Funding Opportunity for Nonprofits

Nonprofits of all types (community spaces, workplaces, houses of worship, etc.) may apply. Building ownership is not a requirement, but if it’s a rental building, property owner permission is required.

• Located within the nine-county Finger Lakes Region

• Proof of 501(c)(3) status

• A recent annual budget or financial statement

• Energy study conducted within the past three years (AMPED can help cover the cost share for energy studies!)

• Permission to showcase building upgrades as part of AMPED marketing, with at least one open-house event

If your building has not had an energy study within the past three years, please contact Brett (brett@climategfl.org) for a walkthrough. For organizations with limited budgets, the study can be done at no cost. 

Nonprofits serve a critical role in local communities, acting as resources and physical meeting spaces where community groups can congregate. However, many nonprofits operate on limited budgets and are forced to put off necessary building upgrades until heating systems fail. Federal funding is unstable and competitive, while state funding is mainly rebates instead of grants. AMPED wants the projects chosen for this funding opportunity to be high-impact for local communities that rely on these nonprofits.

Air source and geothermal heat pump upgrades, building envelope (insulation/air sealing), and solar panels.

Five to six projects

Applications accepted on a rolling basis, until January 31, 2026 or until funds are exhausted.