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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Biobased Markets and Development Access Grant Program
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to businesses and organizations developing advanced biorefineries and biobased products in the U.S., promoting innovation and sustainability in rural economies.

Energy
State governments
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including local governments and nonprofits, to develop wetland mitigation banks that help agricultural producers comply with conservation regulations.

Agriculture
City or township governments
F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$100,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes Tribes for developing and implementing plans to manage and control aquatic invasive species that threaten the region's ecosystems and waterways.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Pesticide Harmonization Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This program provides financial support to agricultural commodity groups in North Dakota to address pesticide registration issues and improve access to essential crop protection products.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP) Primary Announcement
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve wildfire management and understanding of fire behavior and smoke impacts, aimed at a wide range of eligible entities including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits.

Environment
State governments
Maryland Nonpoint Source Pollution Grant
$400,000
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Maryland for projects that reduce water pollution from various diffuse sources, improving the quality of rivers, streams, and other water bodies across the state.

Environment
State governments
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Office of Education
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects and research that support NOAA's mission goals, particularly in climate adaptation and mitigation, targeting educational institutions, non-profits, and other organizations involved in environmental science and education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance trail management, community engagement, and organizational capacity through various capacity-building activities and small infrastructure improvements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
$700,000
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Oct 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public agencies and organizations in California for transportation planning projects that promote sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance community resilience, particularly benefiting under-resourced communities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Stuntz Mycology Fund Grants
$6,000
Stuntz Mycology Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support for researchers and educators focused on studying and teaching about mushroom-forming fungi in the Pacific Northwest.

Natural Resources
Individuals
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2028

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations and individuals in developing innovative projects that promote environmental stewardship and energy resilience on military installations, enhancing their operational effectiveness and sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Southwest Border Resource Protection Program
$50,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This program provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects that enhance cooperation and resource protection between U.S. National Parks and protected areas in Mexico along the U.S.-Mexico border.

Environment
State governments
Waste Prevention Grants
$10,000
Wake County Solid Waste Management Division
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to schools, nonprofits, and businesses in Wake County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce waste through recycling, composting, and other diversion strategies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grants
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This program provides funding for charitable projects in north-central and northwest Kansas that enhance community quality of life across various areas, including education, healthcare, social services, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Restore Colorado
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats across Colorado, focusing on areas like grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, and urban spaces.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program (Restoration and Stewardship of Outdoor Resources and the Environment)
$4,500,000
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in Colorado to implement large-scale habitat restoration and stewardship projects that enhance ecological resilience and community benefits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Request for Information - Gauging Investor Interest in the Development and Commercialization of Subsurface Energy Technologies
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2026

This request seeks input from investors and technology providers on subsurface energy technologies to inform government strategies and foster public-private partnerships in the development and commercialization of innovative energy solutions.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in advancing their independent research careers through mentored clinical trials or related studies that address local health priorities.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Innovation for Biological Research
$800,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for the development of innovative research tools and methods that enhance biological research, targeting universities, community colleges, and nonprofit organizations involved in biological sciences.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Source Water Protection Local Assistance Grant Program
$250,000
Washington State Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This program provides funding to support projects that protect drinking water sources in Washington State, targeting nonprofit water systems, tribal governments, local governments, and other eligible partners working to enhance water quality and reduce contamination risks.

Environment
Nonprofits