programs as per the program ’ s specific terms and conditions . List of BABA-Compliant Suppliers Use this page to find current manufacturer certification letters for solar, mounting products, and inverters as they become available. American Solar M anufacturing M ap This map shows locations of domestic solar manufacturing plants.
Nonavailability Temporary Waiver Use this document to understand what projects fall under a temporary BABA waiver until December 31, 2025 . BABA FAQs for Manufacturers Use this document to understand what projects fall under a temporary BABA waiver until December 31, 2025 . Cheat Sheet BABA vs. Domestic Content Use this short cheat sheet to compare the BABA and domestic content standards.
BABA Implementation Procedures FAQs Use this document to answer most questions about how BABA applies to SFA. BABA Attestation Letter Example #1 US Dept. of Energy | 2025 An example of a BABA attestation letter that suppliers use to show available BABA supply.
BABA Attestation Letter Example #2 US Dept. of Energy | 2025 An example of a BABA attestation letter that suppliers use to show available BABA supply. Template for Certification Letter of BABA-Compliant Supply Under the Limited Nonavailability Waiver Use this template to draft a manufacturer certification letter to demonstrate U.S. assembly under the 2025 temporary BABA waiver .
Certification Letter Templates for Manufa cturers Use these documents as an example of what is expected by EPA to c ertify BABA compliance . Page 1: iron and steel products Page 2: manufactured products Page 3-4: construction materials Use this FAQ document in plain English to understand broadly what DBA is about.
Davis-Bacon Quick S tart G uide Use this document to understand basic processes to comply with DBA and how to set up compliance systems DBRA Requirements from SFA Terms & Conditions Use this document to understand the Solar for All specif ic terms and conditions relating to Davis-Bacon. D avis -Bacon FAQs for Grantees Use this FAQ to answer broad questions about DBA compliance under Solar fo r All.
CESA’s publicly available resources can be found on the SFA resources page here .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: The Maryland Clean Energy Center is the recipient, and the program focuses on financially vulnerable households across Maryland, particularly low-income and disadvantaged communities, to provide rebates and financing for rooftop solar on single-family homes, multifamily housing, and community solar projects. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $62,450,000 for Maryland Clean Energy Center Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program (CCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Community Change Grants Program funds projects that provide meaningful improvements to the environmental, climate, and resilience conditions affecting disadvantaged communities. While broadly focused on environmental and climate justice, projects can include aspects that relate to community health and well-being through addressing environmental health risks. The program aims to fund community-driven pollution and climate resiliency solutions and strengthen communities' decision-making power. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This program, established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act, awards funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in small, underserved, and disadvantaged communities in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements. Funds can be used for infrastructure projects, reducing lead, addressing PFAS, and building technical, financial, and managerial capacities. Projects must benefit communities that are underserved, small, and disadvantaged, as defined by SDWA 1459A.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR program funds small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative environmental technologies in broad focus areas such as clean and safe water, air quality, and sustainable materials management. Proposals should be responsive to annual topics, and Phase I awards support proof-of-concept projects. Past awards have supported app development for recycling and waste management.