Funding search · renewable energy · Maine
Who funds renewable energy work in Maine
10 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Maine recipients: 22 grants totaling $4.9M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are Energy Action Fund ($414,000), United States Energy Foundation ($1.2M) and Barr Foundation ($600,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Maine recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $414,000 · through 2024Largest: $262,500 to EOPA CODE BLUE WATER SOLUTIONS — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $1.2M · through 2024Largest: $80,000 to ACADIA CENTER — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Largest: $400,000 to (104) ACADIA CENTER — climate: to advance clean energy policies in new england, through research and analysis, stakeholder engagement and education, and regulatory activities
Largest: $40,000 to NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE — climate action and the clean energy system for maines future
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $1.3M · through 2024Largest: $750,000 to ACADIA CENTER — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
Largest: $800,000 to DEFEND OUR HEALTH — accelerate transition to clean energy
The Rhode Island Community FoundationProvidence, RICharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2022Largest: $50,000 to ACADIA CENTER — accelerating rhode island's clean energy transition
Largest: $35,000 to ACADIA CENTER — clean energy future in
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2021Largest: $25,000 to SOLON CENTER FOR RSCH & PUB — clean energy and just transition
Davis Conservation FoundationYarmouth, MECharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2022Largest: $10,000 to Maine Conservation Alliance — clean energy for all campaign
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