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Clean Energy and Sustainability Grants 2026

Browse open grant programs for clean-energy, sustainability, and green businesses in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance.

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970

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$5,000,000

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Browse open grant programs for clean-energy, sustainability, and green businesses in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

ORRolling

Energy Trust of Oregon Cannabis Production Incentives

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Energy Trust of Oregon

Award Amount

Varies

energy_trust_customercannabis_cultivation
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SDRolling

South Dakota Jobs Grant Program (Green/Clean Energy)

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South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development

Award Amount

Varies

south dakotajob creation
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ILRolling

Ameren Illinois Energy Efficiency Program for Business

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Ameren Illinois

Award Amount

Varies

illinoisameren_customer
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ARRolling

Arkansas C-PACE Revolving Loan Fund

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Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation

Award Amount

Varies

Arkansas commercial propertyclean energy
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AZRolling

Arizona Clean Energy Hub – Business Incentives Navigator

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Arizona Governor's Office of Resiliency

Award Amount

Varies

Arizona based businessclean energy or sustainability focus
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VARolling

Virginia Economic Development Incentive Grant (VEDIG) – Clean Energy

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Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)

Award Amount

Varies

headquartersservice sector
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ORRolling

Oregon Rural Renewable Energy Development Zone

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Business Oregon

Award Amount

Varies

rred_zonerenewable_energy
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VARolling

Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) – Clean Energy Businesses

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Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)

Award Amount

Varies

job creationworkforce training
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NERolling

Nebraska Advantage Research and Development Tax Credit (Clean Energy R&D)

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Nebraska Department of Revenue

Award Amount

Varies

for profitNebraska based
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MDRolling

Maryland EmPOWER Maryland Commercial Rebate Programs

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Maryland Energy Administration / Maryland Utilities

Award Amount

Varies

commercial businessmaryland utility customer
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NMRolling

Clean Energy Loan Program – Local Clean Energy Projects

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New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department

Award Amount

Varies

clean energylocal project
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INRolling

Indiana EDGE Tax Credit – Clean Energy Job Creation

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Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)

Award Amount

Varies

Indiana basedjob creation
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NJRolling

DOE Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs

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U.S. Department of Energy

Award Amount

Varies

businessgreen_businesses
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WARolling

Solar and Storage Feasibility Studies Program

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Washington State Department of Commerce

Award Amount

Varies

Washington statesolar project
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NJRolling

NJEDA Green Workforce Training Grant Challenge

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New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Award Amount

Varies

nonprofit
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VARolling

VDOT Small Business Enterprise Program – Green Transportation

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Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)

Award Amount

Varies

small businesstransportation
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ILRolling

Reimagining Energy and Vehicles Illinois Program

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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Award Amount

Varies

illinoiselectric_vehicle
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SDRolling

State Energy Conservation Loan Fund

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State of South Dakota

Award Amount

Varies

south dakotastate government
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IARolling

Renewable Energy Tax Credit (Iowa Utilities Commission)

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Iowa Department of Revenue / Iowa Utilities Commission

Award Amount

Varies

Iowa basedrenewable energy
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NYRolling

NYCEEC Clean Energy Financing

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New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation

Award Amount

Varies

infrastructurefacility_improvement
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NYRolling

DEC Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Award Amount

Varies

community_programmingsustainability_support
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AKRolling

AIDEA Business Loan Program for Clean Energy Businesses

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Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA)

Award Amount

Varies

for profitalaska based
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NYRolling

NYSERDA FlexTech Program

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Award Amount

Varies

technical_assistancebusiness_advising
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NERolling

Nebraska Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

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Nebraska Ethanol Board / Nebraska Department of Revenue

Award Amount

Varies

Nebraska basedalternative fuel infrastructure
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NJRolling

Women's Center for Entrepreneurship of New Jersey

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Women's Center for Entrepreneurship of New Jersey

Award Amount

Varies

woman_ownedbusiness
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SCRolling

SC Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy — Tech Ecosystem Grants

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South Carolina Department of Commerce

Award Amount

Varies

South Carolina basedadvanced energy
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NHRolling

NH CDFA Small Business Energy Audit Fund (EAF)

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NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA)

Award Amount

Varies

NH basedsmall business
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FLRolling

Florida Weatherization Assistance Program

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FloridaCommerce

Award Amount

Varies

nonprofitcommunity action agency
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VARolling

Virginia Programs and Financial Incentives – DEQ Energy Efficiency

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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Award Amount

Varies

energy efficiencypollution prevention
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UTRolling

Utah DEQ — Alternative Fuel Heavy-Duty Vehicle Tax Credit Program

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Utah Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Award Amount

Varies

for profitUtah based
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NERolling

