Grants to reduce energy use, improve energy efficiency, develop clean energy programs, and deploy technology to improve energy sustainability and conservation for state governments, local governments, overseas US territories, Indian tribes, small businesses, businesses, and entrepreneurs.
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-stage energy startups to join a 9-week accelerator program. Participating startups will benefit from personalized mentoring, networking, training, pitch deck design services, and access to resources to foster busines...
Competition for USA, Canada, and International individuals, companies, clubs, schools, universities, organizations, and nonprofit organizations to create sustainable projects that demonstrate achievable solutions to environmental issues. Award categories are Fire, Wate...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Scholarships of $2,000 to USA individuals to pursue professional development training. The purpose of the program is to empower Americans to progress in their careers. Scholarships may be used for vocational training in the following industries: transportation, technol...
Fellowships to USA individuals from BIPOC backgrounds to obtain professional experience in environmentalism and conservation. The purpose of the program is to provide BIPOC professionals with opportunities to gain professional opportunities and career development in th...
Grants to California local and Tribal private and public entities, including Tribes and Tribal organizations, for projects to develop electric vehicle infrastructure for governmental agencies. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with developing vehicle chargi...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations for energy projects and programs to improve health, the environment, and the economy in eligible areas. Funding is intended for program costs that will help execute the projects, such as supplies, capital purchases, equipmen...
Grants to USA Tribes, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and schools for energy projects in tribal communities. Funding is intended for solar projects to be installed on residential homes and facilities that benefit the community. The program aims to address challenges and...
Grants to California private and public entities for collaborative projects to develop technologies that advance electric vehicle infrastructure throughout the state. Priority is given to projects that address the needs of low-income and/or disadvantaged communities. P...
Cooperative agreements to USA states, agencies, tribes, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states for pollution prevention projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support investigation...
Grants to California public and private entities for the development of new technologies and projects to improve geothermal energy production. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce corrosion and scaling and/or improve the recovery of valuable minerals at ...
Opportunity for USA individuals who are members of Federally recognized Tribes to participate in a program to learn about the renewable energy industry and its impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to expose participants to the skills and knowledge nec...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International libraries to reduce electricity costs. Funding is intended for customers of the funding source who are interested in installing solar panels. Priority will be given to libraries with relatively new roofs that can accommodate the...
Grants to California Tribal governments, Tribal organizations, and Tribally-owned businesses for projects to foster the development of zero-emission transportation infrastructure. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage Tribal communities to contribute to meet...
Grants to California food processors for projects to increase energy efficiency. Priority will be given to projects that benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities. The purpose of the grant program is to reduce energy costs and emissions by incorporating or upgra...
Grants to USA and Canada researchers and professors affiliated with IHEs for innovative scientific research related to the manufacturing industry. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage applicants to utilize their expertise in technical and engineering fields...
Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that address the areas of education, workforce development, environment, healthy communities, and economic vitali...
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 up to several weeks to complete. The purpose...
Grants and loans to USA property owners for carbon reduction projects in eligible multifamily properties. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or more to complete. Funding is intended to benefit residents of disadvantaged communities t...
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, and adv...
Grants of up to $25,000 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 p...
Grants to California cities and counties for activities that facilitate the use of solar energy systems and energy storage systems. Funding is intended to simplify and automate solar permitting processes. Eligible uses of funds include staff salaries, training for staf...
Grants to California for-profit private businesses, tribal entities, and local government agencies for environmental projects and activities. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives that help to meet the eligible renewable energy, zero-carbon energy, and green...
Grants to California public and private entities for research related to hydropower technology. Applicants should demonstrate a thorough knowledge of current hydropower operations in the state and should give a clear indication of how their technology will enhance curr...
Opportunity for USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, academic institutions, and individuals to compete for prizes to develop wave energy technologies. The purpose of the prize is to challenge multidisciplinary teams of innovators, bo...
Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, individuals, and academic institutions to participate in a competition to develop innovative security solutions for electric companies. Competitors will work with utility companies to develop software and implement s...
Grants to California public and private entities to develop and implement advanced heating and cooling technologies in commercial and residential buildings. The purpose of the program is to demonstrate products that increase energy efficiency and reduce the dependency ...
Grants to California local government entities to support decarbonization projects. Funding is intended to promote energy efficiency, updates of local ordinances, workforce development, and updating buildings of all types to reduce carbon emissions. Priority will be gi...
Prizes to USA for-profit and nonprofit entities, academic institutions, state, county, and municipal government agencies, and tribes for efforts to improve the solar energy industry workforce. The cash prize is intended for fostering collaborations between training org...
Grants to USA Native American tribes, tribal energy development organizations, and intertribal organizations to implement energy technologies within tribal areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...
Grants and loans to USA property owners for recapitalization investments to modify eligible multifamily properties to be more climate-friendly. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or more to complete. Funding is intended to benefit re...
Grants of up to $3,000 to California nonprofit and faith-based organizations for environmental education programs for youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for extended learning or programs and projects that take place outside the classroom. The goal of the p...
Cooperative agreements to USA local and tribal governments to implement clean energy projects and programs in local communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-impact proje...
Grant to a California public or private entity for research and development regarding energy-efficient building retrofits. Funding is intended to evaluate various energy efficiency upgrades in residential buildings. The majority of homes in this program must be located...
Grants to California Tribes, Tribal organizations, and public and private entities for the advancement of hydrogen as a source of clean energy. Funding is intended to support the development of technologies that improve hydrogen production, storage, and delivery. The o...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Tribal nations for projects to improve local or regional building energy codes. Applicants must submit a Concept Paper prior to submitting a full application. Appl...
Grants to USA local educational agencies partnering with schools, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and community partners for activities that reduce energy consumption in public K-12 schools across the country. Funding is intended to support projects ...
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 manage...
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 pres...
Cooperative agreements to USA small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in regions impacted by the coal mining industry for projects to advance clean energy development in the manufacturing sector. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal and complete the re...
Grants to USA and territories federal agencies for conservation activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote net-zero building programs, projects, and development. E...
Grants to California public and private entities for demonstrations of energy management systems at both the community and commercial level. Funding is intended to advance energy-saving technologies through the installation of smart devices and other eligible technolog...
Grants to USA and territories RTOs and ISOs to address issues concerning wholesale energy trading markets. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities within the ...
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 necessity...
Grants to USA emerging research institutions and minority-serving institutions of higher education for scientific research training programs. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to supp...
Competition for USA nonprofits, for-profits, individuals, government entities, and academic institutions to develop innovative marine energy technologies. Winners will receive training and other resources to assist in project development. The prize supports competitors...
Grants and loans to USA property owners to improve energy efficiency and to make other improvements to eligible multifamily properties. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or more to complete. Funding is intended to benefit residents ...
Grants to California public and private entities for projects to advance carbon dioxide conversion technologies. The purpose of the grant program is to improve the efficiency of carbon capture in industrial operations. Projects may either be focused on research and dev...
Grants to USA and territories state and local government agencies to improve building energy codes. Applicants must submit a concept paper and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to reduce the carbon footprint and...
Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, and secondary and elementary schools for programs in communities where the funding source does business. Programs areas include the areas of STEM education, especially nontraditional programs; the interaction between people, buildings, a...