--- description: Explore Diverse Funding Opportunities. Discover various energy funding options for renters, homeowners, landlords, nonprofits, local government, tribal government, and more. Access support for your energy projects today. title: Find Energy Funding Options for Renters, Homeowners, and More in NC & SC image: https://energyfundsforall.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/social-share-card-energy-funds-for-all.png --- [Skip to content](#content) # See All Funding Use the two dropdowns below to filter through funding options by who you are and what you're working on. Find Funding For Businesses Homeowners Landlords Local Governments Nonprofits Renters Tribal Government Uncategorized Unlisted Workforce Development and Labor FIlter by Goal Address heat islands Build the local economy Community assistance Decrease my pollution Economic justice Environmental justice Go solar Green job training opportunities Improve home energy efficiency Improve my indoor air quality Improve public transit infrastructure Improve school and busing infrastructure Increase community resilience Increase my property value Lower GHG emissions to meet carbon goals Lower my taxes More green job opportunities Reduce community pollution Reduce my energy bills Search \* Funds with an asterisk are not currently accepting applications. This may be because the program has been terminated, is temporarily paused, or has exhausted its funding. You can still explore these pages to prepare for future funding rounds or see how previous rounds supported communities in the Carolinas. [ Energy Saver NC (HEAR & HOMES Rebates) Rebates on projects to improve energy efficiency in low- to moderate-income homes. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/energy-saver-nc-rebates/) [ Strengthen Your Roof Grants to fund roof replacement according to stricter standards that are more resilient to extreme weather. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/strengthen-your-roof/) [ Weatherization Assistance Program The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) enables low-income families to reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/weatherization-assistance-program/) [ Let's Go Electric (NC) Let’s Go Electric’s Electrify Programs are community-based programs helping homeowners save money and become more resilient by replacing old appliances and equipment with efficient, low-carbon, electric technology and systems. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/lets-go-electric/) [ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Money to help low-income individuals pay part or all of their energy bills one time per calendar year. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap-iija/) [ Carolinas Development Assistance and Siting Hub (DASH) The Carolinas DASH Ordinance Database is a searchable resource that compiles local renewable energy ordinances from communities across North and South Carolina. Users can explore permitting rules, zoning standards, and other key policies to support informed decision-making around renewable energy siting and development. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/carolinas-dash-technical-assistance-for-local-governments/) [ Clean School Bus Program Funding to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models ](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-school-bus-program/) [ NC Residential Solar Lease A solar lease is a way for a homeowner to install solar with no upfront cost. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/nc-residential-solar-leasing/) [ SC Utility Provider Assistance Programs A list of assistance programs offered by major utility providers in NC and SC. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/sc-utility-provider-assistance-programs/) [ Green Loans Through Self-Help Credit Union Low-interest loans for energy efficiency upgrades to reduce your energy bills and also help the environment. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/green-loans-to-reduce-your-energy-bills/) [ NC Utility Provider Assistance Programs A list of assistance programs offered by major utility providers in NC and SC. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/utility-assistance/) [ Carolina SURE: Smart Upgrades for Residential Efficiency Low-interest loans with no minimum FICO score requirement to help Carolinians make clean energy and efficiency upgrades more affordable. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/upgrades-for-residential-efficiency/) [ List of Additional Funds Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check here! ](https://energyfundsforall.org/additional-funds/) [ Tracking Changes in Fund Availability Can’t find what you’re looking for? Check here! ](https://energyfundsforall.org/tracking-changes-in-fund-availability/) [ Climate Conversations Mini-Grant (Central Midlands COG, SC) Grants to reimburse expenses for events that engage the public in climate conversations. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/climate-conversations-mini-grant-central-midlands-cog-sc/) [ Grants to Prevent Outages and Enhance the Resilience of the Electric Grid Funding for utilities, state and local government, nonprofits, and Tribes for projects to increase the resilience of the electric grid. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/grants-to-prevent-outages-and-enhance-the-resilience-of-the-electric-grid/) [ Energy Efficiency Revolving Loans (South Carolina) South Carolina loans for implementing measures that will produce energy savings. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/ee-revolving-loans-sc/) [ Funding through Department of Energy Loan Programs Office Loans for energy solutions and reinvestment in closed or aging energy facilities. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/department-of-energy-loans/) [ Appalachian Regional Commission Funds Funding for economic and community development in the Appalachian region. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/appalachian-regional-commission-funds/) [ Tariffed On-Bill Energy Efficiency Program Pay for energy efficiency measures over time on your electric bill. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/tariffed-on-bill-energy-efficiency-program/) [ HeroX Challenges HeroX is a platform for listing innovation challenges. Teams compete for prizes by proposing solutions to the challenges. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/herox-challenges/) [ Renew America's Nonprofits Grants for nonprofits pursuing energy efficiency measures. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/renew-americas-nonprofits/) [ Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) Money to help low-income individuals pay their energy bills when they are experiencing a heating or cooling-related crisis. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/crisis-intervention-program-cip/) [ \*Mini-Grant Program (SC Energy Office) Small grants to fund demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean transportation. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/mini-grant-program-south-carolina/) [ Get Help: Technical Assistance & Resources ](https://energyfundsforall.org/get-help/) [ Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction under IRS Code Section 179D Tax deduction for energy efficiency measures in new construction or building renovations. Available for projects that begin construction by June 30, 2026. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/energy-efficiency-tax-deduction-under-irs-code-section-179d/) [ Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits for Businesses If you install solar (or certain other technologies) on property belonging to your for-profit business, you can get 30-70% of the price back as a tax credit. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-businesses/) [ Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credits for Tax-Exempt Entities If you install solar (or certain other technologies) on property belonging to your tax-exempt organization, you can get 30-70% of the price back. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/clean-electricity-investment-tax-credits-for-tax-exempt-entities/) [ \*Electric vehicle & EV charger tax credits Individuals, businesses, and nonprofits can get significant tax credits for buying a new or used electric vehicle (EV) or installing EV chargers. You must sign a contract for the EV and put some money down by September 30, 2025\. You must install the charger by June 30, 2026. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/electric-vehicle-ev-charger-tax-credits/) [ \*Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Loans and grants for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements for agricultural producers and rural small businesses. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/rural-energy-for-america-program/) [ Drinking Water-Related Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Low-interest loans for improvements to drinking water delivery systems. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/drinking-water-related-environmental-infrastructure-assistance/) [ Wastewater-Related Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Low-interest and no-interest loans for local government to fund wastewater and stormwater improvements. ](https://energyfundsforall.org/wastewater-related-environmental-infrastructure-assistance/) [ Frequently Asked Questions Can’t find what you’re looking for? 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