DE-FOA-0002527: Equitable Access to Community-based Solar
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Notice of Intent to Issue NOFO DE-FOA-0003649: Leveraging Domestic Infrastructure and Resources to Unleash Alternative Chemicals, Fuels and Feedstocks (DE-FOA-0003648). Status: Closes April 26, 2027 (170 days left). It is in our archive of Golden Field Office notices from 2021.
Golden Field Office offered grants to any type of organization. Applications closed on June 1, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 5, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | May 5, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 1, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 1, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to any type of organization.
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (68% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Equitable Access to Community-based Solar
Who has won Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance (81.117) awarded $1.1 billion across 285 grant awards, an average of $4.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Indiana | Indiana | 1 | $90.8 million |
| Colorado Energy Office | Colorado | 4 | $37.2 million |
| State of California Energy Commission | California | 3 | $37.1 million |
| Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources | Massachusetts | 4 | $35.9 million |
| Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Department of | Michigan | 2 | $33.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, DE-FOA-0003648, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DE-FOA-0002527 still open?
No. It closed on June 1, 2021. A newer notice is open: DE-FOA-0003648, closes April 26, 2027 (170 days left).
Who can apply for Equitable Access to Community-based Solar?
Golden Field Office accepted applications from any type of organization.
What is the deadline for Equitable Access to Community-based Solar?
Closed June 1, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Dissemination, Outreach, Training and Technical Analysis/Assistance grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were State of Indiana, Colorado Energy Office, State of California Energy Commission. The program made 285 awards worth $1.1 billion in that time.
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