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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Urban Tree Program
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in urban areas for tree planting projects that restore tree canopy lost due to transportation construction, with a focus on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
FreeSol Broad Agency Announcement
$99,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Space Systems Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2029

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development projects that enhance U.S. space and cyber technologies, targeting businesses, universities, and research institutions focused on improving space domain awareness and combat capabilities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Blue Food Futures Research Grant Program
$10,000
Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for early-career researchers to explore the role of aquatic foods in sustainable food systems, focusing on climate resilience, equity, and nutrition.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant
$3,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in Illinois and Iowa that focus on educating the public about climate change and natural resource depletion or conducting research for sustainable solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program (GTRP)
$250,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations in Pennsylvania for the development and improvement of parks, trails, and recreational spaces to enhance community livability and promote conservation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Waste Reduction & Innovation Grant
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, for projects that significantly reduce solid waste through innovative practices and improvements.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Section 40207 Battery Materials Processing Battery Manufacturing and Recycling Grant Programs
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. entities for developing domestic infrastructure in battery material processing, manufacturing, and recycling to strengthen the supply chain for critical minerals essential for advanced batteries.

Energy
Nonprofits
iF Social Impact Prize
$117,948
iF Design
Private

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding initiative supports innovative and sustainable design projects that positively impact society, specifically targeting organizations aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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 water, landscape, and critical zone processes, and is open to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations engaged in scientific research and education.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs
$12,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a wide range of research projects in measurement science and engineering, targeting universities, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovation and collaboration in areas like metrology, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business and Workforce Development Grants
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and businesses in California focused on sustainable forest management and workforce training to boost the state's forest-sector economy and enhance climate resilience.

Workforce Development
State governments
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
Virginia Riparian Forest Buffer
$17,500
Virginia Department of Forestry
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides Virginia landowners who harvest timber with a tax credit for preserving streamside forest buffers, promoting water quality protection while incentivizing sustainable forestry practices.

Environment
Individuals
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Frisco Town Government
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small businesses, non-profits, and educational organizations in Frisco to implement innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Capacity for Biological Research
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve shared research infrastructure that supports a wide range of biological research across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Research Grants
$1,500,000
Human Frontier Science Program Organization
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative, interdisciplinary research teams from different countries to explore groundbreaking questions in the life sciences.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Business and Workforce Development Grant
$3,000,000
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
State

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports businesses and organizations in California focused on developing wood products and enhancing workforce capacity in forestry-related sectors to promote sustainable economic growth and forest health, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Charles County Tree Planting Program
$20,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This program provides funding for tree planting projects in Charles County to improve the environment and community well-being, encouraging applications from diverse groups and promoting community involvement.

Environment
Individuals
New Jersey Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge Phase 2
$800,000
New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support for workforce training programs in New Jersey's green economy, specifically targeting organizations that serve Overburdened Communities and prepare individuals for high-demand green jobs.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits