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Grants for Small businesses - Environment

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Environmental Research & Education Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Environmental Research & Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that improve sustainable solid waste management practices, focusing on climate change, emerging contaminants, and materials recycling.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
The Energize Your Neighborhood Grant
$6,000
City of Missoula Neighborhoods Office
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-led projects that enhance neighborhoods in Missoula through improvements, planning, and resident engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Garden State Energy Storage Program – Phase 1 (GSESP)
Contact for amount
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides funding for large-scale energy storage projects in New Jersey to enhance energy resilience, reduce costs, and support environmental justice initiatives.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Village Capital’s Climate Resilience Program for Thriving Communities
Contact for amount
Village Capital
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program supports early-stage U.S. startups developing market-based solutions to enhance climate resilience, particularly in rural and low-income communities, through mentorship, investment readiness support, and potential funding opportunities.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2024

This program provides funding to Pennsylvania municipalities, nonprofits, and businesses for projects that promote clean alternative fuel transportation and infrastructure to improve air quality and reduce reliance on petroleum.

Environment
City or township governments
Ramsey County Emerging and Diverse Developers
Contact for amount
Ramsey County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides mentorship, training, and resources to emerging and diverse developers in Ramsey County to support the creation of affordable housing for low to moderate-income residents.

Housing
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grid Resilience Grant Program
$8,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to electric utilities and stakeholders in Pennsylvania to improve the resilience and reliability of the electric grid, particularly in vulnerable communities, through various infrastructure enhancements and workforce development initiatives.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) : Renewable Energy Systems Grant
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to farmers and small rural businesses for implementing renewable energy projects and improving energy efficiency.

Energy
Small businesses
Park and Trail Partnership Grants
$300,000
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing and maintaining New York's public parks, trails, and historic sites through various improvement and educational initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
SLC Community Food Microgrants
$5,000
Salt Lake City
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Salt Lake City residents and community organizations for projects that improve access to fresh, healthy, and culturally relevant food while addressing local food system disparities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
2024 Arizona Retail Florist Education Travel Grant
$1,000
American Floral Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support for Arizona's retail florists to attend out-of-state educational and design events in the floral industry.

Education
Small businesses
Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program Grants
$2,000,000
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies for projects that manage invasive weeds and restore wildlife habitats across Montana's ecologically significant landscapes.

Environment
Nonprofits
Xero Beautiful Business Fund
$30,000
Xero Limited
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small businesses with 1-50 employees that are Xero subscribers, encouraging innovative projects in sustainability, community connection, technology, and workforce upskilling.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Data Centers: Understanding Economic Considerations and Opportunities for Water and Wastewater Utilities
$200,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for research that helps water and wastewater utilities understand and manage the economic impacts of data centers on local water resources and infrastructure.

Science and Technology
State governments
Nebraska Natural Legacy Research Grants Program
$5,000
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support for researchers, students, and organizations to conduct field studies that help conserve Nebraska's at-risk wildlife and plant species.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Dam Safety and Climate Resilience Local Assistance Program
$47,500,000
California Department of Water Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to dam owners in California for the repair and improvement of aging dams to enhance safety and restore water storage capacity amid climate challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
$24,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible entities for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois, with a focus on promoting equitable access to EV infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Self-Determination Grant
$250,000
NDN Collective
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Indigenous-led organizations and Tribal Nations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to strengthen their communities through initiatives focused on climate justice, self-determination, and sustainable development.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Native American tribal organizations
Coral Gables Community Foundation’s Community Giving Program
Contact for amount
Coral Gables Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations that implement projects addressing community needs in Coral Gables, focusing on areas such as arts, education, historic preservation, and social services.

Recreation
Nonprofits