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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports long-term research projects in evolutionary biology, ecology, and ecosystem science, specifically for U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations that have already collected at least six years of core data.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Infrastructure Systems and People (ISP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research that improves the design and resilience of critical infrastructure systems to better protect communities from various disruptions.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to develop innovative oceanographic technologies and improve interdisciplinary collaboration in ocean science.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Park Rehabilitation and Development
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania for projects that improve public parks, recreational facilities, and access to waterways, enhancing community outdoor spaces and environmental sustainability.

Recreation
County governments
Community Grant Program
$20,000
Waste Reduction District of Monroe County (WRDMC)
Local

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Monroe County, Indiana, to implement projects that promote waste reduction and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$20,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to schools, businesses, and nonprofits in Ramsey and Washington counties, Minnesota, to enhance recycling and organic waste collection efforts over an 18-month period.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Planning Grant
$3,000,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based organizations and partnerships to develop regional strategies for affordable and sustainable factory-built housing, focusing on collaboration and addressing barriers to housing delivery.

Housing
City or township governments
Community Recreation and Conservation Planning
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits in Pennsylvania to develop comprehensive plans for parks, recreation areas, and conservation projects that engage the community and promote sustainable practices.

Recreation
County governments
OIA Maintenance Assistance Program 2026
$4,375,000
U.S. Department of the Interior
Federal

Application Deadline

May 18, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in U.S. territories and freely associated states for infrastructure maintenance and capacity-building projects that enhance public services and support economic development.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
HDR Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
HDR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal governments to implement impactful projects in education, healthy communities, and environmental stewardship, with support from an HDR employee sponsor.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY 2024 2026 - Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Announcement Type: Initial
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research, education, and outreach projects that promote ocean exploration and enhance environmental literacy, particularly in diverse and hybrid learning environments.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Green Infrastructure Grant Program
$675,000
NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 17, 2023

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private property owners in New York City for installing green roofs to help manage stormwater runoff.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Sally Morris Community Impact Grants
$10,000
Ripley County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Ripley County, Indiana, for significant community projects that promote arts, education, health, or environmental initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Minor Use Pesticide Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This grant provides funding for research and evaluation projects that help secure pesticide registrations for minor crops in North Dakota, targeting qualified universities and researchers while excluding pesticide manufacturers and distributors.

Environment
Individuals
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Strategic Growth Council Factory Built Housing Pilot Program Round 3 Catalyst Grant
$500,000
California Strategic Growth Council
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to various California-based organizations to promote affordable and sustainable factory-built housing solutions by addressing regional barriers and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Housing
Nonprofits
Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
$400,000
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides funding for conservation projects that protect and recover federally listed endangered and threatened species in California, focusing on habitat restoration, monitoring, and public education efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program
$2,500
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This program provides funding to help Title I schools and organizations in New York State cover costs for field trips that connect children from underserved communities to nature and historic sites.

Education
Nonprofits
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative – Catalyst Grants
$20,000
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $20,000 to small nonprofit visual arts organizations in the U.S. for quick, energy efficiency projects that promote sustainability and reduce carbon footprints.

Environment
Nonprofits