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Grants for Small businesses - Energy

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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
Clean Air Grants Off Road Equipment Replacement Program
$250,000
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for replacing high-polluting off-road diesel equipment with cleaner alternatives in Santa Barbara County, prioritizing projects that utilize zero-emission technology and benefit disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
$250,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado-based companies developing innovative technologies in advanced industries, helping them overcome early-stage funding challenges to foster local economic growth.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
Downtown Commercial & Residential Building Improvement Program
$135,000
Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to building and business owners in downtown Orlando for improving the appearance and structural integrity of their properties, particularly historic buildings, to boost economic investment and community development.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
California’s Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC RAA) Program
$59,484,345
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to electric vehicle service providers, contractors, and public entities in California to repair, replace, and install EV charging ports, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of African Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that promote responsible development of critical minerals and enhance commercial diplomacy in sub-Saharan Africa, benefiting U.S. and African businesses alike.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
GFO-24-301 – Environmental Sustainability of a Clean Energy Transition (Enviro-SET)
$3,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for research and development projects that promote California's transition to a fair and sustainable zero-carbon energy system while addressing environmental goals.

Energy
Small businesses
Innovation Grant Program
$50,000
County of Kauai Office of Economic Development (OED)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Kauai-based businesses for innovative projects that address community challenges and promote economic development on the island.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant
$199,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Minnesota retail service stations upgrade their infrastructure to sell higher ethanol fuel blends, particularly benefiting small businesses and communities with limited access to biofuels.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
gener8tor Oklahoma City Accelerator
$100,000
gener8tor
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding and support to high-growth startups, particularly those with ties to Oklahoma, to help them accelerate their development and connect with industry experts and investors.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant
$17,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of fast-charging electric vehicle infrastructure across Colorado, prioritizing projects that enhance access in underserved areas and promote clean transportation.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Targeted Small Business Growth & Development Grant Program
$5,000
City of Iowa City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to women, minorities, service-connected disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities in Iowa to help them start or grow their small businesses through targeted coaching and assistance.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Commercial and Canopy Solar Program
$500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for solar energy projects in low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities in Maryland, targeting nonprofits and businesses to promote clean energy access and affordability.

Energy
Nonprofits
Willimantic Basic Needs Fund Grants
$8,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs that help Windham residents achieve self-sufficiency by improving economic security, access to nutritious food, and reducing homelessness.

Energy
Nonprofits
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 urgent healthcare and public health challenges, particularly benefiting historically marginalized communities in New York.

Energy
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Exterior Rehabilitation Assistance Program 2024
$20,000
City of Phoenix
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to private homeowners in Phoenix for the exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historic properties, helping to preserve their architectural features and maintain the character of designated historic districts.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Energy Efficiency Grants
$5,000
Community Climate Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Charlottesville and Richmond areas for energy efficiency upgrades that lower operational costs and reduce environmental impact.

Energy
Small businesses
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
GFO-24-605 – Technical Assistance for Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Funding
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that will help under-resourced communities access financial support for developing zero-emission vehicle infrastructure projects, such as charging stations.

Energy
Small businesses