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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Environment

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DOER Equipment Decarbonization Grant Program for State Entities
$2,450,000
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This program provides funding to Massachusetts state entities for replacing fossil-fuel equipment with efficient electric alternatives in government facilities, prioritizing projects in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Other
FY2026 Implementation of the Quagga and Zebra Mussel Action Plan (QZAP) in the Western United States
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects aimed at preventing the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels in Western U.S. waters, targeting organizations and entities involved in conservation, research, and public outreach.

Environment
State governments
Multifamily Recycling Grant
$71,500
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, recycling businesses, nonprofits, multifamily property owners, public housing authorities, and colleges for developing or improving recycling programs in multifamily residences across North Carolina.

Environment
City or township governments
Arctic Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants (Arctic DDRIG) Arctic Social Sciences, Arctic System Sciences, and Arctic Observing Network
$40,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides funding for U.S. doctoral students to conduct research on the Arctic's environmental and social systems, supporting innovative projects that enhance understanding of this rapidly changing region.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Department of Interior Wildland Fire Service BLM-National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) Joint Fire Science Program (JFSP)Fire Leaders And Managers, Emerging Scientists (FLAMES)
$40,000
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 graduate students in the U.S. conducting research on wildland fire science, helping them connect their academic work with practical fire management practices and policies.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes
$23,850,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding for research on Earth's near-surface environment, focusing on processes related to water, landscape, and critical zone interactions, aimed at U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific inquiry.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Recycling Mini-Grant Program
$20,000
Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority (CCRRA)
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, businesses, schools, healthcare institutions, and non-profits in Centre County, PA, to improve recycling education and material collection efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
John Z. Duling Grant Program
$15,000
TREE Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative research and technology projects that enhance the work of arborists, focusing on areas like plant propagation, selection, and establishment.

Environment
Nonprofits
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Required)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2027

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative early-stage research projects that involve clinical trials, aimed at advancing scientific knowledge and improving health outcomes across various fields.

Education
State governments
It Pays to Plug In Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 27, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses, government agencies, nonprofits, and educational institutions in New Jersey for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, promoting clean transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Small businesses
Water Conservation and Protection Grant Program
$10,000
Tampa Bay Water
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties to promote water conservation and protect local drinking water sources through educational and hands-on projects.

Environment
Nonprofits
Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs: No Deadline Pilot
$45,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based institutions and organizations engaged in innovative research in the chemical sciences, focusing on areas such as sustainability, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, with no submission deadlines for proposals.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Service Provider Grants
$75,000
State of Maine Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation & Future
State

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports regional organizations in Maine to help communities assess climate vulnerabilities and develop actionable resilience projects for energy transition and climate adaptation.

Community Development
City or township governments
Tire-Derived Aggregate Grant
$375,000
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to California local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and qualifying private entities for projects that utilize recycled tire-derived aggregate to address various engineering challenges and promote sustainable practices.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Government Planning Fund
$100,000
New Mexico Finance Authority (NMFA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to New Mexico local governments and qualified entities for essential planning activities related to public infrastructure and community development projects.

Infrastructure
State governments
Solar for Schools Grant Program (S4S)
$600,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to various educational institutions in Pennsylvania to help them adopt solar energy technologies, reducing costs and promoting renewable energy use.

Energy
Independent school districts
Gateways to Blue Skies Competition
$9,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 22, 2027

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant provides funding for collegiate student teams to develop innovative airborne solutions for inspecting land-based infrastructure, enhancing safety and efficiency in various sectors by 2035 or sooner.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forest Health Research Program — Graduate Student Grants
$100,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on forest health and wildfire resilience in California, aiming to advance scientific knowledge and inform land management practices.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Engagement and Restoration Mini Grant
$5,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for grassroots environmental projects that engage local communities in restoration and educational activities throughout the Chesapeake Bay region.

Environment
Nonprofits
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides financial incentives to Virginia landowners who preserve forest buffers along waterways during timber harvesting to protect water quality and support aquatic ecosystems.

Environment
Individuals