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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Energy

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FY 2025 Energizing Insular Communities Program
$15,250,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Department of the Interior)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 16, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, utilities, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to develop sustainable energy projects that lower electricity costs and improve energy efficiency.

Energy
City or township governments
Fiscal Year 2025 Vehicle Technology Office Program Wide
$6,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based institutions and organizations to develop and implement innovative vehicle technologies, including advanced batteries and smart charging infrastructure, while promoting workforce development and sustainability.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Partners in Conservation
$10,000
Teton Conservation District (TCD)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in Teton County, Wyoming, aimed at improving land, water, wildlife, and community sustainability through various initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Circular Supply Chains Accelerator
$12,500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based businesses, academic institutions, and non-profits in developing innovative solutions for sustainable supply chains that reduce waste and promote recycling, while also fostering community benefits and workforce development.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Aligning Manufacturability Pre-production Design (AMPD) for Storage Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2025

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $8 million to support U.S. organizations in developing innovative energy storage technologies that improve manufacturability and reduce production costs, with a focus on achieving commercialization and enhancing the energy storage industry.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) Accelerating CO2 Conversion Technology Development and Deployment Biological, Catalytic, and Mineralization Pathways
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 11, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for universities, businesses, and organizations to develop and implement innovative technologies that convert carbon dioxide into useful products, helping to combat climate change and promote sustainability.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
GUIDE-H2 Prize
$80,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This competition provides funding to individuals and organizations in the U.S. to develop and apply methods for assessing clean hydrogen energy projects, promoting best practices and enhancing the sustainability of hydrogen deployments.

Energy
Individuals
HBCU Clean Energy Education Prize Round 2
$10,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to create or expand educational programs that engage K-12 and community college students in clean energy topics during summer or academic breaks.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2025 Solar Module and Solar Hardware (SMASH) Incubator
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 30, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative companies developing new solar technologies to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, with a focus on enhancing energy security and promoting economic growth.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2025

Date Added

Jan 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to U.S. entities involved in advanced nuclear energy projects to help cover regulatory review costs associated with licensing advanced reactors and related facilities.

Energy
County governments
Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Annual Program Statement FY2025 SOI
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Japanese organizations in creating innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through public engagement in areas like security, democracy, and entrepreneurship.

Arts
State governments
Massachusetts Climatetech Studio Program
$15,000
MassachU.S.etts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2025

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This program provides funding and support to entrepreneurs nationwide, particularly from Massachusetts, to help them develop and commercialize innovative climate technology solutions.

Environment
County governments
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund 2025
$100,000
Chesapeake Bay TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region to implement sustainable forestry initiatives that promote environmental justice, improve public health, and create green job opportunities in disadvantaged areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Energy Storage Innovations Prize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations to develop innovative energy storage solutions that cater to unique applications in underserved communities and extreme climates, promoting grid modernization and reliability.

Science and Technology
Small businesses
The Trust in American Institutions Challenge
$900,000
Lever for Change
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 27, 2024

This initiative provides $10 million to organizations in the U.S. that propose innovative solutions to rebuild public trust in essential institutions like schools, government, media, and healthcare.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
2025 EPIC Pitch Competitions
$315,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 30, 2025

Date Added

Dec 24, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative energy startups nominated by previous incubators, with cash prizes awarded to top pitch competitors and their supporting organizations.

Energy
Individuals
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize 2025–2027
$250,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This competition invites teams of students from U.S. educational institutions to innovate and develop sustainable solutions for producing and processing algal biofuels and bioproducts, with a total of $250,000 in prizes available.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Next Generation of Academia-Based Cyber Research, Development, and Demonstration (RD)
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2025

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $10 million to academic institutions and their partners to develop and demonstrate innovative cybersecurity solutions for enhancing the resilience of the energy delivery systems in the United States.

Energy
Nonprofits
Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs – Recurring Program
Contact for amount
Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding to support the development of commercial direct air capture facilities and regional hubs, targeting innovators and companies working on advanced carbon capture technologies.

Energy
Unrestricted
Carbon Capture Demonstration Projects Program
$750,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1.3 billion to support the development and demonstration of advanced carbon capture technologies for power generation and industrial sectors, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses.

Energy
State governments