Explore new research pathways towards greener chemistries and processes for pharma and allied industries. This $40,000 grant covers a six-month research commitment. In 2026, four ignition grants will be issued. The grant is not limited to institutions in the United States.
Help advance key green chemistry research areas with this $80,000 grant for a one-year commitment.
2026 Key Areas:
Application Portal Opens
November 1
Application Deadline
January 31
Award Announced
April 15
The Welch Foundation supports fundamental chemical research at educational institutions within the state of Texas.
October 22, 2025
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar is intended to help grant applicants learn how to find and successfully apply for competitive EPA grants. EPA will also provide an overview of the competition process from application through evaluation and selection.
This award will provide funding to institutions of higher education to address key chemistry and engineering research challenges in the oil & gas industry through green chemistry and/or green engineering.
This award will provide funding to institutions of higher education to address key chemistry and engineering research challenges in the oil & gas industry through green chemistry and/or green engineering.
These grants are open to applicants from any country.
The Ignition Grant program launched in 2016 to support high-risk, high-reward projects that aims to accelerate progress in green chemistry technologies by incentivizing innovation. Ignition grants currently provide recipients with $40,000 over six months. Award winners work closely with appropriate GCIPR members depending on the topic.
Four Ignition Grants will be awarded in 2025.
