Funding search · renewable energy · Washington
Who funds renewable energy work in Washington
15 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Washington recipients: 82 grants totaling $51.7M, most recently in 2025 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($6.9M), Seattle Foundation ($445,000) and Sustainable Markets Foundation ($1.4M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Washington recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
20 matching grants · $6.9M · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future.
Seattle FoundationSeattle, WACharity · may take applications
21 matching grants · $445,000 · through 2024Largest: $50,000 to CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE — to provide general support
Largest: $10,000 to CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE — an independent, nonpartisan northwest research and analysis nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the clean energy transition in the pacific northwest.
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $1.4M · through 2023Largest: $618,750 to 350SEATTLE — clean energy and just transition
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
5 matching grants · $400,000 · through 2024Largest: $175,000 to CLIMATE SOLUTIONS ACTION FUND — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states. general operating support.
Largest: $30,000 to Clean Energy Transition Institute — reducing fossil fuel emissions
Largest: $20.0M to BREAKTHROUGH ENERGY CATALYST FOUNDATION — advancing the global transition to net-zero by accelerating market adoption of new clean energy solutions (year 2 of 5-year $100m grant).
Largest: $100,000 to CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE — funding for general charitable operations
Largest: $77,200 to Clean Energy Transition Institute — climate change
Largest: $42,500 to CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE — contribution to be used for charitable purposes
Climate Imperative FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $1.2M · through 2022Largest: $1.0M to NEW VENTURE FUND FBO EVERGREEN COLLABORATIVE — to support research, education, and outreach about the economic benefits of clean energy
Sustainable Path FoundationSeattle, WACharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $35,000 · through 2024Largest: $15,000 to Clean Energy Transition Institute — to support sustainability in the puget sound region
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