Applications are open for the next round of Illinois Solar for All (ILSFA) grassroots education funding! Community-based non-profits across the state are invited to submit a proposal for education campaigns. Selected organizations will conduct year-long campaigns beginning in summer 2021.
As trusted members of their communities, these grassroots education organizations will provide information to income-eligible households on the basics of solar energy and the ILSFA program’s benefits and eligibility requirements.
More about the RFP:
- Eligibility: Community based non-profits serving cities, towns, and rural communities anywhere in Illinois with strong local ties and a history of successful education campaigns; solar experience is not necessary.
- Successful proposals will demonstrate how the organization will connect with community members (using methods flexible to COVID-19 circumstances) to drive awareness of the benefits of solar and ILSFA. Proposals should focus their outreach efforts on income-eligible households that can participate in ILSFA.
- Learn more about the role of grassroots education organizations in ILSFA here.
Timeline:
- March 15, 2021: Request for Proposals is posted on IllinoisSFA.com and submission window opens
- April 1, 2021: First Q&A Webinar at 11:30 AM CDT (Register here.)
- April 14, 2021: Second Q&A Webinar at 2:00 PM CDT (Register here.)
- April 27, 2021: Proposal submission deadline
- Mid-June 2021: Selected grassroots education campaigns announced
- Mid-July 2021: Onboarding for selected organizations