Solar Grants and Funding Opportunities


The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides $32.6 billion in funding to the U.S. Department of Energy with more than half of these funds directed to the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program office. Here's the funding breakout from this office:

  • Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - $6.7 billion
  • Weatherization - $5.0 billion
  • Advanced Batteries Manufacturing - $2.0 billion
  • State Energy Program - $3.1 billion

To learn more about Department of Energy grants and Recovery Act funding available from other federal agencies click the links below. If you have questions, please contact the federal agency directly.


Click here to learn about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a nationwide program to jumpstart the economy, create or save millions of jobs, and address long-neglected challenges to help our country thrive in the 21st century. You can view the impact of the Recovery Act by Federal Agency or read the legislation (pdf).