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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

Explore 726 grant opportunities

Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innovation
$225,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams, including utilities and tech developers, to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience and integration of the electric grid, particularly in the face of uncertainties and extreme weather events.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
University Transportation Centers Program FY 2025 NOFO
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (69A355 Research and Technology)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships among U.S. universities to conduct research and develop innovative solutions for pressing transportation challenges, focusing on areas like mobility, safety, and infrastructure resilience.

Transportation
Private institutions of higher education
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
Doctoral Research Grants
Contact for amount
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports PhD students conducting impactful research that informs public policy and contributes to the social and economic development of Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$700,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Colorado's agricultural sector, including producer groups, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to conduct fieldwork in Antarctica, focusing on projects that enhance our understanding of the region's environmental and scientific significance while ensuring inclusivity and environmental stewardship.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Flood Mitigation Program (FMP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities in Pennsylvania for projects that reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Center of Excellence for Alternative Jet Fuels and Environment
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (FAA-COE-AJFE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities involved in a collaborative research initiative focused on developing sustainable aviation fuels and improving environmental practices in the aviation industry.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
PRIA 5 Training Development
$200,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to land-grant colleges, non-land-grant colleges of agriculture, and 1994 Institutions to develop and deliver training programs that improve the pesticide registration process and regulatory understanding among stakeholders.

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

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This grant provides funding for colleges, universities, and agricultural institutions to conduct innovative research and education projects that improve U.S. food and agricultural systems, addressing challenges like food security and pest management.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Prince George’s County Community Gardens Mini Grant
$9,500
Prince George’s County, Chesapeake Bay Trust
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the creation and expansion of community gardens in Prince George’s County to improve food security, promote sustainable practices, and engage local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
Research Grants in Regenerative Agriculture
$400,000
Greenacres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and professionals in regenerative agriculture to conduct projects that improve soil health, agricultural resilience, and sustainable farming practices, with a focus on knowledge sharing and practical applications.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
2026-2029 FFAR Fellows Program
$148,500
Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding and professional development opportunities for PhD students conducting research in food and agriculture, focusing on challenges like climate change and global demand, while requiring them to secure a financial sponsor.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Roses 2025: A.10 Innovate
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides support for innovative research and technological development in Earth sciences, encouraging partnerships with NASA and participation from new, non-governmental organizations.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits