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Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and implementing alternative and clean energy projects, helping to create jobs and promote sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
City or township governments
AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant
$199,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

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
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grant Program
$20,000
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and individuals in Maine to foster community connections through arts, culture, and environmental initiatives that promote equitable access and celebrate diverse local histories.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant
$17,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

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
Innovation for Affordable Building Electrification (PON 6162) Grant Program
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations developing innovative technologies to electrify buildings in New York State, focusing on energy efficiency, load management, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

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
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Heating Oil Loan and Grant Program
$75,000
Washington State Pollution Liability Insurance Agency (PLIA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners and property owners in Washington State for the cleanup and replacement of aging heating oil tanks to prevent environmental contamination and protect public health.

Environment
Individuals
Charge Ahead Colorado
$40,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations, including nonprofits and government entities, to install electric vehicle charging stations in communities across Colorado, with a focus on improving access in underserved areas.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Ben Franklin Technology Partners Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to high-growth, technology-driven companies in Pennsylvania to foster innovation, create jobs, and strengthen regional economies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chemical Process Systems (CPS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for researchers and organizations to advance innovative chemical and biochemical processes that improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in manufacturing, energy, and environmental applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Building Decarbonization Grant Program
$4,000,000
City of Seattle
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding to building owners in Seattle for projects that reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in large buildings, with a focus on supporting multifamily housing and nonprofit facilities serving underserved communities.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dark Sky Grant Program
$500
Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to residents and businesses in Westmont, Illinois, for home and property improvements that promote responsible lighting practices to reduce light pollution and enhance nighttime visibility.

Environment
Individuals
FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Energy
Individuals
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that promote the use of clean alternative fuels in transportation, including vehicle purchases, infrastructure development, and innovative technologies.

Transportation
Independent school districts