Federal funding and contracts for energy and environmental companies
The Department of Energy, EPA and others fund new energy technology, cleanup, water and grid projects, and buy environmental services across federal sites.
155open federal bids in this field right now, updated Oct 27, 2026
73of those set aside for small, veteran-owned, woman-owned or HUBZone firms
294open and upcoming federal grants mention this work on Grants.gov
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Can a small energy & environment company win federal money?
Yes. Many federal bids are reserved for small businesses, and research awards (SBIR/STTR) are only open to them. Right now 155 federal bids in this field are open, 73 of them set aside for small or certified businesses.
What's the difference between a grant and a contract?
A grant funds a project the government wants to support, and you don't deliver a product to the agency. A contract buys goods or services from you. Many companies use grants to develop a product and contracts to sell it.
How do I find the opportunities that fit my company?
Type your company into Open Purse. In about 20 seconds you'll see the open grants, bids, contracts coming up for re-bid, and partnership programs that fit you, each with a plain-English reason and a first step. Searching is free.