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Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Program

You getSolar system(s) purchased/owned by applicant: Up to $2,500/kW of grant funds available; $3,000/kW on a case-by-case basis Third party-owned solar system(s): up to $600/kW of grant funds
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Quick facts

Incentive type
Grant Program
Amount
Solar system(s) purchased/owned by applicant: Up to $2,500/kW of grant funds available; $3,000/kW on a case-by-case basis Third party-owned solar system(s): up to $600/kW of grant funds
Administrator
Maryland Energy Administration
Funding source
Strategic Energy Investment Fund
Program budget
$8 million
Applies to
State, Schools
Technologies
Solar Photovoltaics

Dates

Source last updated
November 4, 2025

About this incentive

The Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Program is a statewide competitive program that funds solar installations, sustainability and clean energy campus planning, workforce training, and clean energy curriculum development at Maryland institutions of higher education. Eligible activities by program area, grant criteria, and application requirements can be accessed in the FY2026 Funding Opportunity Announcement .

Data updated . Always confirm details on the official program website before applying. Programs change frequently.