Geological Survey
The US Geological Survey offers grants for scientific research, data collection, and mapping programs.
Get Funding: Tackle Climate Change & Invasive Species Impact
This grant is for CESU partners looking to research the impact of climate change and invasive species on southeastern grasslands. Funds will support field experiments to understand these effects and publish findings in scientific journals and USGS data releases.
Get Funding for Wildlife Disease Research Projects
Are you a CESU Partner focused on wildlife conservation and disease prevention? This grant funds vital research to improve pathogen risk assessments for desert bighorn sheep, impacting resource management decisions for agencies like the U.S. Forest Service and BLM.
Get Funding: Boost Your Business with Research Grants
Are you a research institution or a CESU Partner? Secure funding for critical studies on climate change's impact on fire dynamics in the Southeast, directly informing natural resource management strategies.
Unlock Funding for Waterfowl Research & Management
Are you a CESU partner or researcher focused on climate and land-use change impacting waterfowl? This grant offers funding to study future habitat conditions and identify climate variables crucial for waterfowl population dynamics and harvest management strategies.
Secure Funding for Fisheries Research & Management
Are you a CESU partner involved in fisheries research? This grant offers funding to estimate recreational fish harvest in inland waters, providing crucial data for informed fisheries management and climate change adaptation.
Get Funding for Sage-Grouse Conservation Tools!
This grant is for Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partners looking to develop essential decision-support tools for sage-grouse management. Secure funding to contribute to vital ecological research and conservation efforts.
Get Funding for Ecosystem Restoration & Invasive Species Control
Montana businesses involved in stream restoration and ecological research can receive funding for projects focused on controlling invasive fish and pathogens using innovative eDNA methods. This initiative supports the installation of beaver dam analogs to reduce erosion and enhance riparian habitats for Greater Sage-grouse.
Get Funding for Arctic Marine Research & Outreach
Are you a CESU partner with expertise in Arctic nearshore ecosystems and K-12 outreach? This grant funds research on the Beaufort Sea's marine fish and avian predators, with a focus on river plume impacts.
Secure Funding for Forest Research & Conservation
Are you a CESU partner focused on the Great Lakes and Northern Forests? This grant supports vital research into the resilience of aspen forests against fire, browsing, and climate change impacts.
Unlock Funding for Great Lakes Fisheries Research
This grant is for CESU partners seeking to research yellow perch and alewife survival in Lake Michigan, analyzing climate impacts on vital fisheries. Funding supports understanding past and future recruitment drivers to protect a $7B annual industry.
Unlock Funding for Lake Michigan Fisheries Research
This grant is for CESU partners looking to develop advanced climate and biophysical models to understand and improve larval fish survival in Lake Michigan. Funding will support research that directly impacts the multi-billion dollar fisheries industry by predicting how climate change affects young fish growth and recruitment.
Get Funding for Forest Research & Climate Resilience
Colorado Plateau CESU partners can apply for funding to study how climate change, fires, and browsing affect aspen forests. This grant supports critical research into forest vulnerability and conservation.
Secure Funding: Protect Amphibians & Their Habitats
Environmental researchers and conservation organizations can secure funding to study and mitigate the impact of the amphibian chytrid fungus (Bd) on amphibian populations. This opportunity supports critical fieldwork across various protected lands to understand and address the threats to imperiled amphibian species.
Secure Funding for Wildlife Conservation Research
Non-profit organizations and educational institutions can receive funding for research on amphibian conservation, specifically focusing on the Chiricahua leopard frog in the Southwest. This grant supports efforts to understand and reverse amphibian population declines and protect threatened species.
Secure Funding for Yellowstone Climate & Water Research
Research institutions and organizations are invited to collaborate on a vital climate and water assessment for the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This initiative aims to build a foundation for future research and provide valuable data for stakeholders.
Fund Your Research: Great Lakes Forest Ecology
Academic institutions and government agencies in the Great Lakes region can receive funding for research into winter fish ecology in the Upper Mississippi River System. This grant supports studies on fish over-wintering conditions to improve ecological understanding.
Secure Grant for Invasive Species Research & Climate Action
Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU seeks partners to research aquatic invasive species risks and develop regional action plans, integrating climate change projections. This funding supports critical environmental assessments and collaborative management strategies.
Get Funding: Boost Your Business with Research Grants
Are you a CESU partner looking to gain valuable insights into ecosystem dynamics? This grant can fund research on how major flood events impact tree survivorship and floodplain forest communities along the Upper Mississippi River.
Get Funds: Combat Invasive Plants with Eco-Friendly Tech!
U.S. Geological Survey is funding research for businesses and researchers developing non-toxic methods to control invasive Phragmites by disrupting its microbial symbiosis. This innovative approach aims to reduce invasive species, improve ecosystem health, and prepare sites for native vegetation.
Get Funding for Arid Land Reclamation & Monitoring
Eligible CESU Partners can receive funding to advance research and management practices for successful reclamation and monitoring of disturbed arid landscapes, specifically addressing challenges from oil and gas development.