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Charge Where You Are
$100,000
Washington State Department of Ecology
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jul 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Washington to install Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, particularly in areas where vehicles are parked for short durations, to improve air quality and promote clean transportation.

Environment
State governments
Alternative and Clean Energy Program (ACE)
$2,000,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania for developing and implementing alternative and clean energy projects, helping to create jobs and promote sustainable energy solutions.

Energy
City or township governments
Downtown Commercial & Residential Building Improvement Program
$135,000
Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to building and business owners in downtown Orlando for improving the appearance and structural integrity of their properties, particularly historic buildings, to boost economic investment and community development.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Western Avenue Commercial Storefront Improvement Program
$20,000
City of Rancho Palos Verdes
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to commercial businesses and property owners along Western Avenue in Rancho Palos Verdes for visible storefront improvements to enhance the area's appearance and economic vitality.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Research Interests of the United States Air Force Academy (formerly USAFA-BAA-2021)
$99,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Academy)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2025

Date Added

Dec 2, 2020

This grant provides funding for research projects that enhance cadet education, support faculty development, and improve the operational capabilities of the Air Force, while fostering collaboration with industry partners.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Notice of Intent to issue Critical Minerals and Materials Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity
$50,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects that develop and pilot new technologies for processing critical minerals and materials essential for U.S. energy and industrial competitiveness.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
AGRI Biofuels Infrastructure Grant
$199,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 23, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Minnesota retail service stations upgrade their infrastructure to sell higher ethanol fuel blends, particularly benefiting small businesses and communities with limited access to biofuels.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust Grant Program
$20,000
Morton-Kelly Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations and individuals in Maine to foster community connections through arts, culture, and environmental initiatives that promote equitable access and celebrate diverse local histories.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award
$25,000
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides $25,000 and mentorship to early-stage climate technology companies in Illinois, helping them develop innovative solutions that positively impact the environment.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Night Sky Preservation Fund
$5,000
Hill Country Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and local governments in the Texas Hill Country to implement projects that reduce light pollution and promote dark sky preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Impact Partner Grant
$20,000
City of Raleigh
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower underrepresented innovators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Raleigh, North Carolina, to foster economic development and collaboration within the community.

Environment
Small businesses
Charge Ahead Colorado
$500,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

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
Faรงade Grant Program
$15,000
City of Alameda
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This program provides matching funds to business and property owners in Alameda for improving the exterior appearance of their buildings through enhancements like painting, signage, and architectural restoration.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
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
Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator
$164,000
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charging equipment providers, public entities, and electric utilities for improving the reliability and accessibility of public electric vehicle charging stations across Oregon.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF)
Contact for amount
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to states and eligible entities for various water quality improvement projects, including wastewater treatment and stormwater management, to enhance public health and environmental sustainability.

Environment
Nonprofits
Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts MassCEC
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

May 19, 2025

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals from underserved communities access training and career opportunities in Massachusetts' growing clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
FY26 Residential and Commercial Energy Storage Grant Program
$150,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 6, 2025

This program provides financial incentives for residential and commercial property owners in Maryland to install battery energy storage systems, enhancing energy resilience and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Energy
Individuals
Mapping Machine Learning to Physics (ML2P)
$5,900,000
U.S. Department of Defense
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 8, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to a diverse range of organizations, including businesses and research institutions, to develop energy-efficient machine learning technologies that can be applied in energy-constrained environments, particularly for national defense.

Science and Technology
State governments