Funding search · renewable energy · Virginia
Who funds renewable energy work in Virginia
15 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Virginia recipients: 122 grants totaling $21.9M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($10.1M), Green Advocacy Project ($355,000) and Energy Action Fund ($536,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Virginia recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
66 matching grants · $10.8M · through 2024Largest: $427,500 to GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. to support education and outreach to build an equitable clean energy future.
Green Advocacy ProjectWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
12 matching grants · $355,000 · through 2021Largest: $100,000 to NEW VIRGINIA MAJORITY — to help elect candidates who support a transition to a clean energy economy
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $536,000 · through 2024Largest: $145,000 to VIRGINIA LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
The Oak Hill FundCharlottesville, VA
6 matching grants · $329,115 · through 2023Largest: $30,000 to VIRGINIA ORGANIZING (ON BEHALF OF VIRGINIA CLINICIANS FOR CLIMATE ACTION) — to 1) host the third annual virginia climate and health education collaborative summit, 2) launch a new statewide vcca healthcare sustainability committee; 3) train medical profess…
Largest: $500,000 to AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID INC — to advance clean energy through transmission reform
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $2.0M · through 2024Largest: $600,000 to THE NATURE CONSERVANCY — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
Clean Future ForumWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $1.4M · through 2024Largest: $680,000 to National Wildlife Refuge — to provide the public and policymakers with thoughtful educational resources and opportunities for dialogue in support of solutions to address climate and clean energy development …
DeployusBoston, MACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $1.3M · through 2024Largest: $775,000 to CONSERVATIVE COALITION FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS — to support the org's efforts related to clean energy and pollution mitigation
Charlottesville Area CommunityCharlottesville, VACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $115,000 · through 2024Largest: $45,000 to ENERGY RIGHT — clean energy advocacy in the commonwealth of virginia
Largest: $850,000 to SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER — clean energy in the south
Largest: $1.3M to SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER — accelerate transition to clean energy
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $30,000 · through 2023Largest: $10,000 to VIRGINIA ORGANIZING — clean energy and just transition
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