Community Solar Grant Program
The Community Solar Grant Program from the Maryland Energy Administration supports research and deployment of community solar and storage projects, prioritizing sustainable siting and benefits for low-income Marylanders.
Funder: Maryland Energy Administration
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (anticipated full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grant amounts and caps TBD; details to be released in the official Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA).
Summary: Supports the development and construction of community solar and solar-plus-storage projects in Maryland, with priority for low-income benefits and sustainable siting.
Key Information: Only Community Solar Subscriber Organizations are eligible; compliance with MEA’s Fossil Fuel Policy is required.
Description
The Community Solar Grant Program, administered by the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), aims to accelerate the deployment of community solar and solar-plus-storage projects throughout Maryland. The program prioritizes projects that deliver substantial benefits to low-income subscriber households, utilize sustainable siting such as rooftops or brownfields, and provide enhanced grid services. This initiative advances Maryland’s renewable energy adoption, climate action, and energy equity goals, supporting the state’s commitment to sustainability and resilience.
