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

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Duke Energy Foundation’s Workforce Development Grant
$15,000
Duke Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio and Kentucky that provide training and educational programs to prepare individuals for careers in the energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Charge Ahead Colorado
$500,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Colorado, focusing on public access in multifamily housing, workplaces, and community locations, particularly in underserved communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to improve Recycling and Organic Collections in Minnesota
$10,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E)
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.

Business and Commerce
County governments
High-efficiency Nitrogen Oxidation (HNO3)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Defense Sciences Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 2, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations developing innovative methods to produce nitric acid more efficiently and sustainably, reducing reliance on traditional ammonia-based processes.

Science and Technology
State governments
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
$10,000
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Open Topics Broad Agency Announcement
$10,000,000
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports private sector organizations, including small businesses and nonprofits, in developing innovative environmental technologies and methods to enhance military readiness and resilience for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Advanced Industries Proof of Concept Grant
$150,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to Colorado-based research institutions for developing innovative technologies that can lead to market-ready products in advanced industries like aerospace, bioscience, and energy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Minority Serving Institutions Partnership Program (MSIPP) Consortia Grant Program (CGP)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (NNSA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to partnerships between Minority Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges to enhance STEM education and workforce development for students, preparing them for careers in the Nuclear Security Enterprise.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) FA9300-25-S-6001
$500,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Research Laboratory, Aerospace Systems Directorate)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2035

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant invites U.S. organizations, particularly small businesses, to propose innovative research and technology demonstrations that enhance rocket propulsion, missile systems, and digital engineering for national defense.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
GFO-24-611 – Implementation of Medium- and Heavy Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Blueprints 2.0
$8,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California, targeting both public and private entities committed to reducing emissions in the freight sector.

Energy
Nonprofits
Carderock BAA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (NSWC - Carderock - N00167)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This funding opportunity invites academic institutions and research organizations to propose innovative research projects that advance naval engineering technologies, focusing on areas such as hydrodynamics, unmanned systems, and ship design to support the U.S. Navy's operational capabilities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Microsystems Technology Office )
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

May 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in microsystems technology, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, small businesses, and minority institutions, to develop advanced microelectronic systems that enhance U.S. national security.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2026 CTR Non-Proliferation Programing
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Jan 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and international organizations working to enhance global security by countering the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and related technologies.

International Development
Private institutions of higher education
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) - Ground Vehicle System Center
Contact for amount
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Ground Vehicle Systems Center
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jan 2, 2027

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development projects from various organizations to advance Army technologies in ground vehicle systems, focusing on areas like power, mobility, and survivability.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Notice of Intent (NOI) DE-FOA-0003607, is to Issue Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. DE-FOA-0003606, titled, "Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Coal-Based Power Plants"
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and projects that improve the efficiency and environmental performance of existing coal power plants in the U.S., targeting energy companies and technology developers focused on enhancing grid reliability and reducing emissions.

Energy
State governments
Advanced Cybersecurity Technology 1 Prize
$8,960,000
Department of Energy - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2024

Date Added

Dec 28, 2023

The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity (RMUC) Program is offering a grant opportunity for electric cooperative, municipal, and small investor-owned utilities with limited cybersecurity resources. The Advanced Cybersecurity Technology (ACT) 1 Prize is a three-phase competition that challenges eligible utilities to identify risks and implement solutions to improve their overall cybersecurity posture. Utilities that progress through the competition will receive cash prizes and technical assistance to invest in staff training, governance processes, and cybersecurity tools and technologies. To apply, interested applicants should review the official rules for the complete application process and requirements. Eligible utilities can then create a HeroX account, accept the ACT 1 Prize Competitor Agreement, and choose whether to compete as a team. Application templates are available to aid in completing the application. Additionally, Phase 1 applicants must participate in two mandatory virtual webinars. The ACT 1 Prize offers a total prize pool of up to $8.96 million in cash and technical assistance across three phases: Commitment, Planning, and Implementation. Each phase concludes with a prize award. In the Commitment Phase, utilities prepare submission packages describing their resources, need for improving cybersecurity, and commitment to participating. In the Planning Phase, utilities work with technical assistance providers to assess systems, identify training needs, understand risks and solutions, and draft an implementation roadmap. Finally, in the Implementation Phase, utilities make progress towards completing their roadmap with the help of technical assistance providers. Administered by DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and managed by DOE's Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), the RMUC Program's ACT 1 Prize is part of a larger initiative to enhance the cybersecurity posture of electric utilities. The program will provide $250 million over five years to support critical investments, deliver technical assistance, and provide cybersecurity training to utility workers. This will result in a more secure and resilient energy grid. Interested parties can visit the RMUC Program webpage for more information and to sign up for updates.

Energy
Nonprofits
Gasification of Alternative Feedstocks
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 22, 2024

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that develop clean hydrogen production technologies using alternative feedstocks like biomass and waste, targeting a diverse range of applicants including businesses, educational institutions, and non-profits.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025
$400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Department of the Interior)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for short-term projects that enhance local governance, infrastructure, education, and public safety in U.S. territories and freely associated states.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Meaningful Opportunity through Learning and Advancement Scholarship
Contact for amount
Community Foundation serving Southwest Colorado
Local

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2025

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This scholarship provides financial support for low-income, first-generation college students in La Plata County, Colorado, to help them pursue higher education at public colleges, universities, or vocational schools.

Income Security and Social Services
Private institutions of higher education