Geological Survey
The US Geological Survey offers grants for scientific research, data collection, and mapping programs.
Get Funding for Climate Research: Desert Southwest
Environmental scientists and researchers in the Desert Southwest can apply for funding to study the impact of climate change on water-dependent ecosystems and organisms. This grant supports crucial research to understand and mitigate drought's effects on riparian areas and aquatic life.
Funded Research: Boost Coastal Wetland Resilience
This grant opportunity is for CESU partners to research how fertilization impacts coastal wetland elevation and resilience to sea-level rise. Funding supports understanding nutrient effects on carbon balance to inform preservation strategies for vulnerable coastal areas.
Unlock Funding for Coastal Ecosystem Research!
California businesses partnering with the USGS can secure funding for vital research into kelp forest ecosystems. This grant supports understanding how marine life, like kelp plants, adapts to environmental changes and validates wave modeling for critical ecological analysis.
Get Grants for Science Data & Tech Innovation
Are you a CESU partner with expertise in data management, analysis, or high-performance computing? This funding can support your research and technical assistance to develop cutting-edge tools and best practices in environmental science.
Get Funding for Wildlife Research Projects
This grant from the Geological Survey is available to CESU partners for crucial research on California red-legged frog populations in timberlands. Funding will support the development of genetic assays and DNA analysis to inform timber management and protect endangered species.
Get Funding for Wetland Research & Conservation
Research organizations and individuals can secure funding to study the impact of wetland mitigation on amphibian and invertebrate communities. This opportunity aims to improve future wetland restoration projects by identifying effective design features and understanding ecological impacts.
Unlock Research Funding for Climate & Wildlife Science
This grant supports research for climate change and wildlife science data stewardship activities, open to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partners. Advance critical environmental science initiatives with dedicated funding.
Get Funding for Hawaii's Eco-Hydrological Research
Research institutions and non-profits in Hawaii can receive funding for ecohydrological field research. This program supports studies on climate change impacts, water resources, and invasive species to protect the islands' ecosystems.
Get State Funding for Water Data Improvement
Are you a State Water Resource Agency looking to enhance water use and availability datasets? This grant provides funding to develop integrated data systems aligned with DOI standards, outlining your state's priorities for improvement.
Unlock Funding for Water Resource & Spatial Data Projects
This funding opportunity is for organizations like PRIDCO and other earth science agencies interested in advancing water resources and spatial database projects. Funds will support cooperative science objectives and research conducted from a shared office space.
Grant Funding for Great Lakes Ecosystem Restoration & Invasive Species Control
This funding is for organizations and researchers working on critical ecological restoration projects in the Great Lakes, specifically focusing on managing invasive species like Phragmites and mussels, and addressing harmful algal blooms.
Get Funding for Natural Hazard Communication Research!
Are you a CESU partner or social scientist focused on natural hazards? This grant funds research to create a guide for effective risk perception and decision-making communication, helping communities prepare better.
Montana Water Data Grants: Secure Funding Now!
Montana businesses and organizations involved in groundwater monitoring can receive funding to connect their well and spring data to the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network. This initiative aims to improve data accessibility and management for critical water resources.
Get Funding for Sea-Level Rise & Storm Research
If your research focuses on predicting extreme oceanographic conditions and erosion, this grant could provide crucial financial support. Funds are intended to advance statistical models for better forecasting of coastal impacts.
Secure Funding for Colorado River Ecosystem Research
This non-competitive cooperative agreement from the Geological Survey is designed for entities focused on long-term monitoring of sediment resources within the Colorado River Ecosystem. Secure funding to contribute vital research and understanding of this critical natural resource.
Fund Your Forest Restoration Research
Researchers and organizations focused on dryland forest ecology can apply for funding to conduct vital restoration studies. This cooperative agreement supports innovative research aimed at improving the health and resilience of these crucial ecosystems.
Get Funding for Grand Canyon Beach Monitoring
Non-profit organizations and governmental entities are invited to partner on a cooperative agreement for long-term photographic monitoring of critical Grand Canyon camping beaches. This initiative supports the Adopt-a-Beach Program.
Grant Funding for West Coast Coastal Research
This cooperative agreement from the Geological Survey offers funding for research projects focused on estuarine sediment dynamics and the impacts of climate change along the U.S. West Coast. Businesses and researchers can secure support to investigate critical coastal environmental issues and contribute to scientific understanding.
Get Funding for Earth Science & Space Tech Programs!
Environmental monitoring and Earth Science organizations, get ready to shape the future of U.S. civilian space-based programs. This grant funds crucial consensus recommendations for integrated Earth systems science.
Get Funding for Water Data Network Expansion
This funding opportunity from the Geological Survey supports projects that connect vital water data from wells and springs to the National Ground-Water Monitoring Network. Businesses involved in water quality data management or related infrastructure can apply to contribute to this important national initiative.