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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Environment

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Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) supports early-career research scientists from low- or middle-income countries in developing their independent research careers in health-related fields through a mentored experience focused on addressing local health priorities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooke Foundation Grant
$20,000
Cooke Foundation Limited
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi for projects that enhance community welfare, focusing on areas such as arts, education, environmental preservation, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative – Scoping Grants
$25,000
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Jan 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $25,000 to nonprofit visual arts organizations in the U.S. to conduct energy assessments and develop strategies for improving energy efficiency and reducing their environmental impact.

Environment
Nonprofits
Watershed Restoration and Protection Program (WRPP)
$300,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and eligible organizations in Pennsylvania for projects that restore and protect watersheds by reducing pollution from agricultural and stormwater runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
MDOT Urban Tree Program Grant
$5,000
Maryland Department of Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support for community organizations in Maryland to plant trees in areas affected by transportation projects, focusing on environmental justice and urban heat mitigation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate Impacts Awards
$2,500,000
Wellcome
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 8, 2026

Date Added

Feb 4, 2026

This funding initiative supports research teams focused on understanding and addressing the health impacts of climate change, particularly for vulnerable communities, by integrating scientific, economic, and community-based approaches to influence policy and practice.

Health
Nonprofits
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
$25,000
The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for conservation projects focused on threatened species worldwide, prioritizing efforts that protect animals, plants, and fungi in their natural habitats.

Natural Resources
Individuals
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
Water Conservation Grant Program
$50,000
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports water conservation projects in Harris and Galveston Counties, prioritizing initiatives that promote best practices in residential, commercial, and irrigation water use, and is available to local water utilities, non-profits, public entities, and research universities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Disability Foundation’s Non-Profit Grants
$10,000
The Disability Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Ohio that provide direct services to individuals with disabilities, focusing on enhancing accessibility and expanding essential programs.

Health
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
York and Lancaster Counties Habitat Improvement Grant
$75,000
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission
State

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides funding for environmental restoration projects in York and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania, targeting habitat improvement and sediment reduction efforts by eligible government agencies, conservation districts, and qualified nonprofits.

Environment
Nonprofits
Plant Biotic Interactions
$300,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2020

This funding opportunity supports researchers at U.S. institutions studying the interactions between plants and various organisms, aiming to improve plant health and agricultural productivity.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Marine Geology and Geophysics
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and understand geological and geophysical processes in marine environments, including ocean basins and the Great Lakes, with a focus on advancing scientific knowledge rather than applied outcomes.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
2025 South Florida Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations for projects that restore and protect aquatic ecosystems in South Florida, focusing on improving water quality and habitats in sensitive environments like the Everglades and coral reefs.

Environment
State governments
Holohil Grant Program
$2,500
Holohil Systems Ltd.
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This program provides radio telemetry equipment to conservation researchers worldwide, focusing on projects that promote scientific research and conservation efforts, particularly for underrepresented species and in remote areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant Program
$20,000
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S. non-profit organizations focused on enhancing community life through arts, education, and public service programs, particularly those with limited funding.

Community Development
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 is designed to support innovative research in naval architecture and marine engineering, encouraging proposals from academic institutions, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, to advance technologies for the U.S. Navy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Environmental Education Grant Program
$250,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for educational projects that teach communities about responsible AI use and address water quality issues, targeting local education agencies, nonprofits, and higher education institutions in the U.S. and its territories.

Environment
Nonprofits
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