UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
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The United States Energy Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Washington, DC, California, and New York, having paid out a total of $166.3 million across 1,011 grants in 2024. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO SECURE A CLEAN AND EQUITABLE ENERGY FUTURE TO TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CLIMATE POWER
$21M
3%
FUND FOR A BETTER FUTURE INC
$20M
3%
Advanced Energy Institute
$11.7M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
597
Median 1st year grant
$75K
Median 2nd year grant
$110K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION?
No. UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION give?
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $75 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION awarded about 600 grants, totaling nearly $166.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,010 grantees. Recent grantees include CLIMATE POWER, FUND FOR A BETTER FUTURE INC, and Advanced Energy Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION?
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.