Energy Efficiency Grants for Public University

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 37 Energy Efficiency Grants for Public University — 7 open right now, across 12 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $62.5M. The next application deadline is December 1, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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37total grants
7open now
12agencies
$5K–$62.5Mfunding range
Dec 1next deadline
OPEN 48 days left Hard to apply

Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by…

🏛 Idaho Field Office 📋 CFDA 81.121 ⏰ Dec 7, 2026 💰 up to $62,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program

SC hereby announces its continuing interest in receiving applications for support of work in the following program areas: ·        Advanced Scientific Computing Research·        Basic Energy Sciences·        Biological and Environmental Research·        Fusion…

🏛 Office of Science 📋 CFDA 81.049 ⏰ Sep 30, 2027 💰 $5,000 – $10,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Transport Phenomena (TP)

The Transport Phenomena (TP) program supports fundamental research to understand, model, and control the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and species across multiple scales. Innovative TP…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.041 ⏰ Aug 20, 2076
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Frequently asked questions

How many energy efficiency grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 37 energy efficiency grants for public university, 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 December 1, 2026 — about 42 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 $62.5M, 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 energy efficiency 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 Energy Efficiency Grants for Public University

Public universities pursuing energy efficiency initiatives can access 7,381 active grants with typical awards ranging from $5.0M to $10.4M. The U.S. National Science Foundation leads funding in this space, alongside the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy and Idaho Field Office. These substantial grants reflect the scale of institutional research and infrastructure projects universities undertake in this sector.

Most opportunities here use rolling applications, allowing flexible submission timing throughout the year. Research and capacity-building support dominate, with only 8% requiring cost-sharing—making these grants particularly accessible for institutions with limited matching funds. To refine your search, filter by support type to focus on research-specific awards if your project emphasizes innovation over infrastructure development.