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Solar for Schools Grant Program (S4S) - PA Department of Community & Economic Development Solar for Schools Grant Program (S4S) The Solar for Schools Grant Program is established pursuant to the act of Jul 17, 2024 (P. L. 813, No. 68) known as the Solar for Schools Act.
This program seeks to reduce the cost of implementing solar energy systems into schools across the Commonwealth.
In order to accomplish this goal, the Department of Community and Economic Development has established a grant program that school districts, intermediate units, charter schools including cyber, regional, and a school for education of the deaf or the blind, area career and technical schools, specific trade and technical schools, and community colleges can use to fund solar energy projects.
These grants will aid in the purchase and installation of equipment, permit fees, energy storage, and utility interconnection.
Area Career and Technical Schools A Chartered School for the Education of the Deaf or Blind The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology The Pennsylvania College of Technology Grant maximums shall be determined according to the following: Applicant Market Value/Personal Income Aid Ratio (MV/PI AR)* Maximum Eligible Grant Amount The lesser of $600,000 or 50% of project cost The lesser of $480,000 or 40% of project cost The lesser of $360,000 or 30% of project cost * MV/PI AR amounts determined by Pennsylvania Department of Education .
Grant maximums for any entity that is not assigned an MV/PI AR will be based on the ratio of the school district where their project site is located. Funds Available by Region Pennsylvania Department of Education Aid Ratios PA Solar for Schools Program Overview Webinar (A PowerPoint for the Program Overview Webinar is also available.)
Solar for Schools Preparation Checklist Map of Regions for Solar for Schools Program (an XLS of region counties is available for download as well) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Flood Mitigation Program (FMP) Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) Program Multifamily Weatherization Assistance Program (WAPM) Rural Jobs and Investment Tax Credit Program (RJTC) Business in Our Sites Grants/Loans (BOS)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: School districts, intermediate units, area career and technical schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, regional charter schools, chartered schools for the education of the deaf or blind, community colleges, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Pennsylvania College of Technology. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Solar for Schools Program is funded by Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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