Solar for Non-Profits

Grant Recipients Announced

As part of our Wisconsin Solar Corps initiative, we are working to advance 10 high-impact/high-visibility solar installations on non-profit organizations assisting underserved populations and schools. The utility savings from the PV systems installed on these organizations will help free-up funds to advance their missions.

The two remaining awards will go to Wisconsin schools. Stay tuned for details.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater La Crosse inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.
System Size: 75.48 kW
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CAP Services, Inc.

CAP Services, Inc. is a private non-profit formed in 1966 to create opportunities for people experiencing poverty.
System Size: 13.3 kW
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Habitat for Humanity – La Crosse Area

Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit founded on the conviction that every family should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live.
System Size: 53.28 kW
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Kathy’s House, Inc.

Kathy’s House is a hospital guest house committed to providing affordable lodging and caring support in a “home away from home” environment for families who need to travel to Milwaukee for medical care.
System Size: 75 kW
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Jackson County Animal Shelter

Jackson County owns and operates the Jackson County Animal Shelter (JCAS) working together to protect and serve the animals of Jackson County with the support of the Jackson County Humane Society.
System Size: 19.98 kW
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Menīkānaehkem Inc.

Menīkānaehkem is an Indigenous-led grassroots non-profit organization located on the Menominee Indian Reservation, focused on rebuilding community through connecting to original land, language, and lineage of our ancestors.
System Size: 10.24 kW
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Northwest Side Community Development Corporation

NWSCDC has served the community economic development needs of Milwaukee’s northwest side since 1983.
System Size: 3.2 kW
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Nourish Farms, Inc.

By providing equitable access to hands-on education and connections to local sustainable food systems, Nourish empowers the community to make wholesome food choices.
System Size: 12.2 kW
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About the Grant

This grant is meant to leverage MREA’s Solar on Schools module donation as well as RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good module donation.

THANK YOU: This project is made possible with support from the

Sally Mead Hands Foundation and Couillard Solar Foundation.

Grant Qualifications and Benefits

CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION

Must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organization or school
Must be located within Wisconsin
Must serve low income or underrepresented groups
Site must be suitable for solar
Solar installation must be completed by August 31, 2020

PARTICIPANT BENEFITS

Free Site Assessment by a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional
$2,000 matching grant
Unique Case Statement and assistance fundraising for remaining funding
RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good module donation program application
MREA’s Solar on Schools module donation program application
Unique Case Study highlighting project upon completion
Assistance organizing, promoting, and hosting Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Long-term energy bill savings

PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with MREA and Partners to:

Source $2,000 in donations to cover remaining project costs
Provide positive work-site atmosphere
Apply for module donation through Solar on Schools or Solar for Good programs
Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony