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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Green Infrastructure Grant Program
$675,000
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private property owners in New York City for installing green roofs to help manage stormwater runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
PFAS Grant Program
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to public water systems, local governments, tribal entities, and environmental organizations in Colorado to help identify, assess, and mitigate the impacts of harmful PFAS contamination on public health and the environment.

Environment
Private institutions of higher education
High-efficiency Nitrogen Oxidation (HNO3)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations developing innovative methods to produce nitric acid more efficiently and sustainably, reducing reliance on traditional ammonia-based processes.

Science and Technology
State governments
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants
$25,000
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and local governments in Pennsylvania for the planning and development of historic resources that are publicly accessible and recognized for their cultural significance.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Natural and Cultural Heritage Grant Program
$60,000
Douglas County Heritage Conservation Office
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This program provides funding to local organizations in Douglas County, Kansas, for projects that preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage, including historic preservation, land conservation, and cultural celebrations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$100,000
Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This program provides funding to Georgia-based organizations for projects that enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industry through research, education, and marketing initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$270,000
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support projects that enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of specialty crop producers in Rhode Island, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants, through collaborative marketing, research, and educational initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program
$2,500
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to help Title I schools and organizations in New York State cover costs for field trips that connect children from underserved communities to nature and historic sites.

Education
Nonprofits
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative – Catalyst Grants
$20,000
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $20,000 to small nonprofit visual arts organizations in the U.S. for quick, energy efficiency projects that promote sustainability and reduce carbon footprints.

Environment
Nonprofits
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Scientific Research Grants
$100,000
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative breast cancer research projects conducted by Florida-based non-profits, educational institutions, and other eligible organizations, with a focus on collaborative efforts that advance understanding and treatment of the disease.

Health
Nonprofits
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grants
$100,000
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 17, 2025

This program provides funding to Wisconsin-based organizations and groups to enhance the competitiveness of the state's specialty crop industries through collaborative projects that benefit the entire sector.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in developing their independent research careers in health-related fields through a mentored experience focused on addressing local health priorities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooke Foundation Grant
$20,000
Cooke Foundation Limited
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi for projects that enhance community welfare, focusing on areas such as arts, education, environmental preservation, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative – Scoping Grants
$25,000
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25,000 to nonprofit visual arts organizations in the U.S. to conduct energy assessments and develop strategies for improving energy efficiency and reducing their environmental impact.

Environment
Nonprofits
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP)
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that restore and protect watersheds by reducing pollution from agricultural and stormwater runoff.

Environment
City or township governments