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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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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
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
Engineering Environmental Resiliency (EER)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

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
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
Fall Semi-Annual Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
The Cabell Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Virginia, particularly in the Richmond area, to support significant capital projects that encourage community involvement and additional fundraising efforts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Puget Sound Riparian Systems Lead Grants
$600,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Jun 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and Tribal organizations for projects that protect and restore vital riparian areas in the Puget Sound region, enhancing water quality and habitat health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Collegiate Recycling Grant
$10,000
South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to South Carolina colleges and universities for projects that promote recycling, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives on their campuses.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forest Conservation Fund
Contact for amount
Forest Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting and managing natural forest areas, with a focus on community involvement and biodiversity conservation.

Environment
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
Community Impact Grants
$25,000
South Mountain Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the natural, cultural, agricultural, and recreational resources of south-central Pennsylvania, encouraging collaboration among nonprofits, municipalities, and educational institutions to improve community well-being and ecological integrity.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Designing Synthetic Cells Beyond the Bounds of Evolution
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in synthetic biology and cellular engineering, encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations among U.S. educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal governments to develop synthetic cells and explore their societal implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Systems and People
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to study and improve infrastructure systems, focusing on their design, resilience, and sustainability in response to various challenges, including natural disasters and technological changes.

Infrastructure
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Memorial Grants
$10,000
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Latin American researchers focused on conserving grasslands through impactful scientific research.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Geospace Cluster
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers studying Earth's near-space environment, including its atmospheric and magnetic interactions, to improve understanding of space weather and its impacts on society.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Reusable Foodware Cafeteria Grants
$50,000
Alameda County StopWaste
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and institutions in Alameda County to replace single-use foodware with reusable alternatives in their dining facilities, promoting sustainability and waste reduction.

Environment
Independent school districts
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Research Equipment Program
Contact for amount
Neotropical Grassland Conservancy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides essential scientific equipment to Latin American researchers and students focused on conservation research in grassland ecosystems.

Environment
Individuals