Funding search · renewable energy · Tennessee
Who funds renewable energy work in Tennessee
15 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Tennessee recipients: 29 grants totaling $9.2M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($1.4M), Climate Imperative Foundation ($650,000) and The Bancker Williams Foundation ($62,364).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Tennessee recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $1.4M · through 2024Largest: $515,000 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Climate Imperative FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $650,000 · through 2024Largest: $500,000 to Southern Alliance for Clean Energy — to support research, education, and outreach on the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy
Largest: $23,300 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — support for advancing clean energy in georgia and the southeast usa
Largest: $60,000 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE CLEAN ENERGY — to fund operating needs
The Partnership ProjectWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $77,000 · through 2024Largest: $35,000 to Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) — program support
Foundation for the CarolinasCharlotte, NCCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $5.6M · through 2023Largest: $4.1M to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — charitable gift
Largest: $20,000 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — general operating
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $300,000 · through 2024Largest: $150,000 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — sustainable environment
Largest: $100,000 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — promoting energy efficiency in the southeast
Advocacy Action FundMenlo Park, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $50,000 · through 2023Largest: $50,000 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — support for advocacy for clean energy
Largest: $245,000 to SOUTHERN ALLIANCE FOR CLEAN ENERGY — policy manager & technical consultant
Southern Alliance for Clean EnergyKnoxville, TNCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $130,000 · through 2023Largest: $130,000 to TENNESSEANS FOR CLEAN ENERGY — influence clean ener
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