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Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen
$18,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in designated areas of Illinois to replace older diesel trucks with all-electric models, promoting cleaner air and reduced emissions.

Transportation
State governments
City of Abbeville Small Business Grants
$10,000
City of Abbeville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to new and existing small businesses in Abbeville, South Carolina, to promote economic growth through startup costs, business improvements, and building enhancements, particularly in the Historic District.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting a wide range of academic, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
SEEL Energy Efficiency Grants
$10,000
City of Bloomington
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides $10,000 reimbursement grants to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Bloomington for energy efficiency upgrades that reduce energy demand and support sustainability efforts.

Energy
Nonprofits
Agriculture Energy Audit Program
Contact for amount
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This program provides free energy audits to eligible farms in New York to help them identify ways to save on energy costs and improve efficiency.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tennessee Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP)
$500,000
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

This program provides financial assistance to Tennessee-based organizations for projects that promote innovative recycling and beneficial uses of scrap tires, enhancing environmental sustainability and community development.

Environment
Nonprofits
GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy
$25,776,915
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to support innovative clean energy projects in California, targeting entrepreneurs and organizations that advance energy efficiency and renewable technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Fiscal Year 2026 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
$3,100,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. universities, colleges, and eligible research entities to conduct innovative nuclear energy research and development projects that address key challenges in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Speed to Power through Accelerated Reconductoring and other Key Advanced Transmission Technology Upgrades (SPARK)
$250,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities involved in enhancing the electric grid's capacity and reliability through advanced transmission technologies and infrastructure upgrades.

Energy
State governments
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Self-Generation Incentive Program – Residential Solar and Storage Equity
$280,000,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for low-income California residents to install solar and battery storage systems, helping them save on energy bills and improve energy resilience.

Energy
Individuals
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs)
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research teams from various U.S. institutions to advance groundbreaking discoveries in energy-related sciences, focusing on innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and quantum phenomena.

Science and Technology
State governments
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
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve maritime port infrastructure in New York to facilitate the growth of the offshore wind industry while ensuring additional benefits for other maritime activities.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Downtown Rehabilitation Grant
$20,000
City of Kearney (Nebraska)
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and business tenants in Downtown Kearney, Nebraska, for upgrading and restoring commercial buildings to eliminate blight and enhance the area's economic and visual appeal.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Coal Mine Methane Capture & Utilization Grant Program
$79,500,000
Virginia Department of Energy
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations focused on capturing and reusing methane emissions from coal mines in Southwest Virginia, promoting environmental sustainability and economic development in the region.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Genesis Mission: Transforming Science and Energy with AI
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement advanced AI technologies that drive scientific discovery and innovation in energy, environment, and national security.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support universities, research institutes, and businesses in developing innovative technologies to enhance soldier performance and address future military challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity invites innovative research proposals from academic institutions, industry partners, and research organizations to develop advanced technologies that support national security in areas like electronic warfare and hypersonic weapons.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program
Contact for amount
California Energy Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to applicants seeking federal funding for clean hydrogen projects, specifically those applying for opportunities from the Department of Energy.

Energy
Small businesses