Geological Survey
The US Geological Survey offers grants for scientific research, data collection, and mapping programs.
Get Funding for River System Monitoring Projects
This program is for businesses and state agencies in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin interested in long-term monitoring of the Upper Mississippi River System. Funds are available through cooperative agreements with the U.S. Geological Survey to support this vital environmental research.
Unlock Funding for Energy & Minerals Research
The USGS is making funds available to support critical energy and minerals research activities, specifically through a partnership with the Colorado School of Mines. This opportunity is for entities engaged in advanced research within the energy and minerals sector.
Get Funding for AI Fish Recognition Tech
CESU-affiliated partners can secure funds to develop cutting-edge AI for identifying individual fish and detecting disease in freshwater streams. This grant supports research combining computer science and ecological science to advance fish recognition technology.
Get Funding: Research Your Water Science Project!
If you're a CESU-affiliated partner, apply for funding to conduct crucial research on Selenium-Mercury interactions in aquatic food webs. This grant will support studies that deepen our understanding of how these elements affect aquatic ecosystems.
Grant for Water Quality Research: Protect Mussels & Get Funding
Are you a CESU-affiliated partner focused on freshwater mussel research? Secure funding to develop innovative methods for assessing chemical impacts on mussel reproduction and viability, supporting critical environmental protection efforts.
Secure Water Funding: Boost Your State's Data Collection!
State water resource agencies can receive funding to improve the collection and reporting of vital water-use data, supporting national water resource understanding and planning.
Get Funding for Eco-Friendly Project Monitoring
Eligible CESU partners can receive funding to monitor the impact of solar projects on native plant populations and habitats. This support is for designing and implementing crucial ecological monitoring within the Gemini Solar Project footprint.
Get Funding for Navajo Nation Wind Erosion Risk Assessment
Tribal partners affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit can apply for funds to help assess wind erosion and dust storm vulnerability on Navajo Nation lands, supporting crucial environmental risk management.
Secure Funding for Coastal Resilience Research
CESU-affiliated partners can secure funding for vital research on climate-driven coastal hazards, including modeling market impacts and assessing future risks. This opportunity supports innovative studies to enhance the stability of populated coastal systems and disseminate findings through publications and team collaboration.
Get Grants for Wildlife & Natural Resource Research
Partnerships between states, universities, and non-profits can receive funding for cooperative fish and wildlife research. This program supports innovative projects in natural resource management and conservation across 38 states.
Get Funding for Geologic Mapping Projects
This grant supports state geological surveys and the USGS in producing crucial geologic maps for the nation. Businesses involved in earth-science investigations can benefit from the increased availability of this vital data.
Get Funding for Everglades Python Research
Are you a CESU-affiliated partner with expertise in ecological research? This opportunity offers funding to study the impact of Burmese pythons on mammal communities in the Everglades, providing vital data for ecosystem restoration.
Get Funding for Geospatial Research & Translation
CESU-affiliated partners can receive funding to research Spanish translations for geographic names within The National Map. This project aims to enhance dual-language mapping capabilities and cartographic techniques using valuable geospatial data.
Unlock Funding for Geologic Mapping Projects
State Geological Surveys can apply for federal funding to bolster cooperative geologic mapping efforts across the nation. This program aims to increase the production and prioritization of essential geologic maps for critical infrastructure and resource management.
Get Funding for Geological & Geophysical Data Preservation
This grant supports organizations dedicated to preserving, cataloging, and increasing access to crucial geological and geophysical data for research and education. Fund your efforts to safeguard valuable scientific information and make it widely available.
Get Funding for Wildlife & Virus Research
Are you a CESU-affiliated partner in California? The USGS is seeking applications to study bat biodiversity and viromes on U.S. Army Corps properties, focusing on coronavirus types and loads in southern California bat species.
Boost Coastal Resilience: Get Funding for Marsh Restoration
Calling all CESU-affiliated partners in the Gulf Coast! Secure funding to research and implement wetland restoration techniques in coastal Louisiana, focusing on carbon sequestration and marsh resilience. This project directly supports climate adaptation strategies and greenhouse gas reduction.
Get Funding for Coastal Hazard Mapping & AI Research
CESU-affiliated partners can secure funding to research and map coastal structures and infrastructure using AI/ML. This grant supports developing methods for rapid pre- and post-storm damage assessment and hazard modeling.
Get Funding for Water Resource Innovation
Colorado Plateau CESU partners can receive funding to enhance snow process modeling and improve water resource predictions in mountainous regions. This initiative aims to advance water management capabilities and support sustainable water availability for both human and ecological needs.
Get Funding for 3D Lidar Data & Mapping
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking innovative proposals to advance the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) using advanced Lidar technologies. This funding is for projects that develop and apply 3D geospatial data and products to benefit national infrastructure and resource management.