Grants for Small businesses - Environment

This grant seeks proposals from qualified organizations to conduct a comprehensive study on the viability and future of Wyoming's thermal coal industry, focusing on supply, market demand, investment opportunities, and regulatory challenges.

This funding opportunity is designed for U.S. small businesses to develop and commercialize innovative health-related technologies through clinically informed research projects that include a clinical trial.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. colleges and universities with limited research funding to assess their biomedical research capabilities and develop strategic plans to enhance their research infrastructure and capacity.

This grant provides financial support to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Denver to create projects that promote active living, such as improving walkability and bikeability in their neighborhoods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that develop and pilot new technologies for processing critical minerals and materials essential for U.S. energy and industrial competitiveness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to locomotive owners in Minnesota for implementing technologies that reduce idle time and diesel emissions, improving air quality and public health.

The Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Program is a competitive federal grant initiative aiming to mitigate pollution in the nation's waterways. The program, funded through the Federal Sport Fish Restoration Account of the Aquatic Resources Trust Fund, allocates about $10 million annually across the United States. The CVA Program supports the construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of pump-out and dump stations, including floating restrooms and facilities used exclusively by boaters. It also emphasizes educating the public about the environmental impacts of vessel sewage discharges, thereby promoting cleaner water bodies. The program encourages partnerships with private marinas, businesses, and local government units to establish these facilities. With an application deadline of September 1st, eligible entities include private marinas or businesses with public access and local units of government. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline September 1st

This program provides funding to municipalities in good standing with the National Flood Insurance Program to implement projects that reduce flood risks and enhance community resilience against flooding.

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating the harmful effects of high-risk chemical exposures on lung and eye health, particularly in relation to public health emergencies.

This funding opportunity supports predoctoral students in dual-degree programs at institutions without NIH-funded training programs, helping them pursue research and clinical training to become future physician-scientists.

The Employment Development Department (EDD), in coordination with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency (LWDA), announces the availability of up to $1 million in California State General Funds for the Evaluation and Technical Assistance (ETA) for the Displaced Oil and Gas Worker Fund (DOGWF). The DOGWF ETA PY 23-24 awardee will be responsible for providing evaluation and technical assistance for DOGWF PY 23-24 program awardees as they pioneer initiatives that guide displaced oil and gas workers into new jobs and career trajectories by extending beyond singular sectors, committed to securing stable, well-compensated, and gratifying roles for these workers across diverse industries. The DOGWF ETA PY 23-24 grant aims to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of DOGWF projects. The initiative seeks to fund an organization with expertise in assessing program and operational capacity, facilitating Communities of Practice (CoPs), conducting a developmental evaluation for continuous learning and improvement, and addressing the needs of displaced workers impacted by energy sector shifts for future policy and program planning. In addition, the ETA awardee will support program grantees with developing and implementing strategies for partnership development, participant assessment, skills transfer, career navigation, administering training stipends, providing wrap-around support, identifying relevant career pathways and training programs, and guidance on participant tracking and performance outcomes reporting. Applicants for the DOGWF ETA must be organizations with the capacity, relationships, and expertise to deliver ETA to grantees across the state. Proposals from non-profit or for-profit consulting, technical assistance, evaluation, capacity-building organizations, labor organizations, community colleges, adult education providers, workforce boards, and education and training providers will be accepted. Proposals must be received by 3 p.m. PST on July 22, 2024. An informational webinar will be held on June 25, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. PST.  Pre-registration is required for all attendees. Please register through the following link by June 24, 2024 by 9 a.m. PST: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EOwky4VSQ06lWDMieX-9bA The EDD encourages applicants to submit a Notice of Intent to apply by July 1, 2024, at noon to WSBSFP1@edd.ca.gov. To view this SFP, visit the EDD Workforce Development Solicitations for Proposals webpage

This grant invites private sector companies and organizations to collaborate with USAID on projects that address economic growth, financial inclusion, and environmental sustainability, leveraging their resources and expertise to achieve shared development goals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations training electricians in California to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a focus on increasing access for disadvantaged and rural communities.

The Boating Infrastructure Grant program is designed to provide infrastructure and services for recreational boats 26 feet or more in length. Goals of the program include: 1. enhance access to recreational, historic, cultural and scenic resources; 2. strengthen community ties to the water’s edge and economic benefits; 3. promote public/private partnerships and entrepreneurial opportunities; 4. provide continuity of public access to the shore; and 5. promote awareness of transient boating opportunities.

This program provides funding to individuals, schools, cooperatives, and community organizations in Montana to support projects that enhance agricultural education, improve local food systems, and promote sustainable farming practices.

This funding initiative provides financial support to private businesses in Africa and Southeast Asia to implement climate adaptation projects that enhance resilience and promote sustainable development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install and maintain technologies to intercept and remove marine debris, benefiting coastal habitats and marine resources.

This grant provides $25,000 and mentorship to early-stage climate technology companies in Illinois, helping them develop innovative solutions that positively impact the environment.

This grant provides financial support to projects that promote environmental leadership and education for women and girls in the Greater Philadelphia Region.

This grant provides funding to a wide range of organizations and individuals for projects that protect and restore wetlands and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife across the United States.