Grants are available to install photovoltaic (PV) systems at existing nature/welcome centers owned by park districts, forest preserves, and other 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations preserving natural areas in Illinois.
Donor Name: Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/23/2023
Size of the Grant:$1,000
Details:
The PV systems will allow nature/welcome centers to:
- offset electricity purchased from the grid
- lower electric utility costs
- decrease their carbon footprint
- demonstrate that solar photovoltaic panels work in Illinois
- educate the public about sustainability and renewable energy
Funding Information
Eligible applicants can receive up to $1.50/Watt for the PV System (or 60% of the PV system cost, whichever is less) as well as $1,000 towards highly visible, permanent educational signage.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants
- 501(c)(3) charitable organizations whose mission is to preserve natural areas in Illinois
- Local units of government
- Criteria
- Located in Illinois.
- Must not have started construction.
- Train current and future facilities staff to operate and maintain the PV system.
- Must retire any environmental attributes (i.e. renewable energy credits, emission offsets, etc.) associated with the project.
- The Foundation favors projects at facilities that have demonstrated a commitment to improving their energy efficiency.
For more information, visit Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation.