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Legacy Resource Management Program
$30,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations and individuals for conservation and resource management projects on Department of Defense lands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity, cultural resource preservation, and military readiness.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP)
$200,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses and local governments for environmental assessments and cleanup efforts at former industrial sites, promoting the revitalization of contaminated land for productive use.

Environment
Nonprofits
Direct Current Fast-Charging Plazas Grant
$545,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for businesses, government entities, and nonprofits to establish high-speed electric vehicle charging stations in underserved areas of Colorado, promoting accessibility and advancing clean energy goals.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Commercial and Canopy Solar Program
$500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This program provides financial assistance for solar energy projects in low-to-moderate income and overburdened communities in Maryland, targeting nonprofits and businesses to promote clean energy access and affordability.

Energy
Nonprofits
The Pulitzer Center Impact Initiative
$5,000
Pulitzer Center
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 9, 2025

Date Added

Oct 27, 2025

This initiative provides funding and support to journalists who have previously received grants from the Pulitzer Center, enabling them to enhance the impact of their reporting on critical global issues such as climate change, health, and social justice.

Education
Individuals
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
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$20,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois, prioritizing projects in underserved communities and areas lacking existing infrastructure.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Network (BPN): Biologic-based Drug Discovery and Development for Disorders of the Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2027

Date Added

Oct 2, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations developing biologics-based therapies for nervous and neuromuscular disorders, facilitating their progression from early discovery to clinical trials.

Education
State governments
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant (Parent T32) PA-25-168
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2027

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. institutions to develop research training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral students in biomedical and related fields, ensuring a skilled workforce to tackle health research challenges.

Education
State governments
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
Worcester Community Preservation Act
$6,000,000
Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This funding program provides up to $4 million annually to support community-driven projects in historic preservation, open space and recreation, and affordable housing in Worcester.

Housing
Individuals
Small Forestland Grant Program
$300,000
Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 24, 2025

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local organizations and agencies in Oregon for projects that enhance wildfire preparedness and forest health on private forestlands.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Mines Metals Capacity Expansion Piloting Byproduct Critical Minerals and Materials Recovery at Domestic Industrial Facilities
$75,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S.-based entities to develop and operate pilot projects that recover critical minerals and materials from industrial waste, reducing reliance on foreign imports and enhancing domestic supply chain security.

Natural Resources
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Biological Technologies
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (DARPA - Biological Technologies Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects that utilize biological technologies to enhance U.S. national security, targeting a wide range of applicants including nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The Eco-Innovation Challenge (EIC)
$300,000
United Nations Office for Project Services
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 11, 2025

This grant provides funding and support for organizations and innovators to implement eco-friendly solutions that tackle pollution issues in the Black Sea region, specifically in Georgia, Moldova, and Tรผrkiye.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Charge Ahead Colorado
$500,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Private Dam Financial Assurance Program (PDFAP)
$500,000
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to owners of regulated private dams in Pennsylvania to help them cover costs for maintenance, repairs, and safety improvements.

Environment
Individuals
The Organic Transition Grant Program
$30,000
California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to California farmers transitioning from conventional to organic farming practices over a three-year period.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Maryland Electric School Bus Grant Program
$1,500,000
Maryland Energy Administration (MEA)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2025

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and private school bus vendors in Maryland to transition from diesel to electric school buses, prioritizing projects that benefit economically challenged communities and Title I schools.

Transportation
Independent school districts
Environmental Engineering
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to reduce pollution and improve environmental and human health through interdisciplinary approaches in environmental engineering.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits