Solar Interconnection Grant Program
Solar Interconnection Grant Program supports Virginia public bodies with grid-connection upgrades for solar projects on previously developed sites to lower energy costs and expand clean energy.
This grant was recently updated
The application deadline changed from October 5, 2026, to January 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The full program guidance link now points to a reposted document.
Funder: Virginia Department of Energy
Due Dates: January 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Application) | December 18, 2026 (Questions)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $2 million available; requested awards up to 25% of total solar project cost or $600,000, whichever is less; 6–18 months
Summary: Supports Virginia public bodies with outstanding solar interconnection costs at previously developed sites.
Key Information: Grant-funded costs must be incurred after award contract execution and paid and invoiced through the public body.
Description
Administered by the Virginia Department of Energy, the Solar Interconnection Grant Program helps public bodies overcome grid-connection costs that can delay, downsize, or prevent distributed solar projects. Established by the Virginia General Assembly through HB683 and SB659 (2026), the state-funded program supports interconnection upgrades for solar facilities on previously developed sites. Its goals are to reduce public-sector energy expenditures and expand clean energy deployment across Virginia.
The program also collects standardized information about interconnection costs, timelines, study requirements, and upgrade drivers. This information will support Virginia Energy’s reports to the General Assembly and may inform future policy addressing barriers to public-sector solar deployment.
