Grant Application Process
How do I apply for a PV system installation grant?
Complete and submit to the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation an application form along with the supporting documentation listed on the form.
What does a PV system installation grant cover?
The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation provides up to $10,000 or 90% (whichever is less) of the PV system’s cost and installation, as well as web-based monitoring to provide real-time data on the amount of electricity generated. For grant recipients served by Commonwealth Edison, ComEd is offering at no cost, the services of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) to coordinate the project installation process. FEE will also help integrate specialized curricula to teach the fundamentals of solar and other types of renewable energy into classrooms. FEE has already helped over two dozen schools in Illinois with their PV installations.
Where can I get an application form or ask questions?
When they become available, application forms will be posted on the Illinois Solar Schools website or can be downloaded from the Foundation’s web site at www.illinoiscleanenergy.org
Potential applicants also may request an application form or ask questions by calling the Foundation at 312.372.5191.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for the 2008 grant cycle is March 28, 2008.
What is the timing for grant decisions and project installation?
Grant decisions are generally made in the spring. Project installation may start immediately after execution of a grant agreement. Grant recipients are encouraged to install their systems in the summer before the start of the new school year and must complete the project by December.
