Clean Energy Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 821 Clean Energy Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 19 open right now, across 83 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $5B. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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821total grants
19open now
83agencies
$1K–$5Bfunding range
Oct 22next deadline
CLOSING SOON 2 days left Hard to apply

Recycled Glass Processing Incentive Grant Program (FY 2026-27)

Eligible Projects Include: This grant is for projects that demonstrate the ability to expand furnace-ready glass cullet processing in the State of California. Projects must be…

🏛 Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (California) ⏰ Oct 22, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $4,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 2 days left Easy to apply

Song Brown Registered Nurse Education Programs (RN) 2026 Application

This grant opportunity will result in funding organizations to train Registered Nurse trainees to work in underserved communities. Such strategies shall incorporate the following elements: 1.Establishing…

🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California) ⏰ Oct 22, 2026 💰 $500,001 – $3,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)

The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA)

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Centers (“Pre-apprenticeship Centers”) throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training, for which participants can attend free of…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 $3,000,000 – $6,500,000
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OPEN 41 days left 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 ⏰ Nov 30, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $8,000,000
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OPEN 44 days left Hard to apply

NYSDOL OJET GCEW-EV

NYSDOL OJET GCEW-EV is a New York State grant opportunity administered by the New York State Department of Labor. Total program funding is approximately $7,000,000. Eligible…

🏛 New York State Department of Labor ⏰ Dec 3, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announces the availability of funds under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program and solicits applications from eligible entities to…

🏛 Environmental Protection Agency 📋 CFDA 66.039 ⏰ Jan 22, 2027 💰 up to $12,000,000
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Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $10,000 – $35,000
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Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2022 PLHA NOFA

B. Eligible Activities 1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $500 – $6,300,000
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Small Business Advantage Grant

This grant program provides assistance to small businesses (100 or fewer employees) to undertake energy efficiency, pollution prevention, or natural resource protection projects designed to enhance…

🏛 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection ⏰ Mar 19, 2027 💰 up to $12,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many clean energy grants for small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 821 clean energy grants for small business (sba-defined), of which 19 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 October 22, 2026 — about 2 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 $1K to $5B, 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 small business (sba-defined), 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 Small Business (SBA-defined)

A notable challenge for small businesses pursuing clean energy funding is cost-sharing requirements—42% of grants in this category demand matching funds, which can strain limited budgets. Still, 7,381 active grants remain available, with the Idaho Field Office and Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy leading as top funding sources for this intersection of industry and recipient type.

These opportunities typically offer substantial awards ranging from $500K to $8.0M, with 83% requiring competitive applications. Most support research, pilot projects, or broader programs. To refine your search strategically, filter by support type—isolating "Pilot Funding" grants often yields faster timelines and lower cost-share thresholds than research-focused alternatives.