Solar on Schools (Renew Wisconsin)
Eligibility
Wisconsin K-12 public schools. Renew Wisconsin coordinates solar array donations and installations for qualifying schools, connecting the solar system to classroom curriculum.
Program Goals
Renew Wisconsin's Solar on Schools program donates solar arrays to Wisconsin schools and provides educational resources so students can track real-time energy generation. The program builds energy literacy and sustainability awareness.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through renewwisconsin.org. Rolling applications reviewed as solar donations become available.
Cycle Notes
Rolling availability depending on solar donation partnerships. Monitor renewwisconsin.org.
Grant Award Amount
In-kind donated solar array plus installation and educational components. No cash award.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Solar on Schools?
Wisconsin K-12 public schools. Building must be suitable for solar installation.
What does Solar on Schools provide?
Donated solar panels plus installation and educational curriculum components.
Is there a cost?
No. Solar arrays are donated at no cost to qualifying schools.
How do Wisconsin schools apply?
Apply through renewwisconsin.org. Rolling applications.
How does Forward Education complement Solar on Schools?
Our Smart Solar Energy Kit lets students code and measure their own panel alongside the school solar installation.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Wisconsin standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
Download the Forward Education Grant Guide
Our grant guide helps educators find the right funding sources and build strong applications for STEM and coding programs.
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