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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Section 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at reducing nonpoint source pollution in Pennsylvania's waterways, targeting organizations like watershed associations, municipalities, and conservation districts to implement effective water quality improvement strategies.

Environment
County governments
FY25 Agrivoltaics Research and Development Grant Program
$150,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This grant provides funding for a variety of organizations and individuals in Colorado to research and demonstrate the integration of solar energy systems with agricultural practices, promoting sustainability and renewable energy.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
FreeSol Broad Agency Announcement
$99,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Space Systems Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2029

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development projects that enhance U.S. space and cyber technologies, targeting businesses, universities, and research institutions focused on improving space domain awareness and combat capabilities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Farmer to Farmer 2025
$2,500,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative projects that enhance water quality and habitat conditions in the Gulf of America watershed, targeting farmers, local governments, and nonprofit organizations focused on regenerative agriculture and nutrient management.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program
$10,000
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for early-career researchers to explore the role of aquatic foods in sustainable food systems, focusing on climate resilience, equity, and nutrition.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network
$40,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides funding for doctoral students at U.S. institutions to conduct research that enhances understanding of the rapidly changing Arctic environment and its social systems.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grants
Contact for amount
State of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council
State

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in rural Maryland to enhance their capacity for economic development and agricultural education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific inquiry.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Elephant Conservation and Research Funding Support Program
$15,000
International Elephant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding program provides financial support for projects focused on elephant conservation, research, and habitat protection, prioritizing community engagement and sustainable initiatives worldwide.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot
$45,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based institutions and organizations engaged in innovative research in the chemical sciences, focusing on areas such as sustainability, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, with no submission deadlines for proposals.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonpoint Source Grant Program
$1,500,000
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that improve water quality in North Carolina by addressing pollution from sources like stormwater and agricultural runoff, targeting both impaired and at-risk waterbodies.

Environment
City or township governments
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides financial incentives to Virginia landowners who preserve forest buffers along waterways during timber harvesting to protect water quality and support aquatic ecosystems.

Environment
Individuals
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Frisco Town Government
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Frisco-based small businesses, nonprofits, and educational organizations in implementing innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve shared research infrastructure that supports biological research across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Research Grants
$1,500,000
Human Frontier Science Program Organization
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative, interdisciplinary research teams from different countries to explore groundbreaking questions in the life sciences.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits