Funding search · renewable energy · New Mexico
Who funds renewable energy work in New Mexico
10 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by New Mexico recipients: 82 grants totaling $6.5M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($4.2M), Energy Action Fund ($882,500) and Western Conservation Foundation ($397,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to New Mexico recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
38 matching grants · $4.2M · through 2024Largest: $330,000 to INTERWEST ENERGY ALLIANCE — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
18 matching grants · $882,500 · through 2024Largest: $260,000 to SEMILLA ACTION — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states. general operating support.
Western Conservation FoundationDenver, COCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $397,000 · through 2024Largest: $80,000 to THE SEMILLA PROJECT — clean energy educati
Western Conservation ActionDenver, COCharity · may take applications
8 matching grants · $530,000 · through 2024Largest: $162,000 to PROGRESSNOW NM — clean energy advocac
Alliance for Tribal Clean EnergyWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $74,166 · through 2024Largest: $68,749 to POSITIVE ENERGY SOLAR — alliance for tribal clean energy & iplf support was therefore time-critical and functioned as a bridge payment to unlock federal funds already awarded. the support did not create n…
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $17,600 · through 2022Largest: $10,000 to CNTR FOR SOCIAL SUSTN SYS — clean energy and just transition
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $110,000 · through 2024Largest: $110,000 to INTERWEST ENERGY ALLIANCE — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
Local Jobs & Economic Development FundDover, DECharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to DREAMS IN ACTION NM — supporting local economic development through clean energy deployment
Largest: $175,000 to CENTER FOR CIVIC POLICY — $100,000 for the clean energy and climate justice work and $75,000 for general support
Green Advocacy ProjectWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $43,000 · through 2021Largest: $43,000 to CENTER FOR CIVIC ACTION — to educate voters and others on benefits of a clean energy economy
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