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Solar for Schools Program (S4S)

Community & Economic DevelopmentCloses Dec 31, 2035(3358 days left)From $500,000

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This is a Pennsylvania state grant program that pays for solar energy projects at schools, covering equipment purchase and installation, permit fees, energy storage, and utility interconnection. It is for school districts, intermediate units, charter schools, career and technical schools, trade and technical schools, and community colleges. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply and should not bother.

Best for
Pennsylvania school districts, Intermediate units and charter schools (including cyber), Area career and technical schools and specific trade and technical schools, Community colleges
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses, Nonprofit applicants
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Other applicants (see eligibility)
Award range
From $500,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 31, 2035. The program is listed as accepting applications.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The smallest award is $500,000. A maximum award amount is not published as a fixed amount.
Who can apply for this grant?
Schools can apply: school districts, intermediate units, charter schools including cyber, regional, and a school for education of the deaf or the blind, area career and technical schools, specific trade and technical schools, and community colleges in Pennsylvania.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply for this program.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. This program does not accept nonprofit applicants; only eligible school entities may apply.

Summary

The Solar for Schools Grant Program is established pursuant to the act of Jul 17, 2024 (P.L.813, No. 68) known as the Solar for Schools Act. This program seeks to reduce the cost of implementing solar energy systems into schools across the Commonwealth. In order to accomplish this goal, the Depar...

About this grant

The Solar for Schools Grant Program is established pursuant to the act of Jul 17, 2024 (P.L.813, No. 68) known as the Solar for Schools Act. This program seeks to reduce the cost of implementing solar energy systems into schools across the Commonwealth. In order to accomplish this goal, the Department of Community and Economic Development has established a grant program that school districts, intermediate units, charter schools including cyber, regional, and a school for education of the deaf or the blind, area career and technical schools, specific trade and technical schools, and community colleges can use to fund solar energy projects. These grants will aid in the purchase and installation of equipment, permit fees, energy storage, and utility interconnection.

Funding type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount Funding details: No matching required Population served: Schools Deadline: 2035-12-31 Source: Pennsylvania's grant directory (pa.gov/grants), listed as accepting applications.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: School

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