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: 10/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
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 200 nonprofits save money on their electric bills that they can reinvest in their missions.
Applicants can choose to apply for solar panels, solar canopies.
- 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 100 kilowatts, a nonprofit can be awarded up to 50% of the solar panels required, up to 75 panels (~$25,000 value).
- For systems 100 kilowatts and larger, a nonprofit can be awarded up to 50% of the solar panels required, up to 150 panels (~$50,000 value).
- SOLAR CANOPIES: RENEW Wisconsin will administer canopy donations through the Couillard Solar Foundation. The canopy is sold complete, including panels, beams, tie bars, clamps and hardware.
- A base cash grant of $6,000 will be awarded for the first 20kW in system size.
- Each additional 10kW will receive an additional $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to receive an award, the organization must be a registered nonprofit organization located in Wisconsin, be in good financial standing, able to accept donations, and own its building or be able to make necessary changes to its roof or property to accommodate solar. Note that this program is designed to fund mission-based organizations. Solar for Good grant recipients should demonstrate service and impact in several key sectors. Grants are prioritized to organizations that perform service in the following areas:
- Children or Seniors
- Education
- LGBTQ+
- Low-Income Communities
- People of Color
- People with Disabilities
- Rural Wisconsin.
For more information, visit RENEW Wisconsin.
