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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Energy

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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
Community Accelerated Mobility Project (CAMP)
$1,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Colorado to implement community-focused electric mobility solutions, such as electric carshares and e-bike libraries, while promoting equitable access and sustainability.

Transportation
City or township 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
Tennessee Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP)
$500,000
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to Tennessee-based organizations for projects that promote innovative recycling and beneficial uses of scrap tires, enhancing environmental sustainability and community development.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) FY2026
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Maryland to support projects that address economic, agricultural, and community development challenges in rural areas.

Community Development
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
Students and Young Adults Career Awareness and Training Grants
$600,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts that aim to enhance career awareness and training for students and young adults from underrepresented communities in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Sustain Evanston Incentive Grant Program
$25,000
City of Evanston City Manager’s Office (CMO)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to local businesses, property owners, and nonprofits in Evanston for sustainable building improvements and energy-efficient upgrades that align with the city's climate goals.

Environment
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
Community Clean Energy Grant Program
$150,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego to implement clean energy projects that promote sustainability, improve air quality, and enhance workforce development in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Regional Infrastructure 2026
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, community colleges, and regional partners working to improve economic development, infrastructure, and quality of life in rural Maryland communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clean Buildings Compliance Support Grant
$125,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to building owners in Washington State to help them meet energy efficiency standards and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in large non-residential and multifamily buildings.

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