Funding search · renewable energy · Montana
Who funds renewable energy work in Montana
9 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Montana recipients: 19 grants totaling $4.7M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($1.0M), Western Conservation Action ($140,000) and Energy Action Fund ($149,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Montana recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $1.0M · through 2024Largest: $300,000 to WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCE COUNCILS EDUCATION PROJECT — to support education and outreach to build an equitable clean energy future. to promote education and analysis to advance clean, affordable energy that protects public health.
Western Conservation ActionDenver, COCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $140,000 · through 2024Largest: $80,000 to WORC DBA COLORADO RURAL VOTERS — clean energy advocac
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $149,000 · through 2021Largest: $139,000 to WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCE COUNCILS — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
Climate Imperative FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $1.0M · through 2023Largest: $1.0M to Western Organization of Resource Councils Education Project — to support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy
American Jobs and Energy Security FundDover, DECharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $515,000 · through 2024Largest: $515,000 to MONTANA RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION — accelerate the local economic benefits & new jobs from clean energy buildout
Largest: $1.5M to WESTERN ORGANIZATION OF RESOURCE — accelerate transition to clean energy
Western Conservation FoundationDenver, COCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $167,500 · through 2024Largest: $167,500 to MOUNTAIN MAMAS — clean energy educati
Largest: $125,000 to NORTHERN PLAINS RESOURCE COUNCIL — accelerating the adoption of clean energy in monta
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $23,300 · through 2022Largest: $23,300 to JEANNETTE RANKIN PEACE CTR — clean energy and just transition
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