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

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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
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to state entities and educational institutions to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced technologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Energy
State governments
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
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
Climatetech Testing and Demonstration Assets Program
$5,000,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts-based nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and colleges to develop shared infrastructure and equipment that supports innovation and commercialization in the climatetech sector.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Grant Program
$500,000
Polymer Industry Cluster
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Ohio-based startups, companies, and research institutions to develop and commercialize innovative polymer technologies that address emerging needs in materials and manufacturing.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Community Impact Accelerator Grant Program
$50,000
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports New York State nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in implementing community-led projects that prevent pollution at the source and promote sustainable environmental practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and water/wastewater treatment facilities to implement energy efficiency improvements and reduce emissions, while also creating job opportunities in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Special Projects Fund
Contact for amount
New York Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations proposing innovative projects that address emerging healthcare challenges, particularly for historically marginalized communities in New York.

Energy
Nonprofits
Advancing Non-Evaporative Cooling Technologies in the CII Sector
$170,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research to develop and assess non-evaporative cooling technologies in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, helping to conserve water resources in the Colorado River Basin.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Electric Landscaping Equipment Pilot Program
$995,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota residents for purchasing electric landscaping and snow removal equipment, focusing on communities disproportionately affected by pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Efficient Affordable Resilient Neighborhoods Initiative Planning Grant
$366,200
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in developing strategic plans for electrification and clean energy deployment in neighborhoods across Washington, D.C.

Energy
Nonprofits
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure 
Contact for amount
Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle fast charging stations along major highways in Kansas, targeting cities, counties, tribes, nonprofits, private companies, utilities, and educational institutions.

Transportation
City or township governments
EVSE Installations
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at public and multifamily housing properties in Maryland, targeting organizations that serve overburdened and underserved communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Kingman Rangers Workforce Development Program
$467,211
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that will improve the natural environment of Kingman and Heritage Islands while creating job opportunities for local residents facing employment barriers and supporting high school students in the Anacostia Watershed.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Renew America's Schools Prize
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $90 million to public K-12 schools, particularly in rural and high-poverty areas, to improve energy efficiency and indoor air quality through various energy projects.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
GUIDE-H2 Prize
$80,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This competition provides funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop and apply methods for assessing clean hydrogen energy projects, promoting best practices and enhancing the sustainability of hydrogen deployments.

Energy
Individuals
Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize
$400,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This competition provides $4.8 million in funding to individuals and organizations developing innovative energy storage technologies that improve efficiency and reduce emissions in the U.S. industrial sector.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses