Application are now open for the Solar for Good initiative to help nonprofit organizations educate their communities about the benefits of solar power.
Donor Name: RENEW Wisconsin
State: Wisconsin
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/01/2022
Details:
RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good initiative fosters the expansion of solar power among mission-based nonprofits and houses of worship in Wisconsin. Through a generous partnership with the Couillard Solar Foundation, RENEW Wisconsin awards grant-funding or solar panels to nonprofit organizations, helping them switch to clean, renewable, solar energy.
In 2020, First Unitarian Society of Madison began contributing grant donations to the program through the Array it Forward initiative. 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.
Benefits
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).
Eligibility Criteria
- In order to receive an 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 an award must agree to participate in educating community members about the benefits of solar energy.
For more information, visit Renew Wisconsin.
