Funding search · renewable energy · Utah
Who funds renewable energy work in Utah
15 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Utah recipients: 40 grants totaling $4.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are Western Conservation Action ($210,000), The Nature Conservancy ($377,000) and The Chicago Community Trust ($2.0M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Utah recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Western Conservation ActionDenver, COCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $210,000 · through 2024Largest: $30,000 to UTAH CLEAN ENERGY — clean energy support
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $377,000 · through 2024Largest: $136,000 to UTAH CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE INC — conservation activities
The Chicago Community TrustChicago, ILCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $2.0M · through 2023Largest: $138,108 to Utah Clean Energy Alliance Inc — general support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
Largest: $50,000 to UTAH CLEAN ENERGY — unrestricted general support
David Kelby JohnsonSalt Lake City, UT
3 matching grants · $51,600 · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to Utah Clean Energy Alliance — to create a future that ensures healthy, thriving communities for all, empowered and sustained by clean energy.
Largest: $50,000 to UTAH CLEAN ENERGY — general operating support
Park City Community FoundationPark City, UTCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $55,365 · through 2024Largest: $23,705 to UTAH CLEAN ENERGY — environmental
Largest: $500,000 to UTAH CLEAN ENERGY — to build the climate innov
Lightspark FoundationSalt Lake City, UT
3 matching grants · $20,834 · through 2025Largest: $9,167 to Utah Clean Energy — to further foundation's initiatives
Western Conservation FoundationDenver, COCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $110,000 · through 2024Largest: $80,000 to MORMON WOMEN FOR ETHICAL GOVERNMENT — clean energy educati
Largest: $20,000 to Utah Clean Energy — general charitable purposes
Utah Clean Air PartnershipSalt Lake City, UTCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $35,000 · through 2024Largest: $20,000 to UTAH CLEAN ENERGY — funding to nonprofit for program
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