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Explore 319 grant opportunities

The U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award
$30,000
U.S. Bank Foundation and Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to early-stage cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest who are developing innovative solutions to promote economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Energy
Small businesses
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
Resilient Maryland Program
$2,000,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This program provides funding to Maryland local governments, nonprofits, and businesses for planning and implementing energy resilience projects, particularly in low- and moderate-income communities, to enhance energy reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Energy
Nonprofits
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
ECosystem for Leading Innovation in Plasma Science and Engineering
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 21, 2024

This funding initiative provides support for innovative research that connects fundamental plasma science with practical applications in technology and society, particularly encouraging participation from underrepresented communities and institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
$250,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
State

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based businesses developing innovative technologies in advanced industries, helping them secure funding to advance their projects and stimulate local economic growth.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Washington State Volkswagen Federal Settlement Grant Program
$9,000,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and governments in Washington State for replacing or upgrading medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with all-electric or hybrid models, focusing on improving air quality and community health in areas most affected by diesel pollution.

Environment
City or township governments
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
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
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
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development of charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, targeting public entities, state agencies, and private organizations in California.

Energy
City or township governments
D-Prize
$20,000
D-Prize
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 21, 2025

This funding initiative supports early-stage entrepreneurs in low- and middle-income countries who aim to distribute proven solutions to combat poverty through innovative pilot programs.

Health
Individuals
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
$10,000,000
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for businesses, universities, and nonprofits to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that improve environmental and energy efficiency for the U.S. Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Small businesses