Funding search · renewable energy · New Jersey
Who funds renewable energy work in New Jersey
8 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by New Jersey recipients: 104 grants totaling $8.9M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($4.9M), Energy Action Fund ($1.5M) and Fund for New Jersey ($710,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to New Jersey recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
63 matching grants · $4.9M · through 2024Largest: $192,500 to NEW JERSEY POLICY PERSPECTIVE INC — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
26 matching grants · $1.5M · through 2024Largest: $325,000 to FEDERATION OF STATE CONSERVATION VOTER LEAGUES INC — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
Largest: $175,000 to EASTERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER — to provide high-quality legal assistance for clean energy, climate change, and environmental justice.
Largest: $150,000 to TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY — for the u.s. clean energy policy evaluation project
Largest: $100,000 to URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY — clean energy careers preparation program
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $1.2M · through 2024Largest: $1.2M to TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
Largest: $50,000 to NEWARK SCIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY — support the clean energy ambassador training program
Largest: $5,000 to Passaic County Community College Foundation — clean energy now new opportunities for work
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