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National Priorities: Occurrence and Implications of De Facto Water Reuse on Drinking Water Supplies
$2,375,000
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2024

Date Added

Jun 28, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting research to address the knowledge gaps associated with the extent and variability of water quality impacted by wastewater effluent, the potential associations between levels of de facto reuse and human health risk, and the interventions needed to mitigate the impacts of de facto reuse.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities, non-profits, and government entities for developing and managing regional coastal observing systems that enhance ocean and Great Lakes data collection and decision-making.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Management of the 507 Programs Collaboration and Communication Activities
$550,000
Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2024

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments or educational institutions that operate programs assisting small businesses in understanding and complying with environmental regulations, particularly in air quality and pollution control.

Environment
Small businesses
2024 Moving Mountains Grant
$5,000
Leon H Sullivan Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects in Philadelphia County that enhance workforce development, education, and economic growth, particularly for organizations helping individuals overcome employment barriers or assisting small businesses.

Education
Small businesses
Advisory Committee Coordination Support for the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership
$2,450,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to coordinate and support advisory committees that contribute to the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay, benefiting diverse stakeholders across the watershed.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
H2Ohio Phosphorus Removal Structure Program
Contact for amount
Ohio Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports universities, colleges, and technical schools in developing and implementing innovative structures to effectively remove phosphorus from runoff, thereby improving water quality.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for public and private entities to develop charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in California.

Energy
City or township governments
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) G25AS00326
$99,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for research institutions affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to study vegetation health and water use in the Lower Colorado River's riparian areas using remote sensing technologies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Innovation Initiative
$1,000,000
Alliance Healthcare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This grant provides $1 million to a qualified nonprofit or educational institution in California to develop a project aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing disparities for low-income and marginalized communities in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Health
Nonprofits
EQT Foundation Grant Program
$100,000
EQT Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers and innovators developing groundbreaking technologies to reduce reliance on critical minerals in clean energy solutions, promoting sustainable alternatives and recycling methods.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Small Grants Program 2025-2026
$100,000
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This program provides funding to California-based organizations and businesses to promote sustainable farming practices and improve access to healthy food in diverse communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)
$522,500
U.S. Department of Defense (Fort Worth District)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Apr 3, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations involved in marine mammal research to study and monitor the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale and its habitat near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Program
$1,000,000
California Department of Pesticide Regulation
State

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in California to develop and implement safer, sustainable pest management practices that protect public health and the environment while promoting economic vitality.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Climate and Labor Reporting Grant
$15,000
Pulitzer Center
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This grant provides financial support to journalists and media organizations focused on investigating how climate change impacts labor markets, particularly highlighting issues of gender inequality and community resilience in vulnerable regions.

Environment
Individuals
Transition to Independent Environmental Health Research (TIEHR) Career Award (K01 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
$125,000
HHS-NIH11 (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 7, 2024

Date Added

Mar 15, 2021

The Transition to Independent Environmental Health (TIEHR) Career Award is a 3-year bridge scholar development program for newly independent faculty who intend to pursue research careers in environmental health sciences. At the conclusion of the career development period the candidates are expected to demonstrate they can successfully compete for research funding in the environmental health sciences. All applications submitted to this Funding Opportunity Announcement must propose basic science experimental studies involving humans, otherwise referred to in NOT-OD-18-212 as prospective basic science studies involving human participants, that fall within the NIH definition of a clinical trial and also meet the definition of basic research.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Climate Adaptation Science Center Grants
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in the Northeast, South Central, and Pacific Islands regions to develop innovative climate adaptation strategies that address local environmental challenges.

Environment
State governments
Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Program
$15,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding and support to entrepreneurs nationwide, particularly from Massachusetts, to help them develop and commercialize innovative climate technology solutions.

Environment
County governments
Region 3 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
$900,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state, Tribal, and local governments in EPA Region 3 to develop and improve wetland protection programs that enhance wetland health and increase wetland areas.

Environment
State governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
$25,000
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that engage AmeriCorps members in service projects addressing community needs, particularly in rural, tribal, and high-poverty areas, while focusing on priorities like youth mental health, public safety, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits