EPA grants
EPA grants fund clean air and water, brownfield cleanup, environmental education, recycling and pollution prevention. Most go to states, tribes and local governments, with some open to nonprofits, schools and universities.
- Open now
- 4
- Upcoming
- 0
- Next deadline
- November 9, 2026
Open and forecast EPA opportunities
From Grants.gov, soonest deadline first.
- Closes09 NOV
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319
EPA · Others
The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support eligible Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement approved Nonpoint Source (NPS) management programs developed pursuant to CWA Section 319(b)(1). The Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 319(h) authorizes the EPA to award grants to eligible Tribes and intertribal consortia to implement appr
- Closes11 DEC
Southeast New England Program (SNEP) Innovative Restoration Grants
EPA · Others
This announcement requests full proposals from Indian Tribes, State & Local Governments, Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), Interstate Agencies and Nonprofit organizations to support priorities of the Southeast New England Program (SNEP) for coastal watershed restoration. Priorities of the funding opportunity include advancing coastal and riverine rest
- Closes22 JAN
2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program
EPA · Others
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 incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of the nation’s legacy diesel engine fleet. Eligible activities include the retrofit or replacement of existing diesel en
- Closes31 DEC
CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EPA · Others
The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 included the transfer of 44 million acres to Alaska Native regional and village corporations. Some of these lands became contaminated prior to conveyance (transfer) from a variety of past activities such as fuel storage, power generation, waste handling practices, mining, and other activities. These con
Where EPA grant money went in 2025
Awards from October 2024 to September 2025, from USAspending.gov.
| Program (Assistance Listing) | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 66.468 | $6 billion |
| Clean Water State Revolving Fund 66.458 | $4.6 billion |
| Climate Pollution Reduction Grants 66.046 | $4.6 billion |
| Clean Ports Program 66.051 | $2.9 billion |
| Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program 66.616 | $1.5 billion |
| Congressionally Mandated Projects 66.202 | $951 million |
| Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Small and Underserved Communities Emerging Contaminants Grant Program 66.442 | $940 million |
| Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program 66.049 | $630 million |
| Recipient | Awarded |
|---|---|
| Research Triangle Institute | $105 million |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs (See), INC. | $55 million |
| Jsi Research & Training Institute INC | $55 million |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $54 million |
| Health Resources in Action, INC. | $52 million |
| Philanthropy Northwest | $52 million |
| Institute for Sustainable Communities | $48 million |
| New York City School Bus Umbrella Services INC | $39 million |
Questions
When is the next EPA grant deadline?
The next deadline is November 9, 2026 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319.
How do I apply for an EPA grant?
Register your organization in SAM.gov to get a Unique Entity ID, create a Grants.gov account, then find the opportunity and submit before its deadline. Some agencies finish the application in their own system, such as JustGrants, eRA Commons or Research.gov.
Can individuals get EPA grants?
Rarely. Federal grants go mostly to organizations: nonprofits, local governments, tribes, schools, colleges and, in research programs, small businesses. Help for individuals usually comes through state and local agencies.
Do I have to pay to apply for a grant?
No. Real grant programs never charge to apply or to receive an award. Anyone asking for a fee before you get grant money is running a scam.