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Violence, Intervention, and Prevention Grants
$526,000
Akron Urban League
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2023

This funding opportunity supports various mentoring and intervention programs aimed at reducing violence and fostering positive relationships among youth and families in the community.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Lighting Prize (L-Prize)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

This initiative provides up to $10 million in prizes to innovators developing advanced LED lighting solutions that improve energy efficiency, quality, and accessibility for commercial use.

Energy
Small businesses
2025 Raleigh Environmental Awards
Contact for amount
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This program recognizes and rewards individuals, organizations, and students in Raleigh for their outstanding efforts in environmental stewardship, sustainability, and climate action.

Environment
Nonprofits
High-efficiency Nitrogen Oxidation (HNO3)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations developing innovative methods to produce nitric acid more efficiently and sustainably, reducing reliance on traditional ammonia-based processes.

Science and Technology
State governments
Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Annual Program Statement FY2025 SOI
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Japanese organizations in creating innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through public engagement in areas like security, democracy, and entrepreneurship.

Arts
State governments
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Massachusetts that are creating or expanding programs to promote equitable access to clean energy careers and entrepreneurship for historically marginalized communities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Joint Institute for Wood Products Innovation Grant, FY 2025-2026
$450,000
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations and entities in California to promote innovation and sustainability in the forest products industry, supporting projects that enhance wood utilization and address workforce gaps.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cleantech Business Case Competition in East China
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to China)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

U.S. Mission China announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a Cleantech Business Case Competition to be held in East China (Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang or Anhui provinces). This program will seek and identify concrete ways to promote the business case for clean technology by holding a business plan competition for students to share innovative clean technology ideas. Participating students should be able to demonstrate business cases based on innovative ideas in clean technology and showcase ways to realize the development and deployment of those ideas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Advanced Energy Fund Grant
$2,500,000
Ohio Department of Development
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses, nonprofits, and public entities in Ohio for energy efficiency projects that reduce energy costs and emissions while creating or retaining jobs.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Building EPSCoR-State/National Laboratory Partnerships
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 21, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative research projects between academic institutions in underfunded states and DOE National Laboratories, focusing on advancing energy-related scientific research while involving students and early-career researchers.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Grant Program (CGP)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2024

This grant provides funding to partnerships of Minority Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges to enhance their research and education in critical areas related to national nuclear security, ultimately fostering a diverse workforce in STEM fields.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Michigan Maritime Strategy
$200,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and institutions to develop a comprehensive maritime strategy for Michigan that promotes sustainability, equity, and environmental justice in the state's shipping and boating sectors.

Environment
Nonprofits
Energy Storage Innovations Prize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations to develop innovative energy storage solutions that cater to unique applications in underserved communities and extreme climates, promoting grid modernization and reliability.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Next-Generation Geothermal Field Tests and Geothermal Resource Characterization and Confirmation
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 14, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based organizations to conduct innovative geothermal energy field tests and resource assessments, aiming to expand geothermal energy production across the country.

Energy
State governments
Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas Fiscal Year 2025 Release
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for clean energy projects in rural and remote areas, targeting communities with 10,000 residents or fewer to reduce energy costs and improve access to sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
2025 AGRI Value-Added Grant Program
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2024

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is offering the AGRI Value-Added Grant, a reimbursement grant ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, to support value-added businesses such as bioenergy producers and hemp processors in increasing sales of Minnesota agricultural products through investment in equipment, production capacity, market diversification, and market access.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce
$500,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2024

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based solar manufacturers and training organizations to develop workforce training programs that address skill gaps and promote diversity in the solar manufacturing industry.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Protecting U.S. Critical Energy Investments Through C-UAS and UAS Surveillance Capabilities in Iraq
$6,808,090
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Counterterrorism)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to help strengthen Iraq's ability to counter drone threats and protect U.S. energy investments in the region.

International Development
Nonprofits
Capitol Complex Construction Interruption Grant Program
$40,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides $40,000 to small businesses in Springfield, Illinois, that have suffered revenue losses due to construction disruptions near the Capitol Complex.

Business and Commerce
Private institutions of higher education
2025 Research and Education Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 6, 2024

Date Added

Jun 10, 2024

Science and Technology
City or township governments