Funding search · renewable energy · Maryland
Who funds renewable energy work in Maryland
12 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Maryland recipients: 103 grants totaling $23.6M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($5.7M), Energy Action Fund ($1.5M) and The Bloomberg Family Foundation ($14.1M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Maryland recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
54 matching grants · $5.7M · through 2024Largest: $125,000 to MARYLAND CLEAN ENERGY CENTER — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
29 matching grants · $1.5M · through 2024Largest: $145,000 to CHESAPEAKE CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK ACTION FUND INC — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
Largest: $5.5M to JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — accelerate transition to clean energy
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $489,092 · through 2022Largest: $400,000 to PLAYERS PHILANTHROPY FUND — clean energy and just transition
Largest: $75,000 to Chesapeake Climate Action Network — general support for regional campaigns to promote clean energy
Largest: $990,000 to JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — to support research and education regarding the clean energy transition
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $250,000 · through 2024Largest: $250,000 to JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
The Eucalyptus FoundationSan Francisco, CA
1 matching grant · $150,000 · through 2021Largest: $150,000 to NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL — climate and clean energy initiatives
Green Advocacy ProjectWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $100,000 · through 2021Largest: $100,000 to CCAN ACTION FUND — to educate voters and others on benefits of a clean energy economy
Coalition for Green CapitalWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $27,500 · through 2023Largest: $27,500 to CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY ACCELERATOR — cover year long lease and general support of cesa's work
Clean Energy GroupMontpelier, VTCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $20,000 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to Baltimore Green Justice Worker — build capacity for clean energy incentive navigators
Prince George'S Financial ServicesLargo, MDCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $7,500 · through 2024Largest: $7,500 to MARYLAND CLEAN ENERGY CENTER — small business community growth stimulus funds grant
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