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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Energy

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Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Climate Action Grant Program
$267,750
Orange County North Carolina
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This program provides funding to public entities, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in Orange County, North Carolina, to implement innovative projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resilience for local communities.

Environment
County governments
Energy Impact on Wyoming Economy Study
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for a comprehensive economic impact study of Wyoming's energy industry, targeting researchers, universities, government entities, and private industry capable of analyzing both fossil fuels and renewable energy sectors.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Solar District Cup
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Energy (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Small Building Retuning Pilot Program
$500,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help small buildings in Washington, D.C., such as affordable housing and community facilities, improve energy efficiency and comply with upcoming energy performance standards.

Energy
Nonprofits
Propane Autogas Vehicle Inspection Grant Program
$7,500
Propane Education & Research Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S. educational institutions and career centers to enhance automotive training programs by integrating propane autogas technology and safety education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Industrial Symbiosis Grant Program
$500,000
Washington Department of Commerce (COMMERCE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Sustain Evanston Incentive Grant Program
$25,000
City of Evanston City Manager’s Office (CMO)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to local businesses, property owners, and nonprofits in Evanston for sustainable building improvements and energy-efficient upgrades that align with the city's climate goals.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
California Training for Residential Energy Contractors (CA-TREC)
$5,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations in California to develop training programs that enhance the skills of the residential energy efficiency workforce, focusing on electrification and energy-efficient technologies.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Clean Energy Grant Program
$150,000
San Diego Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in San Diego to implement clean energy projects that promote sustainability, improve air quality, and enhance workforce development in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Clean Buildings Compliance Support Grant
$125,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to building owners in Washington State to help them meet energy efficiency standards and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in large non-residential and multifamily buildings.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Manufacturing Leadership Program
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to state entities and educational institutions to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers adopt advanced technologies that improve efficiency and competitiveness.

Energy
State governments
Statewide Wood Waste Utilization Grant
$1,000,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations in Minnesota to develop innovative projects that utilize wood waste sustainably, promoting environmental benefits and economic growth.

Environment
Nonprofits
The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize
$50,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Bioenergy Technologies Office)
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
Individuals
Climatetech Testing and Demonstration Assets Program
$5,000,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts-based nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and colleges to develop shared infrastructure and equipment that supports innovation and commercialization in the climatetech sector.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to small and medium-sized manufacturing companies and water/wastewater treatment facilities to implement energy efficiency improvements and reduce emissions, while also creating job opportunities in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Small businesses
Wyoming Coal Study
Contact for amount
Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for research entities to conduct a comprehensive study on the viability and future of Wyoming's thermal coal industry, focusing on supply, market demand, regulatory challenges, and export opportunities.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Research and Development Grant Program
$200,000
Ohio Water Development Authority
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, water districts, and educational institutions in Ohio for innovative projects that improve water quality, management, and sustainability.

Environment
City or township governments
Special Projects Fund
Contact for amount
New York Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations proposing innovative projects that address emerging healthcare challenges, particularly for historically marginalized communities in New York.

Energy
Nonprofits