Geographic scope: United States (including the U.S. territories) and the Philippines
The SunPower Foundation aims to increase environmental and economic equity for all, regardless of socioeconomic status. Support is provided to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working in the United States (including the U.S. territories) and the Philippines for projects improving access to affordable solar energy and participation in solar economic opportunities.
Funding focuses on 1) solar accessibility, affordability, and resiliency, including projects that support the deployment of affordable or free-of-cost solar solutions to communities that have been historically underserved or impacted by climate disasters; 2) workforce development, including projects increasing access to all solar careers; and 3) solar economic opportunities, including support for nonprofits delivering technical assistance, coaching, or business accelerator services to minority and women-owned business enterprises in the solar industry.