Even though it is an important area in the race toward sustainability, incentive programs have always had a very narrow focus. Such incentives endow businesses, organizations, and communities to lead the transformation of clean energy-now outreach and energy-efficient automotive workforce development projects. The following is a brief digest about the big five megafunds made sure by FY 2025-26, which could transform into a life-changing definition in sustainable practices.
Unlock Clean Energy Opportunity: Top 5 Incentives for 2025
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants FY 2025-26
Deadline: January 22, 2025
Funding: Up to $700,000
These grants aim to develop multimodal transport systems across the state of California. They will also focus on health, social equity, and environmental justice for nexus-to-transportation-setting eligible projects as defined by Article XIX of the California Constitution. Grant activity lasts three years, meaning an average of 32 months for project implementation after project approval. If interested, they may submit their documents for consideration before the deadline.
Tribal Clean Energy Planning and Development - 2025
Deadline: January 23, 2025
Funds: Up to $2,500,000
This funding announcement is from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy for American Indian tribes and tribal energy organizations to initiate work in three areas of clean energy: planning, feasibility, and design and development, with grant awards of up to $2.5 million. Cost sharing is required at 10 percent, reducing some cases based on financial need. So far, $25 million in funding has been secured, and awards are expected to be about 40, focusing on an equity development program for energy use.
Geothermal Grant and Loan Program—California
Deadline: January 27, 2025
Funding: Phase Two - $5,700,000
This program furthers geothermal energy development and lithium recovery projects in California and fosters the California program itself quite explicitly toward innovation in geothermal sector activities. Grants can be awarded to local governments and private companies for projects in California that comply with the Public Resource Code. Notably, loans are excluded; this funding is limited to grants, allowing for faster technological and environmental advancement.
Oceans of Opportunity: Testing Open Water in the USA for Wave Energy
Deadline: January 30, 2025
Funding: $2.4 - $25.3 million (10% cost share required)
This is for testing Wave Energy Converters (WECs) to lower deployment risks and encourage market adoption. Projects include longer-duration demonstrations lasting between 6 months and 2 years, advancing utility-scale readiness. Developers and investors can benefit from the reduced financial risk and thus encourage breakthroughs in wave energy technology.
Good Jobs in Clean Energy Prize
Deadline: January 31, 2025
Funding: $3,375,000
This award seeks coalitions that advance equitable, quality-focused workforces in clean energy. Each alliance must include representatives from labor organizations, clean energy employers, community-based organizations, public agencies, and education providers. Coalition Action Plans will open windows toward sustainable jobs for everyone to build a diverse and inclusive clean energy workforce.
Offering these funding opportunities is a highlight of being dedicated to clean energy innovation and equity-in-action platforms for transformative community and industrial impacts. Check out how the Green Leap Program can connect with the right opportunities in 2025 to help you further your sustainability goals. All of these together put a foot forward toward creating sustainable progress through innovation and open doors for inclusivity in clean energy and transportation.
