Grant opportunity · Maryland Energy Administration

Maryland SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program

Up to $3,900,000 per award

About this opportunity

The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) offers grants to Maryland counties, cities, towns, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to help cover costs associated with implementing the free-to-use NREL SolarAPP+ automated residential solar permitting software. The 2024 Brighter Tomorrow Act requires Maryland local jurisdictions to adopt automated solar permitting software, and MEA has determined that the NREL SolarAPP+ platform meets those requirements. Up to $3,900,000 in federal funding is available through the State Energy Program (SEP) Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) formulaic award. Grants are awarded on a noncompetitive, first-come, first-served basis to offset costs including contractual support, staff training, and software integration costs associated wit…

Who may apply

government

Deadline

2026-02-25

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