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

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Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Inspiring Generations Of New Innovators To Impact Technologies In Energy 2026 (IGNIITE 2026)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This grant provides funding and mentorship to early-career scientists and engineers in the U.S. to develop innovative energy technologies that can significantly impact the energy sector.

Energy
Small businesses
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development
$7,500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal communities and organizations for developing energy infrastructure projects that enhance energy sovereignty and economic growth.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
Regional Infrastructure 2026
$45,000
Rural Maryland Council
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

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
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities Program
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, utilities, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to develop energy projects that reduce reliance on imported fuels and improve energy efficiency and infrastructure.

Energy
City or township governments
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
Designing Synthetic Cells Beyond the Bounds of Evolution
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in synthetic biology and cellular engineering, encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations among U.S. educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal governments to develop synthetic cells and explore their societal implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research and Development (RAD) Directed Energy (RD) University Assistance Instruments
$49,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force -- Research Lab)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2029

Date Added

Jul 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. colleges and universities to conduct research on directed energy technologies and optical systems that align with Department of Defense missions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal
Rolling

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
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support universities, research institutes, and businesses in developing innovative technologies to enhance soldier performance and address future military challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
OIA Technical Assistance Program 2026
$22,500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to support urgent projects that improve governance, economic resilience, and infrastructure in U.S. insular areas and freely associated states, benefiting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities, including universities and businesses, to develop and commercialize innovative technologies for producing and processing critical minerals essential for energy systems and national security.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Polymer Industry Cluster R&D Grant Program
$500,000
Polymer Industry Cluster
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

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
Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses and organizations developing advanced biorefineries and biobased products in the U.S., promoting innovation and sustainability in rural economies.

Energy
State governments
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2028

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals in developing innovative projects that promote environmental stewardship and energy resilience on military installations, enhancing their operational effectiveness and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Consortium For Nuclear Forensics
$25,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25 million to a consortium of U.S. universities and a DOE National Laboratory to advance research in nuclear forensics and develop a skilled workforce in support of national security and nonproliferation efforts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program
$300,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding for organizations to install electric vehicle charging stations in multifamily housing, with a focus on supporting disadvantaged communities in Michigan.

Energy
Nonprofits
University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2030

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education