RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good initiative fosters the expansion of solar power among mission-based nonprofits and houses of worship in Wisconsin.
Donor Name: RENEW Wisconsin
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
RENEW Wisconsin prioritizes organizations that work in the areas of social justice, low-income communities, people of color, children or seniors, rural Wisconsin, education, and new technology or innovation.
Solar for Good celebrates awarded solar projects and helps nonprofit organizations educate their communities about the benefits of solar power. Solar for Good has already helped over 100 nonprofits save money on their electric bills that they can reinvest in their missions.
Funding Information
SOLAR PANELS: RENEW Wisconsin will administer solar panel donations through the Couillard Solar Foundation. Nonprofits can be awarded up to 50% of the panels required for their solar project, based on system size.
- For solar systems smaller than 75 kilowatts, a nonprofit can be awarded up to 50% of the solar panels required, up to 75 panels* (~$12,500 value).
- For systems 75 kilowatts and larger, a nonprofit can be awarded up to 50% of the solar panels required, up to 150 panels* (~$25,000 value).
PROJECT GRANTS: RENEW Wisconsin will administer grants for solar projects through the Couillard Solar Foundation and the Array it Forward initiative.
- For solar systems smaller than 75 kilowatts, a nonprofit can receive up to 20% of the installed cost of their solar system, with a maximum grant size of $5,000.
- For solar systems larger than 75 kilowatts, a nonprofit can receive up to 20% of the installed cost of their solar system, with a maximum grant size of $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to receive a solar panel award, the organization must be a registered nonprofit organization located in Wisconsin, be in good financial standing and able to accept donations, and own its building and/or be able to make necessary changes to its roof or property to accommodate solar. Please note that this program is designed to fund mission-based organizations. In addition, organizations receiving solar panels must agree to participate in educating community members about the benefits of solar energy.
For more information, visit Solar for Good.
