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The Electrode Code
$20,000
Emerson
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This innovation challenge invites engineers and scientists to develop solutions that prevent electrode coating buildup in electromagnetic flowmeters, aiming to improve their accuracy and reduce maintenance costs in harsh industrial environments.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Feeder of the Future Prize
$8,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Electricity)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition provides $100,000 in funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop innovative electric power distribution systems that can adapt to modern energy challenges in rural, suburban, and urban settings.

Energy
Individuals
HeroX's Open Call for Startups
Contact for amount
HeroX
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This initiative invites startups from all industries and development stages to showcase their innovations and gain global visibility through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic partnerships without direct funding.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Solar District Cup
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites multidisciplinary student teams from U.S. colleges and universities to design and model innovative solar energy systems for specific districts or campuses, fostering real-world learning and skills in renewable energy development.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Emerson License to Flow Challenge
$20,000
Emerson
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This challenge invites engineers and materials innovators worldwide to create a cost-effective, corrosion-resistant lining for flow meters used in harsh industrial environments, with the potential for significant monetary awards and collaboration opportunities with a leading automation company.

Science and Technology
Individuals
ITV - Industrial Technology Validation Program
$400,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 29, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This program provides funding for technology developers and industrial facilities to collaboratively test and validate innovative energy-efficient technologies in real-world industrial settings, enhancing their performance and adoption.

Energy
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
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based nonprofits and accredited colleges in Illinois to help develop clean energy contractors and support workforce growth in economically challenged areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Phase II Continuation Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. universities and colleges for continuing innovative nuclear research projects that align with the Department of Energy's goals in nuclear energy technology.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2026 Distinguished Early Career Program
$800,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early career faculty in nuclear energy fields at U.S. colleges and universities to advance research, education, and leadership in nuclear science and technology.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 supports U.S. universities, colleges, and other domestic entities in advancing nuclear energy research and technology through competitive grants for innovative projects and access to specialized nuclear facilities.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2026 Scientific Infrastructure Support for Consolidated Innovative Nuclear Research
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. universities for upgrading research reactors and enhancing nuclear-related scientific infrastructure to advance nuclear energy research and education.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ethanol Infrastructure Grant Program
$50,000
Nebraska Corn Board
State

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Nebraska fuel retailers for installing or expanding infrastructure to offer higher ethanol blends, promoting cleaner fuel options and supporting the local agricultural economy.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
IKI Large Grants
$20,000,000
German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports international organizations in implementing large-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, or conserve biodiversity, with a focus on specific thematic or country priorities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in Washington state that convert industrial waste into valuable resources, encouraging collaboration among various sectors to promote sustainability and strengthen local economies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Farmer Climate Action Fund
$8,000
University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This initiative provides competitive small grants to farmers in Greater Minnesota for projects that enhance climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their farms.

Environment
Individuals
Urban Heat Island Mitigation Grant Program
$1,000,000
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and community groups in New Jersey for projects that reduce urban heat effects and improve resilience in vulnerable urban areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
$1,000
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to low-income households in Pennsylvania to help cover their heating costs during the winter months.

Housing
Individuals
Rare Earth Elements Demonstration Facility
$134,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports partnerships that include domestic academic institutions to develop innovative technologies for extracting and refining rare earth elements from unconventional sources, enhancing the U.S. supply chain and reducing environmental impact.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Request for Information (RFI): Domestic Turbine Manufacturing Needs
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This initiative seeks input from gas turbine manufacturers and suppliers in the U.S. to identify challenges in the domestic supply chain and inform future investments for reliable electricity generation.

Energy
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