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

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Restoring Reliability: Coal Recommissioning and Modernization
$175,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to domestic entities that own or operate coal-fired power plants, enabling them to recommission, modernize, or retrofit their facilities to enhance grid reliability and support energy needs in rural communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Buildings Compliance Support Grant
$125,000
Washington State Department of Commerce
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

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
FY 26 CD Education Mini Grant
$3,000
Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation-focused educational initiatives for youth in Montana, providing resources for schools, educators, and community groups to promote environmental awareness and stewardship.

Education
County governments
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
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
Designing Synthetic Cells Beyond the Bounds of Evolution
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in synthetic biology and cellular engineering, encouraging interdisciplinary collaborations among U.S. educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and tribal governments to develop synthetic cells and explore their societal implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
HARMONY: Human-Centric Analytics for Resilient & Modernized Power sYstems
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. academic and nonprofit research institutions to develop innovative analytics and tools that enhance the resilience and decision-making capabilities of the modern electric grid in response to various threats.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Research
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2030

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support universities, research institutes, and businesses in developing innovative technologies to enhance soldier performance and address future military challenges.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC CRANE - N00164)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity seeks innovative research proposals from academia, industry, and the research community to advance technologies that support national security in various critical areas, with a focus on collaboration and technical merit.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Research Grant for Defense and Engineering Innovation
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support innovative prototype projects in military and civil engineering, targeting nontraditional defense contractors, traditional defense contractors, and nonprofit research institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DOE Industrial Training & Assessment Centers (ITAC) Implementation Grants
$300,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal
Rolling

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
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
DoWs Energy, Installations, and Environment Innovation Partners Programs
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2027

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of public and private entities in developing innovative projects that promote environmental sustainability and resilience on military installations across the United States.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Clean Fuel and Charging Infrastructure Program
$300,000
Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations for installing electric vehicle charging stations at multifamily housing units in Michigan, promoting accessible and sustainable transportation solutions.

Energy
Nonprofits
University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship and Fellowship Support
$54,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2030

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. colleges and universities for scholarships and fellowships in nuclear science and engineering, aiming to cultivate the next generation of professionals in the nuclear sector.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EVSE Installations
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at public and multifamily housing properties in Maryland, targeting organizations that serve overburdened and underserved communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY 2026 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Office of Science)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of fundamental scientific research projects across various disciplines, including energy, environment, and national security, aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation in the United States.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Research and Development of Naval Power and Energy Systems (N00024-19-R-4145 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA))
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Department of the Navy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2028

Date Added

Aug 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from industry and academia to improve naval shipboard power and energy systems, focusing on efficiency, resilience, and advanced technologies.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Salute to America 250 Outreach Across Japan
$500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations to create innovative programs that celebrate American culture and strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through outreach activities across Japan.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Catalytic Application Testing For Accelerated Learning Chemistries Via High-Throughput Experimentation And Modeling Efficiently (Catalchem-E)
$3,500,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy )
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research teams in developing advanced catalysts for low-carbon fuels and chemicals, aiming to significantly accelerate the discovery and optimization process through high-throughput experimentation and artificial intelligence.

Science and Technology
Individuals