Funding search · renewable energy · Georgia
Who funds renewable energy work in Georgia
11 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Georgia recipients: 58 grants totaling $15.5M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($6.4M), The JPB Foundation ($7.6M) and Energy Action Fund ($500,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Georgia recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
32 matching grants · $6.4M · through 2024Largest: $675,000 to SOUTHEAST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE INC — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Largest: $1.4M to SOUTHFACE ENERGY INSTITUTE INC — equitable clean energy: a blueprint for community resiliency
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $500,000 · through 2024Largest: $110,000 to GEORGIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
The Oak Hill FundCharlottesville, VA
2 matching grants · $90,000 · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to ENVIRONMENT GEORGIA RESEARCH & POLICY CENTER — continued support for clean energy cities, expanding to other cities and working with existing clean energy cities to participate ira implementation, and solarize campaigns, aiming…
Largest: $400,000 to GREENLINK ANALYTICS INC — accelerate transition to clean energy
American Jobs and Energy Security FundDover, DECharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $200,000 · through 2024Largest: $200,000 to GEORGIA CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND — non-political contribution; for education & analysis to support clean energy
Clean Future ForumWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $100,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to National Foundation for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inc — to provide policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development and other publi…
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $42,420 · through 2024Largest: $42,420 to WORKING FOR ADVANCED TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGIES COALITION — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $35,000 · through 2022Largest: $35,000 to BLACK SUSTAINABILITY — to directly support frontline partners in atlanta that are pursuing the city's transition to 100% clean energy
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2022Largest: $10,000 to BELOVED COMM MINISTRIES INC — clean energy and just transition
Largest: $2,500 to MOVING AUGUSTA FORWARD INC — o prepare and create pathways for people in augusta, and the surrounding areas, to access good-paying jobs created in the clean energy industry, among others.
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