Building a Brighter Future
The Jewish Solar Challenge delivers solar energy to Jewish community institutions across the United States.
Our Mission
Turning Climate Commitments Into Built Projects
The Jewish Solar Challenge drives the adoption of solar energy at Jewish community institutions by providing direct funding, technical support, and hands-on guidance that turn climate commitments into built projects.
What We Do
Removing the Barriers to Solar
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Direct Financial Support
We provide matching grants for solar installations that lower emissions and long-term operating costs.
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Community Engagement
We engage community members in designing and carrying out institution-led sustainability commitments.
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Guidance and Support
We offer education, training, and technical guidance to help institutions plan, finance, and build solar projects.
Our Impact to Date
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23 Grants awarded
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$1.2M Granted so far
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$10M In solar unlocked, $8 for every $1 granted
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2.8 MW Of solar capacity across grantee systems
Live totals are estimates based on projected annual output and savings of grantee solar systems.
Why Jewish Institutions?
Visible Action in the Heart of the Community
Solar adoption offers a rare opportunity to align Jewish values, financial stewardship, and measurable climate impact in a single, highly visible action. By supporting solar projects at synagogues, schools, camps, and other trusted community institutions, we help Jewish communities lead by example.
Grants
Helping Jewish Institutions Go Solar
JSC offers matching grants of up to $50,000 to eligible Jewish institutions pursuing solar projects.
The initial application period for the 2026 grant cycle is closed. Final applications from invited applicants are due October 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
The next application cycle will open in August 2027.
Turn Support Into Solar
Power the Next Solar Project
The Jewish Solar Challenge turns philanthropic support into tangible solar projects at Jewish community institutions. Your support helps us provide grants and guidance to more institutions, lower long-term operating costs, reduce emissions, and inspire broader sustainability efforts.
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