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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Energy

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AmeriCorps Competitive Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of State Volunteer and National Service
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in New Jersey to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and environmental stewardship.

Education
City or township governments
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance their capacity for economic development and agricultural education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on expanding the forest-sector economy and workforce, promoting sustainable forest management, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Workforce Development
State governments
Agrivoltaics Research Grant
$150,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that combine solar energy systems with agricultural practices in Colorado, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and individual farmers.

Community Development
State governments
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Solar District Cup
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites multidisciplinary student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to design and model innovative solar energy systems for specific districts or campuses, fostering real-world learning and skills in renewable energy development.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Small Building Retuning Pilot Program
$500,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to assist nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, universities, and small businesses in the District of Columbia in improving energy efficiency and reducing costs for small buildings, particularly those that serve historically under-resourced communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Private Fleet Diesel Electrification and Low-NOx Grant
$2,396,457
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-governmental organizations and private enterprises in the District of Columbia for replacing older diesel vehicles with zero-emission alternatives, aiming to reduce harmful air pollutants and improve public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program
$7,500
Propane Education & Research Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S. educational institutions and career centers to enhance automotive training programs by integrating propane autogas technology and safety education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
$3,100,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. universities and colleges in advancing nuclear energy research and technology, with a focus on enhancing reactor operations, developing advanced reactors, and improving fuel cycles.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innovation
$225,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams, including utilities and tech developers, to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience and integration of the electric grid, particularly in the face of uncertainties and extreme weather events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Statewide Organics Management Infrastructure Grant
$2,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and businesses in Minnesota to develop or expand composting facilities and infrastructure, aimed at reducing food waste and promoting sustainable waste management practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Carbontech Development Initiative
$375,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This initiative provides funding and support to researchers and startups in New York State focused on developing and commercializing innovative carbon capture and utilization technologies to combat climate change.

Environment
Small businesses
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Community Charging Funding Opportunity Round 2 for the Western Region
$1,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations for the planning, construction, and maintenance of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations in western Pennsylvania, focusing on underserved areas and community-centered locations.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Statewide Wood Waste Utilization Grant
$1,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Minnesota to develop innovative projects that utilize wood waste sustainably, promoting environmental benefits and economic growth.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fall Catalyst and DICES Climatetech Grant
$75,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-stage climatetech companies and researchers in Massachusetts to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that address climate and energy challenges.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Bioenergy Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition provides funding and support for student teams from U.S. educational institutions to develop innovative solutions in algal biofuels and bioproducts, fostering the next generation of bioeconomy professionals.

Energy
Individuals