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IonE Mini Grants is sponsored by Institute on the Environment - University of Minnesota. The IonE Mini Grants fund diverse research, leadership, education, storytelling, and outreach initiatives aligned with at least one of IonE's 10 domain areas, including environmental governance.
A recent project funded by this grant developed a predictive model to estimate the water footprint of AI hardware, aiming to empower communities and enable science-based environmental governance for a sustainable technological future in Minnesota.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University teams at the University of Minnesota are eligible. Projects should advance sustainability solutions and align with IonE's domain areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for IonE Mini Grants are due October 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
IonE Mini Grants is funded by Institute on the Environment - University of Minnesota. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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