USDA ReConnect + EPA Solar for All

Administered by EPA / USDA · epa.gov

EPA's Solar for All program and USDA ReConnect fund free or deeply subsidized rooftop solar installations for low-income and rural households.

Eligibility requirements

✓Low to moderate income (typically under 80% AMI)
✓Homeowner or qualifying renter
✓Participating state or utility area

Insider tip

Check your utility's website for state-specific programs — many utilities received direct EPA funding and are enrolling households now. Free solar can save $1,000+ annually.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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