Climate & Clean Energy Grants

Surface federal clean energy and climate grants driving the transition to a sustainable economy.

Federal clean energy and climate funding expanded dramatically under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), creating an unprecedented pipeline of grant opportunities across DOE, EPA, USDA, HUD, and the Department of Transportation. DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) distributes billions annually for solar, wind, geothermal, buildings, vehicles, and grid modernization — spanning universities, companies, state energy offices, utilities, and tribal governments. ARPA-E funds transformational energy research with awards typically from $500,000 to $10 million. EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants provide direct funding to states, municipalities, and tribal governments for climate action plans and implementation. USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) covers up to 50% of costs for renewable energy and efficiency projects at agricultural operations and rural small businesses. Most DOE competitive grants require cost-sharing of 20–50% from the applicant, meaning strong private or state co-funding increases competitiveness significantly.

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