ImagiNE Nebraska Act – Clean Energy and Manufacturing Investment Incentive

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Nebraska Department of Economic Development / Nebraska Department of Revenue

Award Amount

Varies

for profitNebraska based
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NYRolling

NY Green Bank Financing

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NY Green Bank

Award Amount

Varies

working_capitalinfrastructure
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AKRolling

Alaska Renewable Energy Fund (REF) Grants

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Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)

Award Amount

Varies

alaska basedrenewable energy project
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MERolling

Efficiency Maine Green Bank — Commercial Energy Loan Program

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Efficiency Maine Green Bank (EMGB)

Award Amount

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Maine energy projectcommercial or residential
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SCRolling

Smart Business Recycling Program Award

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South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES)

Award Amount

Varies

South Carolina basedrecycling
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MDRolling

Maryland Clean Energy Capital Program (MCEC) Bond Financing

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Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC)

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From $5,000,000

clean energy projectmaryland based
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NJRolling

Salem County Energy Sales Tax Exemption

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New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Award Amount

Varies

tax_exemptionoperating_costs
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INRolling

Indiana Elevate Ventures – Clean Energy and Sustainability Investment

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Elevate Ventures / Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)

Award Amount

Varies

Indiana basedhigh growth
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CORolling

CDPHE Clean Fleet Vehicle and Technology Grant Program

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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) – Clean Fleet Enterprise

Award Amount

Varies

Colorado businessfleet vehicles
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AZRolling

DOE Industrial Assessment Center Implementation Grants

Grantor

U.S. Department of Energy

Award Amount

Varies

small_manufacturerenergy_assessment
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NJRolling

New Jersey C-PACE Program

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New Jersey Economic Development Authority and local C-PACE programs

Award Amount

Varies

businessnonprofit
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NJRolling

NJEDA New Jersey Zero-Emission Vehicle Financing Program

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New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Award Amount

Varies

businessgreen_businesses
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VTRolling

Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund (CEDF) Grants

Grantor

Vermont Department of Public Service

Award Amount

Varies

Vermont clean energy businessrenewable energy
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MORolling

Missouri Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday – Energy Star Appliances

Grantor

Missouri Department of Revenue

Award Amount

Varies

Missouri basedEnergy Star appliances
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CARolling

DOE Tribal Energy Financing Program

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U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office

Award Amount

Varies

tribal_energytribal_majority_owned
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NYRolling

NYSERDA Clean Heat Program

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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and New York Utilities

Award Amount

Varies

contractor_supportequipment
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NERolling

Nebraska Biodiesel Tax Credit Act

Grantor

Nebraska Department of Revenue

Award Amount

Varies

Nebraska basedretail fuel dealer
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VTRolling

Vermont Community Loan Fund Business Loan — Green Economy

Grantor

Vermont Community Loan Fund

Award Amount

Varies

Vermont businessmission aligned
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CTRolling

Connecticut Green Bank Smart-E Loan Program

Grantor

Connecticut Green Bank

Award Amount

Varies

Connecticutenergy improvement
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NCRolling

NC Multifamily Recycling Grant Program

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NC DEQ Division of Environmental Assistance and Customer Service

Award Amount

Varies

NC organizationmultifamily housing
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NERolling

Nebraska Dollar and Energy Saving Loan Program

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Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (DWEE)

Award Amount

Varies

for profitNebraska based
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NHRolling

NH CDFA Clean Energy Fund – Low-Interest Loans

Grantor

NH Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA)

Award Amount

Varies

NH basedbusiness
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MIRolling

Michigan State Energy Financing Institution (SEFI) Program

Grantor

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) / Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)

Award Amount

Varies

Michigan basedclean energy
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NJRolling

Offshore Wind Tax Credit Program

Grantor

New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)

Award Amount

Varies

offshore windcapital investment
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MTRolling

Montana Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP)

Grantor

Montana Department of Environmental Quality

Award Amount

Varies

Montana basedsmall business
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CARolling

Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP)

Grantor

California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

Award Amount

Varies

California ratepayerclean energy
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NYRolling

New Energy New York Battery Accelerator

Grantor

New Energy New York

Award Amount

Varies

acceleratortechnical_assistance
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NJRolling

New Jersey Clean Energy Workforce Development Program

Grantor

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities

Award Amount

Varies

individualbusiness
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MIRolling

EGLE Renewable Energy Community Awards Program

Grantor

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)

Award Amount

Varies

Michigan basedrenewable energy
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TNRolling

Tennessee Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) – Distressed County Subgrants

Grantor

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation – Office of Energy Programs

Award Amount

Varies

Tennessee distressed countyAppalachian Regional Commission distressed county
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