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The grant aims to provide technical assistance and training to reduce solid waste through recycling and reuse, enhance landfill operations, and evaluate landfill conditions for water resource protection. Eligible applicants include private non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status, public bodies, federally acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes, and academic institutions located within a state. To apply, organizations must be incorporated by December 31 of the application year and demonstrate the capacity to provide the required assistance, with further details available by contacting the SWM Grant Manager via email.
The grant aims to support organizations in creating public programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, focusing on themes of innovation, American history, and the Franco-American partnership. Eligible applicants include nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status) and public/state institutions of higher education, while for-profit entities are not eligible. Applications must be submitted in English and U.S. dollars to GrantsFrance@state.gov by specified deadlines, with further details available on the U.S. Embassy in France's website and Grants.gov.
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation (CIFIA) Program aims to provide Future Growth Grants, with recent modifications outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Eligible applicants include various entities, but specific restrictions apply as detailed in Section III.A.i of the announcement. For application details, refer to the Funding Opportunity Announcement, and for further inquiries, contact Dorothy J. Pitre at 412-386-9398 or via email at dorothy.pitre@netl.doe.gov.
The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) aims to provide technical and financial assistance for projects that remove instream barriers and restore aquatic connectivity, benefiting communities and ecosystems. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals. To apply, interested parties should contact their regional NFPP Coordinator for information on program priorities and the application process.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support the implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) in the Great Lakes Basin. Eligible applicants include primary state natural resource agencies from Great Lakes states, which may designate another entity to apply on their behalf. To apply, interested parties should submit their applications through the designated state agency.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support interjurisdictional projects that address aquatic invasive species management in the Great Lakes Basin, focusing on prevention, detection, and intervention activities. Eligible applicants include state and tribal natural resource agencies in the Great Lakes Basin, which may designate other entities to apply on their behalf. Interested parties should contact Nathan Evans at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for further details on the application process.
The grant aims to provide funding for technical assistance and training related to water and waste management solutions, including evaluating problems and preparing loan or grant applications. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are legally established within a state and have the capacity to provide the required assistance. To apply, interested organizations should contact the TAT Grant Manager via email at water-rd@usda.gov for further details.
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The purpose of this grant is to gather information and encourage competition for potential support to the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Army Research Laboratory, specifically to establish partnerships with external academic entities for basic scientific research. Eligibility is open to various entities, including Institutes of Higher Education and their associated organizations. To apply or respond, interested parties should monitor SAM.GOV and GRANTS.GOV for any future solicitations, as this is currently a Request for Information (RFI) and not a formal proposal request.
Environmental Protection Agency
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to assist Tribal entities in Alaska with addressing contamination on lands transferred under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) that were contaminated prior to conveyance, supporting site assessment, remediation, and community outreach. Eligible applicants include Alaska Native regional and village corporations, federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, Alaska Native nonprofit associations, and inter-tribal consortia of Alaskan tribal entities. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis, and interested applicants should contact project managers before submitting a proposal, with application details available in the program guidance.
The grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) aims to support various research and development projects across a wide range of fields, including hydraulics, environmental issues, and military engineering. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing any interested parties to apply. Pre-proposals can be submitted at any time throughout the year, and further details on submission can be found on the ERDC website.
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to support the development and implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plans (Tribal AIS Plans) to prevent and control aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes Basin. Eligible applicants include Great Lakes tribes or their designated entities, specifically tribal natural resource agencies or organizations. To apply, interested parties should submit their proposals based on a competitive process, and invasive carp work must be vetted through the Invasive Carp Regional Coordinating Committee's Action Plan.
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Updated: Oct 30, 2025
The grant aims to enhance grid reliability and resilience through human-centric analytics in modernized power systems, addressing uncertainties and improving decision-making to prevent cascading failures. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing any interested applicants to apply. For more information or to apply, contact Todd C. Zandier II at the provided email or phone number.
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