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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Environment

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Assessing Water Quality Trends and Suspended Sediment Surrogates Above and Below Reservoirs Using High-Frequency Sensors in New Mexico and Southern Colorado
$150,000
US Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations within the Colorado Plateau CESU network to establish and maintain a network of high-frequency water quality sensors for monitoring river systems near reservoirs in New Mexico and southern Colorado.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AK-25-01, Alaska Coastal Marine Institute Administrative Award
$67,000
US Department of the Interior (Bureau of Ocean Energy Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the University of Alaska's Coastal Marine Institute to facilitate environmental research and resource management decision-making related to offshore energy and mineral resources in Alaska.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Statistical Evaluation of Adaptive Management Study Duration
$58,750
US Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal members of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit to conduct statistical evaluations and monitoring of native fish populations in the Upper Mississippi River, aimed at improving ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Cannabis Academic Research Grants
$2,000,000
California Department of Cannabis Control
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to researchers at California public universities to study the impacts of cannabis legalization and inform public policy through academic research.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Pioneer Funding Track
$600,000
Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative agricultural research projects that foster collaboration between U.S. and Israeli researchers, addressing practical challenges in various agricultural sectors.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cooperative Institute Fostering Aquaculture Research and Marketing (CIFARM)
$300,000,000
US Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit universities, colleges, and research institutions in the U.S. to advance aquaculture research and technology, aiming to improve seafood production and sustainability.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
U.S. Embassy Port Louis Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program
$25,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mauritius)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports creative projects that promote engagement, education, and collaboration between the United States and the communities of Mauritius and Seychelles.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Dairy Health, Efficiency & Resource Dynamics (HERD) Initiative
$1,000,000
Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), and Zoetis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that improve dairy cow health and management, enhance economic sustainability, and reduce environmental impacts in the U.S. dairy industry.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
$1,000,000
US Department of Transportation (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit higher education institutions in the U.S. to conduct research that improves pipeline safety while engaging students in innovative projects.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Support for Fieldwork
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers and institutions conducting essential fieldwork in Antarctica to advance scientific understanding of the region and its global interactions, while promoting inclusivity and innovative outreach.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and Tribal Nations in conducting innovative Antarctic research that does not require field support, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and modeling to enhance understanding of Antarctic processes and their global implications.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arctic Research Opportunities
$50,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based researchers to study the Arctic's environment and communities, with a focus on collaboration with Indigenous peoples and advancing understanding of Arctic change and its global impacts.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Geoinformatics
$200,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. educational and nonprofit organizations in developing and maintaining data management and computational resources for Earth Sciences research and education.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Forestry and Forested Land Protection in Maryland
$755,300
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations and community groups in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, to support projects that enhance forest conservation, reforestation, and ecological restoration efforts.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ERDC Broad Agency Announcement
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Engineer Research and Development Center)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This funding opportunity invites U.S. institutions, including universities and small businesses, to propose innovative research projects that advance technologies and scientific understanding in areas like water management, infrastructure resilience, and environmental restoration, supporting both military and civil objectives.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Antarctic Research Not Requiring U.S. Antarctic Program Field Support
$60,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based researchers conducting Antarctic studies that do not require fieldwork, focusing on remote sensing, modeling, and laboratory analysis to enhance understanding of the region's environmental and global significance.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Trees for Schools Grant Program
$250,000
Sustainable Jersey
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This program provides funding to New Jersey public schools and colleges for tree planting projects that address climate change, improve local environments, and create educational opportunities.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Joint Hydrographic Center 2025
$47,500,000
US Department of Commerce (DOC NOAA - ERA Production)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 27, 2025

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $47.5 million over five years to a U.S.-based institution of higher education for advancing hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping technologies, while also promoting education and workforce development in marine geospatial expertise.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$375,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small-scale biomedical research projects at health professional and graduate schools that have limited NIH funding, enabling students to actively participate in research activities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EmPOWER Air Data Challenge
Contact for amount
Environmental Protection Agency - Clean Air and Power Division
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant invites academics and researchers to create innovative tools and analyses using power sector and air quality data to improve understanding and management of environmental pollution.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education