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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Forever Idaho Regional Grant Program
$25,000
Idaho Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2027

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides flexible funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities in Idaho to support a variety of operational needs and community initiatives.

Community Development
County governments
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports long-term research projects in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science, specifically for U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that have already collected at least six years of core data.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Systems and People (ISP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to improve the design and resilience of infrastructure systems that support community health, safety, and economic stability, especially in the face of natural disasters and other disruptions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative oceanographic technologies and improve interdisciplinary collaboration in ocean science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Educational Component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
$180,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support for U.S. college and university faculty to mentor graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in geologic mapping projects that enhance the nation's geological knowledge and data resources.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants
$80,000
New Hampshire State Parks
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and municipalities in New Hampshire for the construction, maintenance, and development of recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized activities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$20,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, to enhance recycling and organic waste collection efforts over an 18-month period.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Minor Use Pesticide Fund 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 grant provides funding for research and evaluation projects that help secure pesticide registrations for minor crops in North Dakota, targeting qualified universities and researchers while excluding pesticide manufacturers and distributors.

Environment
Individuals
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
Chemical Process Systems (CPS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This program provides funding for researchers and organizations to advance innovative chemical and biochemical processes that improve efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in manufacturing, energy, and environmental applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 to public parks and historic sites, promoting environmental education and access to nature for underserved communities.

Education
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
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
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
Statewide Recycling Market Development Grant
$300,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
State

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Minnesota businesses and organizations in enhancing recycling infrastructure and developing markets for recyclable materials to promote environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Environment
Small businesses
Ocean Acidification, Hypoxia, and Harmful Algal Bloom Solicitation
$3,000,000
California Ocean Protection Council (OPC)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This grant provides funding for research and monitoring projects aimed at understanding and managing the impacts of ocean acidification, hypoxia, and harmful algal blooms on California's marine ecosystems and public health.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
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