Evergreen Options Grant Application & FAQs
In 2026, local schools, nonprofits and government agencies are eligible to apply for a grant of up to $50,000 from the Evergreen Options program to help with the purchase and installation of on-site renewable energy projects located in Tacoma Power’s service territory.
Evergreen Options will award one financial grant of up to $50,000 in 2026. Grant recipients must be Evergreen Options program participants at the time of the grant award. Learn how to be an Evergreen Options participant at MyTPU.org/Evergreen.
Evergreen options grant program – Now OPEN for 2026 applications!
Grant Application and Supporting Documents
2026 Grant Application: This is the application form for the 2026 grant.
- You must fill out this form completely to be considered for funding.
- You must include this form AND your grant proposal in the same document.
- Grant proposals are not to exceed 30 pages.
SAMPLE Grant Agreement This is an example of how to provide a grant proposal that addresses all required elements needed for the application.
How to Contact TPU
If you have questions or if you would like to have a Tacoma Power representative come talk to your organization about the program and grant opportunities, email us at evergreen@cityoftacoma.org.
FAQs about Tacoma Power’s Renewable Energy Grants
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Registered 501(c)(3)s, nonprofit academic institutions, government agencies, and public agencies can apply. Grant recipients must be Evergreen Options program participants at time of award.
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- Tacoma Power publishes the grant opportunity.
- Eligible parties submit grant applications.
- Tacoma Power vets projects for feasibility.
- Winning proposal(s) are selected through an online vote.
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Tacoma Power will be looking for proposals that leverage new or multiple renewable energy technologies and have educational value for our community. See a complete list of considerations in the grant application packet.
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The following weighting percentages will be used to score the applications.
Scoring is weighted based on the following (attribute/weighting percentage):
Attribute/weighting percentage
Project readiness/20%
Costs and funding/20%
Innovation/10%
Community benefits/40%
Overall proposal/10%
For more details, see the sample grant application packet.
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Winning grant projects will receive up to $50,000 towards equipment purchase and installation costs. Funds can be used for wind, solar, geothermal, landfill gas, wave or tidal, biomass, gas produced during the treatment of wastewater, and qualified hydropower. Funds cannot be used for estimates, administrative costs, or site improvements.
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You do not have to own the building/property if you provide a letter of approval from the building/property owner.
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A payment of 30% of the grant funds will be released at the time the executed Grant Agreement is received. The remaining funds will be released once the project is complete and verified.
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Recipients will have 24 months from the time of the award to complete the project. An extension is possible if a change order request is submitted and approved by Tacoma Power.
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Tacoma Power does not have a list of solar installers. We suggest you visit the Washington Solar Energy Industries Association website for a list of solar installers in Washington or you can view this list of rooftop solar installers who work within the utility’s service territory. The list is not an endorsement or guarantee by Tacoma Power, so it’s still a good idea to request references and research installers online.
If you have questions or if you would like to have a Tacoma Power representative come talk to your organization about the program and grant opportunities, email us at evergreen@cityoftacoma.org.