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Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
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

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for public and private entities to develop charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in California.

Energy
City or township governments
EQT Foundation Grant Program
$100,000
EQT Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers and innovators developing groundbreaking technologies to reduce reliance on critical minerals in clean energy solutions, promoting sustainable alternatives and recycling methods.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
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
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
Maui Business Bridge Grants
$20,000
State of Hawaii, County of Maui, Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO), and Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2023

This grant provides financial assistance to Maui-based businesses impacted by the August 2023 wildfires, helping them cover essential expenses like rent, utilities, and inventory.

Science and Technology
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
Port Infrastructure Request for Proposals (RFP) 6041
$100,000,000
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Dec 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve maritime port infrastructure in New York to facilitate the growth of the offshore wind industry while ensuring additional benefits for other maritime activities.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Clean Hydrogen Program
Contact for amount
California Energy Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2024

This grant provides financial support to applicants seeking federal funding for clean hydrogen projects, specifically those applying for opportunities from the Department of Energy.

Energy
Small businesses
Completion Bonus Grant Program
Contact for amount
Texas Energy Fund
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to developers of new large-scale electric generating facilities in Texas to enhance grid reliability and ensure consistent electricity supply.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Pollution Prevention Program
$50,000
Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial and technical assistance to businesses in Ramsey and Washington counties to reduce harmful pollutants and improve environmental health, with a focus on supporting minority-owned businesses and those in pollution-vulnerable areas.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Denver Mobility Incentive Program
$100,000
City of Denver
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Denver that are working to reduce fossil fuel transportation and promote cleaner travel options to help combat climate change.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Advanced Industries Early-Stage Capital and Retention Grant
$250,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Date Added

Jan 5, 2026

This program provides funding to Colorado-based companies developing innovative technologies in advanced industries, helping them overcome early-stage funding challenges and promote local economic growth.

Science and Technology
Small businesses