Solar for Schools Program (S4S)
In plain English
Pennsylvania's Solar for Schools program funds the purchase and installation of solar energy systems, including equipment, permits, energy storage, and utility interconnection. Eligibility is limited to schools, specifically school districts, intermediate units, charter schools (including cyber and regional), schools for the deaf or blind, career and technical schools, and community colleges in Pennsylvania. The stated minimum award is $500,000, making this a large-award program; no maximum is listed.
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- Deadline
- Dec 31, 2035
- Posted
- Jan 26, 2026
- Award amount
- From $500,000
- Focus areas
- Community & economic development
Who can apply
School
About this grant
The Solar for Schools Grant Program is established pursuant to the act of Jul 17, 2024 (P.L.813, No. 68) known as the Solar for Schools Act. This program seeks to reduce the cost of implementing solar energy systems into schools across the Commonwealth. In order to accomplish this goal, the Department of Community and Economic Development has established a grant program that school districts, intermediate units, charter schools including cyber, regional, and a school for education of the deaf or the blind, area career and technical schools, specific trade and technical schools, and community colleges can use to fund solar energy projects. These grants will aid in the purchase and installation of equipment, permit fees, energy storage, and utility interconnection.
Source: public records via Grants.gov. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with any funding agency. Always confirm details on the official listing before applying.