Energy Corps Grant Opportunities

Energy Corps supports initiatives that expand access to affordable, reliable modern energy and help communities transition from energy poverty to energy prosperity.


Our grantmaking focuses on projects that strengthen energy systems, enable productive energy use, support reliable energy infrastructure, and create scalable solutions that improve long-term economic opportunity.


Funding is limited and competitive, and proposals are reviewed through an evaluation process to ensure alignment with Energy Corps’ mission and priorities.

What We Fund

Energy Corps prioritizes projects that:

  • Expand access to affordable, reliable energy in underserved regions

  • Strengthen local energy demand and productive use

  • Address policy, financing, or market barriers that limit energy access

  • Demonstrate scalable and replicable models that can expand over time


Projects should contribute to improving energy access while supporting broader economic and social development.

Eligibility

Organizations must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a registered nonprofit organization (U.S. 501(c)(3) or international equivalent)

  • Submit a funding request of $250,000 or less

  • Align with Energy Corps’ mission and funding priorities


Energy Corps does not fund:

  • Political campaigns or lobbying activities

  • Organizations without nonprofit status

  • Requests exceeding $250,000

  • Projects outside established funding cycles

  • Projects failing to meet minimum eligibility or ethical standards

Application Process

Application Process

Application Process

Energy Corps uses a two-stage process to review potential grant opportunities.


Step 1:  Letter of Intent

Interested organizations should first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to introduce their proposed project.

The LOI includes:

  • A brief project summary (500 words or fewer)

  • Responses to a short set of eligibility and alignment questions


The purpose of the LOI is to help Energy Corps assess whether a project aligns with our mission and priorities before requesting a full proposal.


Download Letter of Intent Instructions

Submit completed LOIs to impact@energycorps.com.


Step 2:  Invitation to Submit Full Proposal

Organizations whose projects align with Energy Corps priorities may be invited to submit a Full Proposal as part of the formal grant application process.


The full proposal provides additional detail about:

  • The project design and implementation plan

  • Organizational capacity

  • Expected impact and outcomes

  • Budget and financial sustainability


Details will be provided upon invitation. 


Step 3:  Final Review and Selection

Submitted proposals are evaluated by the Energy Corps team and reviewed by leadership to determine the final set of projects selected for funding. Funding decisions are announced in June 2026 following the conclusion of the review cycle.

Energy Corps uses a two-stage process to review potential grant opportunities.


Step 1:  Letter of Intent

Interested organizations should first submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to introduce their proposed project.

The LOI includes:

  • A brief project summary (500 words or fewer)

  • Responses to a short set of eligibility and alignment questions


The purpose of the LOI is to help Energy Corps assess whether a project aligns with our mission and priorities before requesting a full proposal.


Download Letter of Intent Instructions

Submit completed LOIs to impact@energycorps.com.


Step 2:  Invitation to Submit Full Proposal

Organizations whose projects align with Energy Corps priorities may be invited to submit a Full Proposal as part of the formal grant application process.


The full proposal provides additional detail about:

  • The project design and implementation plan

  • Organizational capacity

  • Expected impact and outcomes

  • Budget and financial sustainability


Details will be provided upon invitation. 


Step 3:  Final Review and Selection

Submitted proposals are evaluated by the Energy Corps team and reviewed by leadership to determine the final set of projects selected for funding. Funding decisions are announced in June 2026 following the conclusion of the review cycle.

Funding Cycles

Energy Corps accepts full proposals only during designated funding cycles. The next anticipated funding cycle is expected in Q2 2026. Organizations may submit a Letter of Intent at any time. Energy Corps will review submitted Letters of Intent and invite selected applicants to submit a Full Proposal during an active funding cycle.


If you have questions about the application process or submitting a Letter of Intent, please reach out to us at impact@energycorps.com.