Discover grants for energy efficiency, clean energy programs, green technology, solar energy, and renewable energy development. Funding supports reduced energy use, infrastructure security, and economic growth through sustainable energy initiatives.
Grants to USA and territories consumer protection organizations to provide solar energy education to consumers. Funding is intended to help consumers make informed, safe decisions for their own solar needs and to prevent predatory, unscrupulous, and fraudulent pra...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of environmental preservation, sustainability, and the natural sciences. Nominations will be considered for those who have contributed to env...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribes, and utilities that operate a natural gas distribution system to repair or replace inadequate infrastructure. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International published writers for engaging stories related to the environment. The purpose of funding is to shed light on climate change issues in order to effect policy changes. Eligible topics of interest include extreme weather adap...
Opportunity for USA clean technology start-ups in multiple states to participate in a business acceleration program. The program is designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs with the commercialization of new technologies. Successful applicants will have access to...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International companies to participate in a pitch competition related to artificial intelligence and real-world challenges. Focus areas include health, education, robotics, and sustainability. Successful applicants will pitch an in...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental sustainability projects. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote conservation, clean air, and green spaces. All programs must take place in the ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...
Grants to USA and territories port authorities, government agencies, tribes, public agencies, and special purpose districts to improve transportation through ports. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose ...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be ...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including education, disaster relief, economic development, and ...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must...
Grants to Illinois local government agencies, public housing authorities, and nonprofit organizations for activities to enhance energy efficiency. Eligible costs include equipment, labor, service, and contractual items.The proposed project must improve energy effi...
Opportunity for California startup businesses in eligible locations to participate in a business development program to develop innovative clean technologies. The program is intended for technologies that address zero-emissions transportation, clean energy, and ci...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public nece...
Grants to USA and Israel businesses for collaborative technology projects with commercial potential. Applicants are required to meet with a staff member and submit an executive summary prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the development of a wide ran...
Grants to USA private sector entities for wide-scale projects and activities that will improve the environment. Funding is intended for projects focused on climate, clean energy, clean water, and cleaning up toxins and waste. Typical costs funded include project m...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for collaborative projects related to renewable natural resources. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for evidence-based research projects that c...
Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for energy development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for assessment and feasibility regarding the development and implementation of tri...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the basic needs of underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide services to communities where this is an acute problem or to solve critical needs. The purpose of...
Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impa...
Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yi...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for career development programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for high school and post-secondary educational opportunities, as well as for technical and vocational programs to enhance workforc...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for projects in eligible counties that focus on the environment or nature. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including clean energy, habitat improveme...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...
Grants to USA and Israel companies, research institutions, and IHEs for collaborative research and development projects addressing energy efficiency and sustainability. Interested applicants must meet with staff and submit an executive summary prior to the submiss...
Grants to Illinois organizations for community and economic development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including property acquisition, construction, public facilities improvements, renewable energy and conservatio...
Grants of $25,000 to a USA graduate-level student or team for a project proposal addressing the climate crisis. Funding is intended for those individuals enrolled full-time at a US-based university or college. Proposals must focus on a climate solution relevant to...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group of individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of environmental sustainability. Nominations will be accepted for scientists, urban development experts, economists, energy specialists,...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to directly benefit young people and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and career r...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the...
Grants to USA and Canada grassroots nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation programs. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of climate solutions, agricultural transformation, thriving communities, and healthy land and waters. The goal ...
Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of ...
Grants to USA and Canada organizations to develop new energy-efficiency solutions in Quebec. Funding is intended for creative projects that can be used by customers in a range of sectors, including the commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and transp...
Grants to Illinois low-income residents for home improvements. Funding is intended to make residences more weather-secure and energy-efficient by providing insulation, sealing, water heater repairs, ventilation, and electrical repairs. Applicants may be eligible t...
In-kind support to USA faculty at IHEs to receive surplus laboratory equipment for energy-related programs. Faculty may receive a wide range of equipment and training apparatuses, including but not limited to amplifiers, oscilloscopes, mass spectrometers, and powe...
Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible industries to encourage the creation of new jobs for state residents. Applicants are advised that pre-qualification and required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants relocat...
Tax credits of up to $4,000 and tax credits of up to $7,500 to USA individuals and their businesses for the purchase of plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and all-electric cars, light trucks, and passenger vehicles. Credits are available for eligible newly purcha...
Tax credits to USA and territories businesses and consumers for the purchase of fueling equipment. Credits are available for the purchase and implementation of fueling equipment intended for alternative fuels. Fueling equipment must be installed in eligible census...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International companies and entities for projects to develop or demonstrate innovative clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to help develop technologies that have the potential to displace carbon-intensive technologies. The pur...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for waste management projects and building improvement projects....
Grants to Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit communities. Funding is available for a wide range of projects to positively impact the environment in areas where the Funding...
Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural area...
Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural fa...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that have significant impact on either middle school education or solar energy in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended ...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to expand employment opportunities in the clean energy sector. Applicants must complete relevant pre-qualification and registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for education and training programs that enable tr...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...