Clean Energy Grants for Public University

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 72 Clean Energy Grants for Public University — 8 open right now, across 25 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $30M. The next application deadline is June 18, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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72total grants
8open now
25agencies
$5K–$30Mfunding range
Jun 18next deadline
OPEN 18 days left Hard to apply

Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRCs)

The DOE SC program in Basic Energy Sciences (BES) announces a re-competition of the Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) program. The purpose of this program is…

🏛 Office of Science 📋 CFDA 81.049 ⏰ Jul 1, 2026 💰 $12,000,000 – $18,000,000
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

Advancing Innovation and Collaboration Through C-SIPA

The U.S. Department of State’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama announces an open competition to support programs that advance high-tech research and innovation…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Bahrain 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 6, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $90,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program

U.S. Advanced Nuclear Energy Licensing Cost-Share Grant Program The application deadline for current review cycle, anticipated selection notification date for the current review cycle, and anticipated…

🏛 Idaho Field Office 📋 CFDA 81.121 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $8,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many clean energy grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 72 clean energy grants for public university, of which 8 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 18, 2026 — about 5 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $30M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse clean energy grants for public university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Clean Energy Grants for Public University

Public universities pursuing clean energy research benefit from a notably low cost-sharing requirement—just 17% of grants in this category demand institutional matching funds. 5,929 active grants support this intersection, with the U.S. National Science Foundation leading as the primary funder alongside the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy and Idaho Field Office.

Most opportunities favor rolling applications, offering flexible submission windows throughout the year rather than fixed deadlines. Awards typically range from $875K to $5.4M, with research and pilot funding dominating the support landscape. Use the "Support Type" filter to isolate pilot projects if your institution prioritizes shorter-term, proof-of-concept initiatives over multi-year research commitments.