Funding search · renewable energy · Nebraska
Who funds renewable energy work in Nebraska
10 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Nebraska recipients: 18 grants totaling $3.3M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($1.3M), The Heising-Simons Foundation ($650,000) and Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund ($777,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Nebraska 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: $406,000 to CONSERVATION NEBRASKA — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Largest: $250,000 to CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS — to support clean energy development in the midwest
Local Jobs & Economic Development FundDover, DECharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $777,000 · through 2024Largest: $527,000 to NEBRASKA CONSERVATION VOTERS — supporting local economic development through clean energy deployment
Largest: $150,000 to Center for Rural Affairs — to support clean energy development and agrivoltaics efforts in the midwest
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $120,000 · through 2024Largest: $120,000 to CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
American Jobs and Energy Security FundDover, DECharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $100,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to NEBRASKA CONSERVATION VOTERS — non-political contribution; for education & analysis to support clean energy
Largest: $150,000 to Center for Rural Affairs — to promote clean energy development in conjunction with agriculture in the midwest, primarily in iowa.
Advocacy Action FundMenlo Park, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $35,000 · through 2023Largest: $35,000 to CENTER FOR RURAL AFFAIRS — support for engagement and advocacy for clean energy
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $20,000 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to NEBRASKA CONSERVATION VOTERS — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
Green Advocacy ProjectWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $25,000 · through 2021Largest: $25,000 to NEBRASKA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS — to educate voters and others on benefits of a clean energy economy
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