Climate Change Mitigation Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 28 Climate Change Mitigation Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 7 open right now, across 15 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $100M. The next application deadline is October 26, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by September 10, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.…
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 16, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.…
The DOE Office of Science (SC), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of…
🏛 Office of Science📋 CFDA 81.049⏰ Dec 17, 2026💰
$500,000 – $16,000,000
The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and technology development activities. Unsolicited proposals are accepted for instrumentation development that…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Feb 15, 2027
The Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) program supports research to increase our understanding of the behavior of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Mar 3, 2027💰
$100,000 – $750,000
Through this solicitation, the Antarctic Sciences Section (ANT) of the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) funds cutting-edge research that requires logistical support from the U.S. Antarctic…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jun 1, 2027
A description of NOAA Line and Staff Offices is found at https://www.noaa.gov/about/organization, and applicants may contact the Agency Contacts in Section VII. below for more information.…
How many climate change mitigation grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 28 climate change mitigation grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 7 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 26, 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 $1K to $100M, 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 climate change mitigation grants for colleges (all higher ed), 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 Climate Change Mitigation Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
A notable advantage of climate mitigation funding for higher education is the low cost-share requirement—only 12% of grants demand institutional matching funds, making these opportunities more accessible than many research categories. 7,389 active grants in this space are led by top funders including the U.S. National Science Foundation, DOC NOAA, and the Office of Science, reflecting strong federal commitment to campus-based climate solutions.
Award sizes vary dramatically, from $52K to $3.9M, with competitive applications dominating at 56% of the portfolio. Most grants support research, programs, or equipment needs across multiple years. To refine your search, filtering by support type—particularly "Research" or "Equipment"—can help align opportunities with your institution's specific climate mitigation priorities and capacity.
