Nonprofit Assistance
Nonprofit Capacity Building Through Sustainability
Meeting urgent community needs costs money. With funding constraints, nonprofits often own or lease older buildings with exorbitant utility bills and carbon emissions. One of the best opportunities for nonprofit capacity building is saving money through nonprofit sustainability. Southface Institute offers GoodUse grants as well as discounts for nonprofit organizations to make efficiency improvements to their buildings so there’s more to invest in the mission.
GoodUse: Matching Grants for Facility Upgrades
GoodUse is Southface’s keystone program for nonprofits that provides matching grants and technical assistance to make cost-saving building improvements, like LED lighting and upgrades to HVAC systems. GoodUse projects reduce energy bills by 30% on average, increasing nonprofits’ financial and environmental sustainability.
Discount Software for Nonprofit Organizations
Optimizing your building operations can reduce energy bills by 5%-20% without significant capital investment. Southface’s BIT Building program includes facility management software and provides practical strategies to improve efficiency. Nonprofit organizations can access BIT Building with a $300 discount for a single facility. Additional savings are available for multiple buildings.
Clean Energy Credits for Tax-Exempt Organizations
Nonprofits, schools, and other entities that are exempt from federal taxes can now benefit from several tax credits for energy efficiency, solar power, and more through new opportunities to use elective pay and transfer credits. Southface’s fee-based Sustainable Design Consulting services can provide assessments to help you qualify for these valuable incentives.