Solar For Schools Grant Program

Posted by PA Department of Economic & Community Development on February 3, 2026

The PA Solar For Schools Grant program is now OPEN for Business!  The $25 million available in the second year of the program is designed to be allocated statewide by school aged population.  Grant size will be slightly higher this year and grants will be awarded on a first come, first served basis. Because federal tax credits are expiring soon, schools are advised to apply as soon as possible.  The PA Solar Center can provide technical assistance.

The Solar for Schools Grant Program is established pursuant to the act of Jul 17, 2024 (P.L.813, No. 68) known as the Solar for Schools Act. This program seeks to reduce the cost of implementing solar energy systems into schools across the Commonwealth. In order to accomplish this goal, the Department of Community and Economic Development has established a grant program that school districts, intermediate units, charter schools including cyber, regional, and a school for education of the deaf or the blind, area career and technical schools, specific trade and technical schools, and community colleges can use to fund solar energy projects. These grants will aid in the purchase and installation of equipment, permit fees, energy storage, and utility interconnection.