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

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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
Scientific Research Grants
$100,000
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative breast cancer research projects conducted by Florida-based non-profits, educational institutions, and other eligible organizations, with a focus on collaborative efforts that advance understanding and treatment of the disease.

Health
Nonprofits
NARMS Cooperative Agreement Program to Strengthen Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance in Retail Food Specimens
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Food and Drug Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities to enhance surveillance of antibiotic resistance in bacteria found in retail food, particularly raw meats and seafood.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$125,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2027

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support for summer research programs designed to engage high school and undergraduate students, as well as science teachers, in hands-on biomedical and behavioral research experiences to inspire future careers in these fields.

Education
State governments
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
Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

May 21, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers with strong quantitative skills to transition into independent biomedical or behavioral research involving human participants, supported by mentorship and training over several years.

Education
State governments
Clean Water Project Enhancement Development, Design, and Implementation Block Grant
$820,000
Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Vermont's conservation districts, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve water quality and protect the state's water resources.

Natural Resources
State governments
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
Harold K.L.Castle Foundation Grant Program
$4,000,000
The Harold K.L.Castle Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public schools in Hawaii for projects that enhance public education, conserve marine resources, promote climate resiliency, and strengthen communities, particularly in Windward Oahu.

Education
Nonprofits
Solid Waste Management Grant Program
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Utilities Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, and tribes to improve solid waste management in rural areas, focusing on reducing pollution and enhancing sustainability practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to support outstanding postdoctoral researchers in transitioning to independent faculty roles while conducting clinical trials and developing their own research programs.

Education
State governments
Delaware PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Nov 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Delaware-based organizations in raising public awareness about the health risks and environmental impacts of PFAS chemicals, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

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
Community Forestry Assistance Grant
$60,000
New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports urban and community forestry projects aimed at increasing tree canopy in disadvantaged communities, available to public colleges, universities, and tribal entities in New Mexico.

Natural Resources
County governments
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
NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 12, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports full-time research software engineers at academic institutions who are working on NIH-funded projects, enabling them to develop and maintain essential software tools for biomedical and health research.

Education
State governments
Pebble Beach Company Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Pebble Beach Company Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Monterey County that focus on youth education and development initiatives, including early childhood education, literacy, arts, and sports programs.

Education
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
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