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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
$999,999,999
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects in various scientific and engineering fields, particularly those that align with military and civil missions, and encourages collaboration among universities, non-profits, and small businesses, including participation from minority institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Grant
$60,000
Midland Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities that serve residents of Midland County, focusing on projects that promote equity and address community needs in areas like economic development, health services, education, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Build Kansas Fund
$20,000,000
Kansas Infrastructure Hub (KIH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This program provides matching funds to Kansas communities for transformative infrastructure projects in areas such as water, transportation, energy, and broadband, helping them secure federal funding.

Infrastructure
State governments
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative – Technical Assistance Grants
$50,000
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit visual arts organizations to help them implement energy efficiency projects after completing initial assessments.

Environment
Nonprofits
Research Grants
$297,856
Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This program provides financial and in-kind support to researchers and institutions working on innovative projects in health, environmental sustainability, and chemical synthesis.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
New Innovator in Food & Agriculture Research Award
$450,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career scientists in the U.S. to pursue innovative research in food and agriculture, helping them overcome funding challenges as they establish their careers.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Climate Change and Human Health Seed Grants
$50,000
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and academic institutions in the U.S. and Canada to develop innovative projects that connect climate change and human health, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to address the health impacts of climate-related challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Rainforest Reporting Grant
Contact for amount
Pulitzer Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for journalists to undertake impactful reporting on critical environmental and social issues affecting tropical rainforests in the Amazon, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Environment
Individuals
Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2027

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, research organizations, and qualified entities in conducting innovative research on the dynamics and interactions of Earth's upper atmosphere and its relationship with other planetary atmospheres.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ellen Lea Paine Memorial Nature Fund
Contact for amount
Adirondack Garden Club
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides financial support for environmental stewardship projects in the Adirondack Park, targeting individuals and nonprofit organizations, including schools, that focus on conservation, habitat restoration, and community-based environmental education.

Environment
Individuals
Western States Fire Managers Program (WSFM)
$240,000
Idaho Department of Lands (IDL)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides financial support to communities in Idaho for wildfire risk reduction projects that enhance safety in areas where urban development meets wildland areas.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
OIA Coral Reef Initiative and Natural Resources (CRNR) Program 2026
$2,800,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to protect coral reefs and natural resources in U.S. insular areas, promoting ecological health and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative – Implementation Grants
$100,000
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This grant provides funding for nonprofit visual arts organizations in the U.S. to implement significant climate action projects, such as renewable energy installations and energy-efficient upgrades, to reduce their environmental impact.

Environment
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
ZAA Conservation Initiatives Grants
$5,000
Zoological Association of America
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation projects focused on protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly for lesser-known species, through research and community-led initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Implementation of the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities, non-profits, and government entities for developing and managing regional coastal observing systems that enhance ocean and Great Lakes data collection and decision-making.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Burn Center/Hospital Program
Contact for amount
Firefighters Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This grant provides financial support to organizations for the treatment of burn victims and the purchase of necessary equipment to enhance care and safety in burn centers and hospitals across the nation.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education