Eligibility
- Eligible applicants include states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities, and eligible nonprofit organizations.
- Specifically:
- All 50 states, District of Columbia, US territories such as Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands.
- Municipalities such as cities, towns, counties, etc.
- Federally recognized Tribal governments or Indian tribes and intertribal consortia.
- Nonprofit organizations designed to provide capital or financial assistance to rapidly deploy low- and zero-emission technologies and services.
- Both individual and coalition applicants can apply.
Application Overview
- The program awards grants to create or expand solar energy programs focused on low-income and disadvantaged communities.
- Applicants can apply for one of three award options, which vary by applicant eligibility category.
- Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by the deadline (previously noted as September 26, 2023 for an earlier round).
Suggested Application Process
A recommended 6-step application process, developed by the Environmental Protection Network, includes:
- Review program goals and eligibility criteria.
- Prepare a project cover sheet and detailed project narrative using provided templates.
- Develop a program planning timeline and comprehensive workplan.
- Create an itemized budget and budget justification using suggested templates.
- Collect commitment letters and support documents.
- Submit the application via the official EPA grants portal before the deadline.
This guidance incorporates tools, templates, sample commitment letters, and planning resources available from EPA and partner organizations to strengthen proposals.
How to Apply
- Visit the EPA Solar for All page and related resources for official application instructions and forms.
- Submit your completed application package through Grants.gov within the specified application window.
- Check with Solar for All grantees and public information sources for examples and contacts that may assist your application.
In summary, applying for Solar for All involves confirming eligibility, preparing a detailed proposal with supporting documents following EPA guidelines and templates, and submitting via Grants.gov by the posted deadline. Applicants benefit from using suggested checklists and tools developed by EPA partners to maximize the proposal’s impact and completeness.
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