• Welcome to the JotForm Application Portal for the FY27 MEA SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program

    Online Application Portal Status: This application portal is open to new applications 


    Online Application Submission: Submit your application below through this online JotForm application portal for the program.


    Program Purpose: The Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program helps local governments automate the permit and plan review process for residential solar and energy storage systems. Grant funding supports the implementation costs associated with adopting the free-to-use SolarAPP+ permitting software.

    The adoption of SolarAPP+ satisfies the requirement in Maryland law to adopt software to automate the permit and plan review process for residential solar and energy storage systems by August 1, 2027.

    Program Type: First-Come First-Served Grant

    Target Audience: Maryland counties, cities, towns, and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) over residential solar permitting 

    Funding Opportunity Announcement Issue Date: July 1, 2026

    Application deadline: 3:00 PM Eastern Time November 18, 2026 through the JotForm application portal. The online application portal may close to new applications prior to the Application Deadline, if the total budget requested exceeds the available Program Budget.

    Program Documents: FY27 SolarAPP+ Implementation Grant Program Funding Opportunity Announcement - Issued 7.1.26

    Program Webpage: https://energy.maryland.gov/govt/Pages/SolarAPP.aspx 


    What Should I expect? 

    1. Review the Funding Opportunity Announcement.
    2. In the application below, enter proposed project details and upload supporting documentation.
    3. Review, submit, and await feedback.
    4. MEA will notify applicants of grant award or non-award. 

    Who is Eligible? Incorporated towns, cities, and counties of Maryland and other Maryland residential solar permitting Authority Having Jurisdictions (AHJs)


    What is Eligible? Only specific expenses related to the implementation of the SolarAPP+ software (staff time or contractual support for training; to develop new procedures; to integrate with existing systems; for potential fee adjustments; and related to IT resources.)


    What do I need to apply?

    • Self-Verification of Minimum Eligibility 
    • IRS Form W-9
    • Budget Workbook
    • Implementation Timeline
    • Census Tracts
    • Responses to the following prompts directly in the JotForm online application:
      • Summary of Proposed Project
      • Overview of Existing Residential Solar Permitting Process
      • Type of SolarAPP+ Integration Desired
      • Staff Time Description

     

    • Applicant & Primary Contact Information 
    • How did you hear about this Program?*
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    • Jurisdiction Information 
    • Jurisdiction Type*
    • Funding Recipient Information 

    • If the funding recipient already has direct deposit from the State of Maryland, the grant may be disbursed electronically rather than through the mail. The address entered here must match the address on the IRS Form W9 provided. The address must be the mailing address. A discrepancy between the address entered here and the information on the W9 form will delay grant processing.

    • Project Narrative 

    • Summary of Proposed Project

    • Proposed Project Start Date*
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    • Proposed Project End Date*
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    • Overview of Existing Residential Solar Permitting Process

    • Do you currently use an online permitting software for residential solar permitting?*
    • If 'yes,' please select the permitting software used

    • Type of SolarAPP+ Integration Desired

    • Please indicate the type of SolarAPP+ integration your jurisdiction desires to implement.

      A Stand-alone model means SolarAPP+ is the primary permitting system; approved permits are issued automatically and fees are paid in SolarAPP+.

      An Integrated model means SolarAPP+ supplements the jurisdiction’s system; it produces approval documents while the jurisdiction issues the permit and processes fees.

    • Which configuration method will your jurisdiction use to add SolarAPP+ into your current permitting structure?

    • Staff Time Description

    • Please select all categories your jurisdiction anticipates staff support to be needed for SolarAPP+ integration*
    • Do you intend to partner with any third party contractors on your integration of SolarAPP+?*
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