Funding search · renewable energy · Nevada
Who funds renewable energy work in Nevada
8 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Nevada recipients: 34 grants totaling $3.9M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($2.0M), Energy Action Fund ($955,000) and Nv Energy Charitable Foundation ($135,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Nevada recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
18 matching grants · $2.0M · through 2024Largest: $150,000 to NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $955,000 · through 2024Largest: $540,000 to NEVADA CONSERVATION LEAGUE — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states. general operating support.
Largest: $100,000 to Nevada Clean Energy Fund — unlocking tribal clean energy opportunities in nevada
Western Conservation ActionDenver, COCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $150,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to MAKE THE ROAD NV — clean energy advocac
Rf Catalytic CapitalNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $550,000 · through 2024Largest: $550,000 to NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND — general operating support
Local Jobs & Economic Development FundDover, DECharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to NEVADA ALLIANCE — supporting local economic development through clean energy deployment
Western Conservation FoundationDenver, COCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $35,000 · through 2022Largest: $35,000 to RENO SPARKS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE — clean energy edu.
Jobs for the FutureBoston, MACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $10,000 · through 2022Largest: $10,000 to NEVADA CLEAN ENERGY FUND — ares regional challenge project
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