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Nonprofits are often on the front lines of serving their communities, yet they face rising energy costs and limited access to capital for sustainability upgrades. To help close that gap, PAE is launching the PAE Solar Equity Grant, an annual grant supporting 501(c)(3) organizations pursuing clean, resilient energy solutions.

The grant is intended to help nonprofits reduce long-term operational energy costs with on-site renewable energy. Our goal is to make solar more accessible to the organizations creating meaningful impact in the communities they serve.

We are accepting proposals for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with the option to include battery storage. Selected applicants may receive up to $150,000 in funding, along with technical guidance from PAE engineers during early project development.

Eligibility
Organizations must:

• Be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Own the facility where the system will be installed
• Be located in one of the following cities: Seattle, Spokane, Portland, Eugene, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Reno, Denver, Boston, New York
• Demonstrate sufficient electrical demand for the proposed solar system.
• Submit a proposal by January 30, 2026

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Find the RFP with full details and submission instructions here.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with organizations in your network that may benefit.