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Grants

Bisbee Solar Fund

An anonymous donor is funding a new three-year initiative of the Bisbee Foundation: the Bisbee Solar Fund. The main purpose of the Fund is to promote the practical use of solar through real-world applications. Solar grants are now part of our regular grant cycle, beginning Jan 1, 2026.

 

Our solar grant program provides funding support for small-scale solar energy projects, offering grants of up to $5,000. The program is designed to help community groups, individuals, and organizations offset the initial costs of installing solar systems, whether for educational, community use, residential.

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By focusing on projects under $5,000, the program aims to make solar energy accessible and affordable, encouraging innovation and local participation in clean energy solutions. Applications are open to a wide range of proposals that demonstrate clear benefits in energy savings, sustainability, or community impact.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Solar Readiness: The organization or individual is a good candidate for solar installation, with technical project issues identified. Preference may be given to roof-mounted system installation.

  • Benefit to Community: The mission and programmatic work of the organization or individual will directly benefit people living in Bisbee. Preference may be given to organizations that house other nonprofits, clients, or additional entities on the premises where solar would be installed, creating a broader range of impact.

  • Effective Solar Savings: The shifted savings from solar panels will have a measurable impact on this organization’s programmatic goals and operations.

  • Willingness to Share: The applicant is interested in working with the Bisbee Foundation to elevate this kind of project and promote solar installation.

 

 

Applications will be accepted during the annual open grant cycle from January 1st - April 1st.***

***Please note the new grant cycle date***

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Submitting an application online

Complete the two step form below which consists of the following:

 Step 1: General Grant Form and Step 2: Solar Fund Grant Form.

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Submitting an application by mail

Download, print and mail in your application. You will need to download and complete the General Grant Form, the Solar Fund Grant Form, and include all required attachments before submitting an application packet by mail.

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Grant Guidelines

Click here to review the Solar Fund Grant Guidelines.

The Bisbee Foundation Solar Fund Project Grant Application

Step 1: Fill out the General Grant Form

Organization/Contact Info

Please upload the following requested documents*

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Grant funds will be distributed approximately 45 days following approval by the Bisbee Foundation board. Funds must be used within 60 days of receipt of the check and before December 31. If the full amount cannot be used before the end of the year, grantee must notify the Bisbee Foundation no later than November 15. Full documentation of the project, including a written report and photographs (if appropriate) is required within 21 days of completion. Reports may be submitted by email to bisbeefoundation1@gmail.com. The Bisbee Foundation must be acknowledged in all publicity or announcements. Requestors who do not comply with these requirements will be ineligible for future grants. The Bisbee Foundation will not award grants to individuals or organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion or physical limitation.

*Please be patient as pdf files upload before Step 2 in the application appears.

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