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Brownfields - Hazwaste Helene Recovery Grant
$5,025,931
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 2, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofits, local governments, and public-private partnerships in North Carolina for environmental assessments and redevelopment planning of properties impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Environment
Nonprofits
Charity Pot Grant
$10,000
Lush
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports small, volunteer-run organizations with annual incomes under £350,000 that are working on grassroots projects for long-term social change and non-violent action.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components
$8,100,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for state and local governments, tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofits to conduct long-term monitoring of zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates in the Great Lakes, assessing ecosystem health and water quality.

Environment
State governments
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
FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program
$1,200,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, nonprofits, and government entities to develop and operationalize advanced ocean and coastal observing technologies that enhance data collection and environmental monitoring.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Strengthening Agricultural Systems
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for universities and research institutions to conduct innovative projects that improve agricultural productivity and sustainability while addressing key challenges in the U.S. food supply chain.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 24, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career clinical scientists with doctoral degrees in their transition to independent research careers by providing financial resources for research and mentorship focused on basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
Restoring Reliability: Coal Recommissioning and Modernization
$175,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to domestic entities that own or operate coal-fired power plants, enabling them to recommission, modernize, or retrofit their facilities to enhance grid reliability and support energy needs in rural communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Environmental Education and Training Program
$4,740,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement environmental education programs that enhance public understanding and promote stewardship of environmental issues.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to develop innovative technologies and processes that enhance environmental sustainability and resilience while promoting efficient resource use.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Watershed Stewardship and Education Grant
$2,500
Sacramento County Department of Water Resources (Stormwater Quality Program)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community-driven projects in Sacramento County that promote environmental education, protect waterways, and reduce stormwater pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
Resilience Project of Western Nevada County Micro Grant Program
$4,000
Nevada County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides small grants to community-based organizations and tribal entities in western Nevada County to support local projects that enhance climate resilience through practical solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance and Training for Rural, Small and Tribal Municipalities and Wastewater Treatment Systems
$3,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deliver technical assistance and training for rural, small, and Tribal municipalities to improve wastewater treatment systems and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

Environment
Nonprofits
2026/27 Effectiveness Monitoring Committee Request for Research Proposals to test the California Forest Practice Rules and related regulations
$425,000
California State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection (BOF)
State

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding for research projects that evaluate the effectiveness of California's forest management regulations, targeting a wide range of public and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal entities involved in environmental conservation.

Natural Resources
Small businesses
DRL Ensuring Resilient Seafood Supply Chains: Countering Forced Labor and any associated Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing
$1,973,359
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to combat forced labor and illegal fishing in seafood supply chains, particularly in East Asia and the Pacific and the Western Hemisphere, excluding Indonesia and the Philippines.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Phytoplankton and Chlorophyll-a Components
$3,600,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to conduct long-term monitoring of phytoplankton and chlorophyll-a in the Great Lakes, essential for assessing water quality and ecosystem health.

Environment
State governments
The Emerson License to Flow Challenge
$20,000
Emerson
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This challenge invites engineers and materials innovators worldwide to create a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant lining for flow meters used in harsh industrial environments, with the potential for significant monetary awards and collaboration opportunities with a leading automation company.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Clean Water SRF 
$1,000,000
Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides low-cost financial assistance to public and private entities in Texas for the planning, construction, and improvement of wastewater and stormwater infrastructure projects that enhance water quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Coal Mine Methane Capture & Utilization Grant Program
$79,500,000
Virginia Department of Energy
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on capturing and reusing methane emissions from coal mines in Southwest Virginia, promoting environmental sustainability and economic development in the region.

Environment
Nonprofits