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

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Flood Mitigation Program (FMP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities in Pennsylvania for projects that reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Greenways, Trails and Recreation Grant Program
$250,000
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance public parks, trails, and recreational spaces, promoting environmental conservation and community well-being.

Environment
City or township governments
New Hampshire Clean Diesel Grant Program
$315,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to public entities in New Hampshire for projects that reduce harmful emissions from older diesel engines, improving air quality and public health.

Environment
State governments
A.12 Hemispheric Airborne Measurements of Air Quality (HAMAQ) Science Team
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based institutions conducting airborne research to improve understanding of air quality and atmospheric pollutants on a hemispheric scale.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Lakes Biology Monitoring Program: Zooplankton, Mysis, and Benthic Invertebrate Components
$8,100,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support for state and local governments, tribes, educational institutions, and nonprofits to conduct long-term monitoring of zooplankton, Mysis, and benthic invertebrates in the Great Lakes, assessing ecosystem health and water quality.

Environment
State governments
Unleashing Tribal Energy Development
$7,500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal communities and organizations for developing energy infrastructure projects that enhance energy sovereignty and economic growth.

Energy
Native American tribal organizations
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
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 24, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports early-career clinical scientists with doctoral degrees in their transition to independent research careers by providing financial resources for research and mentorship focused on basic experimental studies involving human participants.

Education
State governments
FY 2026 Energizing Insular Communities Program
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, utilities, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to develop energy projects that reduce reliance on imported fuels and improve energy efficiency and infrastructure.

Energy
City or township governments
WaterSMART: Applied Science Grants
$400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides funding to states, tribes, and water management entities in the Western U.S. to develop tools and systems that improve water management and address challenges related to water supply and climate variability.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
SFI’s Urban Forest Improvement Grant Program
$75,000
Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2024

This program provides financial support to municipalities, universities, non-profits, and Indigenous communities in the U.S. to assess and improve the sustainability of their urban and community forests, particularly in areas serving disadvantaged populations.

Environment
City or township governments
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
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
Emergency Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Awards (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 18, 2027

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to current NIH awardees to expand their research projects in response to urgent health challenges arising from emergencies or disasters.

Education
State governments