Funding search · renewable energy · Connecticut
Who funds renewable energy work in Connecticut
11 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Connecticut recipients: 23 grants totaling $2.8M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($1.1M), Hampshire Foundation ($459,000) and The Common Sense Fund ($260,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Connecticut recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $1.3M · through 2024Largest: $321,000 to YALE UNIVERSITY — to promote education and analysis to advance clean, affordable energy that protects public health. to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Largest: $160,000 to PEOPLE'S ACTION FOR CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) — heat pump program for
Largest: $100,000 to PEOPLES ACTION FOR CLEAN ENERGY — to support the organization's mission to work throughout connecticut to promote the development of alternative, renewable sources of energy and encourage others to join in on the c…
Largest: $500,000 to INCLUSIVE PROSPERITY CAPITAL INC — ensuring equity in the clean energy transition: scaling the enerwealth model
Largest: $67,000 to Inclusive Prosperity Capital — to support midwest expansion of clean energy financing and explore the creation of a green bank in minnesota
Largest: $3,000 to RIVERFRONT RECAPTURE (CT) — support for clean energy and environmental steward
Largest: $50,000 to Northeast Neighborhood Partners Inc — operating support to advance north hartford partnerships work in affordable housing clean energy access and community-driven economic development
E4thefutureFranklin, MACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2022Largest: $25,000 to GREEN ECO WARRIORS — to support educational sessions on the importance of energy conservation and clean energy to health and wealth in the community.
Largest: $15,000 to YALE UNIVERSITY — project support for a certificate program designed to bring the advantages of clean energy development to marginalized communities
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $18,333 · through 2023Largest: $18,333 to CONNECTICUT CITIZEN RSRCH GRP — clean energy and just transition
Largest: $2,500 to PEOPLES ACTION FOR CLEAN ENERGY INC — northeast electric vehicle summit (neevs)
The Connecticut Community FoundationWaterbury, CTCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2024Largest: $10,000 to CLEAN WATER FUND — waterbury home energy action campaign
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