This grant helps Pima County nonprofits serving marginalized groups install solar power, lower energy costs, and reinvest savings into community services, while promoting solar adoption and environmental sustainability.
Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 | August 2026
Funding Amounts: Recent total pool: ~$945,000 (9 awards in 2025); individual award size not specified; supports nonprofit solar installations in Pima County.
Summary: Supports Pima County nonprofits serving marginalized populations to adopt solar energy, reduce costs, and reinvest savings in community services.
The Nonprofit Solar Project, led by the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona in partnership with private donors and Solar United Neighbors of Arizona, is designed to help nonprofits in Pima County transition to solar power. The initiative addresses environmental disparities by making solar energy accessible to organizations serving marginalized and environmentally burdened communities. By lowering energy costs and carbon footprints, participating nonprofits can redirect savings to expand their programs and operations, ultimately increasing their positive impact on the community. The project also aims to raise the visibility and adoption of solar power within the region.