DE Grant Program

Energize Delaware - Solar for School Districts Grant

Administered by Energize Delaware

AI summary · 7/12/2026

Delaware public school districts can apply for grants covering feasibility studies, solar array installation, components, and utility upgrades for ground, roof, or carport-mounted systems. To qualify, your school must participate in Energize Delaware's performance contracting program, submit a feasibility study with your application, and commit to reporting solar production annually for 24 months after grant approval.

Schools participating in Energize Delaware's performance contracting program are eligible customers for solar installations funded through this grant program. You'll work with schools to develop feasibility studies, design arrays (ground, roof, or carport-mounted), and handle installation and utility upgrades as outlined in approved grant contracts.

This grant program funds solar installations for Delaware public school districts that are already enrolled in Energize Delaware's performance contracting program. Eligible uses include feasibility studies, photovoltaic arrays, components, and utility upgrades; grants remain active for 24 months post-approval. Schools must submit applications with feasibility studies and commit to annual production reporting, with formal grant contracts issued to successful applicants.

Program details

Program ID
22789
Last updated
9/11/2026

Eligibility

Sectors
schools
Technologies
solar photovoltaics

Program summary

Energize Delaware is now accepting grant applications for their Solar for School Districts Grant. Schools within a Delaware public school district may use grants for feasibility studies, installation, array components, and the cost of utility upgrades. Successful grantees will be offered a contract with Energize Delaware that will set forth the terms of the grant. Grants will be active for a period of 24 months after the funding has been allocated and the grant has been approved by Energize Delaware.

Application Requirements:

  • Schools must participate in the Energize Delaware performance contracting program to be eligible to apply.
  • School must be within a Delaware public school district
  • Apply for a ground, roof or carport mounted solar array
  • Accompanied by a feasibility study
  • Schools will be required to report production on an annual basis

Contact & resources

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