The new Washington Department of Commerce Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities program provides funding and technical assistance to support solar and battery storage systems at community buildings.

WHO: 

Applicants must be public entities in the state of Washington, such as local governments, public higher education institutions, K-12 public school districts, state agencies, tribal governments and their affiliates, and non-profit organizations.

WHAT:

Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities grants to support installation and planning work for solar and battery storage systems at community buildings, including schools, community centers, libraries and other buildings owned by local, state, tribal governments and non-profits in Washington state. Approximately $35.4 million is available for grants.

WHEN:

• Q&A Period: Jan. 18 - March 15 
• First Pre-Application Conference: Jan. 26 
• Second Pre-Application Conference: Feb. 7 
• Zoom Grants Help Session: Feb. 15 
• Applications Due: March 23, 4 p.m. Pacific Time 
• Begin Grant Work: July 1

FIND OUT MORE:

Department of Commerce Grant Opportunity – Solar plus Storage for Resilient Communities