Community Solar Grant Program
Forecasted
The Community Solar Grant Program from the Maryland Energy Administration supports research and deployment of community solar and storage projects to boost grid resilience and benefit low-income Marylanders.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size and total funding TBD in FOA; subject to annual appropriations and program notice.
Summary: Supports Maryland-based community solar and solar-plus-storage projects, prioritizing benefits for low-income households and grid resilience.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; details will be finalized in the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Description
The Community Solar Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), is designed to advance the development and construction of community solar projects and community solar paired with energy storage throughout Maryland. The program aims to offset a portion of project costs, maximize benefits for low-income subscriber households, encourage responsible siting (rooftops, brownfields, landfills), and promote projects that enhance grid services such as resilience and peak-load management. This initiative is part of Maryland’s broader effort to expand equitable access to clean energy, support underserved communities, and advance the state’s climate and grid reliability goals.
