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South Carolina Energy Office (Office of Regulatory Staff)

FY2027 Mini-Grant Program

A South Carolina state energy grant up to $75,000 for efficiency or solar projects. Nonprofits that own their building can apply by November 30, 2026.

Amount
Up to $75,000 per project; no cost share required
Can a for-profit school apply?
✕No: for-profit schools excluded
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026 (33 days left)
Who this fits
Private school · Homeschool co‑opNonprofit organizations are eligible; private schools are not named. A nonprofit school or co-op fits only if it owns the building or property for the project.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
South Carolina only
Last checked
Oct 28, 2026on energy.sc.gov
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  • ?Whether a nonprofit private school is treated as a nonprofit organization (private schools not named)

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Confirm you own the building or property
  2. Step 2: Read the FY2027 solicitation
  3. Step 3: Start SAM.gov registration early
  4. Step 4: Email the application and worksheet to energycs@ors.sc.gov by November 30, 2026, 5 pm

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, public colleges, universities, and technical colleges, K-12 public schools, and nonprofit organizations.”
In the funder’s own words, from energy.sc.gov, checked Oct 28, 2026.

Energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean transportation projects (for example LED lighting, HVAC, solar). Applicants must own the project property (or control state-titled property), so a school that rents its building does not fit. New projects only. Paid as reimbursement with federal (DOE) money; SAM.gov registration and UEI needed before the agreement. Religion not mentioned (faith: not_stated). Paid to: the organization.

  • Nonprofit organization (private schools not named)
  • Must own the project property
  • New project only
  • SAM.gov registration and UEI before award

Timing

Due November 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST. Projects must be done by December 1, 2027.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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