Geological Survey
The US Geological Survey offers grants for scientific research, data collection, and mapping programs.
Get Funding for Drought Research & Ecosystem Impact
This grant supports research into the global effects of multi-year droughts on terrestrial ecosystems. Partner with the USGS Powell Center to analyze data and publish findings on drought impacts.
Get Funding for Ecological Research & Conservation
Are you a CESU-affiliated partner with the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit? This opportunity offers funding for vital simulation modeling to understand and protect Isle Royale National Park's vegetation, considering factors like forest succession, wildlife, and climate change.
Get Funding for Environmental & Natural Resource Projects
Californian CESU Program members can receive funding to develop integrated models for environmental and natural resource management, fostering cooperation with the USGS. This opportunity supports crucial research and planning for sustainable resource utilization.
Unlock Funds for Land Use & Nitrogen Fixation Research
Researchers and institutions can secure funding from the USGS to analyze the impact of land-use change on biological nitrogen fixation. This project aims to map and project global nitrogen inputs across various land-use scenarios, providing crucial insights into Earth's ecosystems.
Secure Funding for Invasive Species Control Tech
CESU-affiliated partners can secure funding to develop and enhance a web-based tool that optimizes herbicide application timing for invasive buffelgrass. This innovative technology uses satellite imagery and precipitation data to predict and confirm the best times for treatment, protecting native ecosystems.
Secure Funding for Great Lakes Invasive Species Research!
If you are a CESU Partner, secure funding to research the survival, movement, and habitat of invasive Grass Carp in the Great Lakes, helping to protect vital fisheries and ecosystems. This funding supports crucial scientific data collection and analysis to inform eradication and control strategies, potentially preventing billions in economic losses.
Get Funding for Geospatial Research Projects
This grant from the U.S. Geological Survey offers funding to eligible organizations for research initiatives supporting the National Map and National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Advance your geospatial research and contribute to critical national mapping efforts.
Unlock Funding for Environmental Research Projects
This program supports research, development, and education projects within the Pacific Northwest, seeking to partner with academic institutions and non-profit organizations. Funding is available for a wide range of scientific studies aimed at understanding and managing natural resources.
Get Funding for Research & Conservation Projects
This program offers grants to eligible organizations for scientific research and environmental conservation efforts, specifically focusing on projects like understanding the impact of fires on natural ecosystems. Secure funding to advance critical research and protect valuable natural resources.
Get Funding for Everglades Restoration Science
This cooperative agreement from the US Geological Survey provides funding for CESU-affiliated partners to conduct critical scientific studies focused on Everglades restoration. Projects will address key management priorities such as precipitation dynamics, harmful algae blooms, and invasive species, directly supporting conservation efforts.
Unlock Research Funds for Climate Impact Studies
This grant invites CESU partners to conduct vital research on past climate and sea-level changes in the tropical western Atlantic. The findings will directly inform crucial management decisions for coastal communities facing future climate challenges.
Get Funding to Protect Native Species & Control Invasive Bullfrogs
This cooperative agreement funds research to analyze environmental DNA and assess the impact of invasive American bullfrog eradication on native aquatic species and pathogens in the Pacific Northwest. Eligible partners can help measure the success of eradication efforts and monitor ecosystem recovery.
Get Funding for Marine Ecosystem Research & Conservation
This grant offers funding to CESU-affiliated partners to advance wildlife immunology research and develop tools for nearshore marine ecosystem conservation. Eligible organizations will conduct transcriptomic analyses to monitor the health of marine species and support data-driven management decisions.
Grant Funding for Wildlife & Climate Research
This grant is for existing partners of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program seeking funding to conduct vital research on white-tailed ptarmigan biology and its vulnerability to climate change. Funds will support investigations into habitat use, demography, genetics, and the impacts of environmental factors on this alpine species.
Get Funding for Environmental Research & Conservation
Californian research institutions and universities can receive funding for scientific research on environmental stressors affecting wildlife and ecosystems. This opportunity supports collaborative studies to understand and solve environmental problems impacting local communities and the western United States.
Funded Research: Protect Wildlife & Public Health
Are you a CESU partner with expertise in ecological modeling? This grant funds critical research to model the spread of avian influenza in ducks, safeguarding wildlife and public health. Secure funding to contribute to vital scientific understanding and conservation efforts.
Get Funding for Great Lakes Wild Rice Research
Are you a CESU Partner in the Great Lakes region? This cooperative agreement offers funding for research focused on wild rice production, water levels, and climate impacts, helping resource managers and tribal members develop sustainable strategies.
Unlock Funding for Southwest Climate & Land Research
Calling all research institutions in the Desert Southwest! Secure funding to analyze crucial climate and land use data, supporting long-term environmental monitoring efforts. This grant empowers you to contribute to vital scientific understanding of our region's changes.
Get Funding for Bird Migration Research!
USGS is awarding funds to CESU-affiliated universities for critical research on bird migration patterns using radar data. This project aims to develop tools that will help conserve migratory landbirds by understanding how land use and weather impact their stopover locations.
Get Funding for River System Research & Monitoring
This program offers cooperative agreements to states involved in the Upper Mississippi River System for long-term monitoring and research initiatives. Funds are intended to support the UMRR Program's environmental data collection and analysis efforts.