Yes, we make grants.

And if we don’t offer what you need, we might know someone else who does.

Upcoming Grant Cycles

GRANTS FROM OTHER FUNDERS

Energy-Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction (federal; available in all 50 states)

Helps pay for the cost of energy efficiency improvements, from $0.50—$1.00 per square foot, depending on energy savings
Nonprofits who don’t pay taxes can still benefit from through a Federal Investment Tax Credit (yes, even churches! Vashon UMC has been through the process and it works.)

Up & Go Electric for Workplace from Puget Sound Energy
- PSE’s Up & Go Electric for Workplace program covers up to 100 percent of the cost for qualifying customers to install and maintain Level 2 charging for their employees.
Mustard Seed Migration Grants from UMCOR

Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs seek to strengthen congregations by helping their pastors to take time away from day-to-day ministry to restore their commitment to ministry. Launched in 1999 with a program for congregations and their pastors in Indiana, this annual effort was expanded in 2000 to include a second program for clergy across the United States. These programs are made possible by a grant to Christian Theological Seminary and its Center for Pastoral Excellence, which administers the program.
Community Heat Pump Deployment Program supports heat pump installations in Oregon homes.
Oregon Solar + Storage Rebate Program issues rebates for solar electric systems and paired solar and storage systems for residential customers and low-income service providers in Oregon. Rebates are issued to approved contractors, who pass the savings on to their customers.
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Solar for All in Oregon low-income single-family homes (parsonages count), rebates for multifamily buildings, and community solar projects.

Heat Pumps and other energy-efficient upgrades for Oregon households (parsonages count)

HOMES rebate amounts will vary depending on the project scope, with rebates covering 50 to 100 percent of project costs up to $10,000 per project, depending on the household’s income.
HEAR Program participants could receive between 50 to 100 percent of project costs up to $14,000, depending on the energy upgrades completed and the household’s income.
The next funding cycle is expected to open in late 2025 or early 2026

Solar for All in Washington single-family homes owned by income-qualified households, community solar projects, multifamily buildings, and tribes (nonprofits are eligible to apply)

Unclear how much it will pay for, the project is still being designed, but J40 geography will be prioritized
Updates in fall 2024, funding in fall 2025

Do you know about another opportunity that should be on this list? Email staff@faith.foundation and we’ll update it!

Ministerial Education Fund dollars may be able to help clergy with the cost of continuing education.

PNW Grant Support Group-- contact Eric at egwalker@gmail.com -- learn from other congregations who have recently won solar grants from the WA department of commerce, WSU extension, and PSE so that your church doesn’t have to reinvent the wheel.

Olympia Community Solar in Washington can help with planning/design, grant writing, purchase, and installation. No cost for initial planning and grant writing! OlySol gets paid when you get a grant. A great deal for churches.
Investment Tax Credit can reimburse nonprofits for up to 30% of the total project cost for renewable energy projects (consider the Foundation’s bridge loans for short term capital before the tax credit arrives).
Interfaith Community Solar in Oregon helps churches do solar leasing on their rooftops. We think owning the panels is a better deal in the long run, but if your church can’t afford the upfront capital investment, leasing solar panels is better than not having them at all.