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FreeSol Broad Agency Announcement
$99,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Space Systems Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2029

Date Added

Oct 6, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development projects that enhance U.S. space and cyber technologies, targeting businesses, universities, and research institutions focused on improving space domain awareness and combat capabilities.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Guaranteed Free Training (GFT) Program
$100,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides financial support to eligible Pennsylvania companies for employee training in key industries to enhance workforce skills and improve business competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
InnovateMass
$350,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
State

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This program provides funding and support for projects in Massachusetts that focus on developing clean energy and climate technologies to address environmental challenges and promote economic growth.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Funds
$171,500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified entities in Pennsylvania for the installation of publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations along designated highways, promoting EV adoption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
County governments
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
Army Research Lab Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) – Electrochemistry (Topic ID: ARL-BAA-0025)
Contact for amount
Army Research Laboratory
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2027

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and institutions focused on advancing electrochemical science, particularly in areas like redox chemistry, electrocatalysis, and the transport of electroactive species, to develop innovative solutions and technologies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Army Applications Lab Broad Agency Announcement For Disruptive Applications
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2029

Date Added

Jun 27, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative research proposals from universities, non-profits, and businesses to develop disruptive technologies that enhance the U.S. Army's capabilities for future operations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar
Contact for amount
Illinois Power Agency (IPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides low-income homeowners and multifamily property owners in Illinois with access to affordable solar panel installations, ensuring they save on electricity costs while promoting renewable energy use in underserved communities.

Energy
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
Green Business Grant Program
$1,000
City of Wheat Ridge
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This funding initiative provides financial support to independently owned commercial businesses in Wheat Ridge for implementing environmentally sustainable improvements that reduce their ecological footprint.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Abbeville Small Business Grants
$10,000
City of Abbeville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to new and existing small businesses in Abbeville, South Carolina, to promote economic growth through startup costs, business improvements, and building enhancements, particularly in the Historic District.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Research Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports fundamental scientific and engineering research that aligns with the needs of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force, targeting academic institutions, nonprofits, and businesses to foster innovations with potential military and industrial applications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private Fleet Diesel Electrification and Low-NOx Grant
$2,396,457
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Feb 9, 2026

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-governmental organizations and private enterprises in the District of Columbia for replacing older diesel vehicles with zero-emission alternatives, aiming to reduce harmful air pollutants and improve public health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 University Reactor Sharing and Outreach
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Idaho Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. universities with operational nuclear research reactors to promote collaboration, education, and public engagement in nuclear science and engineering.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
GFO-23-318 – BRIDGE 2024: Bringing Rapid Innovation Development to Green Energy
$25,776,915
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to support innovative clean energy projects in California, targeting entrepreneurs and organizations that advance energy efficiency and renewable technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
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
Self-Generation Incentive Program – Residential Solar and Storage Equity
$280,000,000
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for low-income California residents to install solar and battery storage systems, helping them save on energy bills and improve energy resilience.

Energy
Individuals