Environment Grants
Environmental protection, conservation, and sustainability funding.
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.
Get Federal Funding for Energy Efficiency Projects
This grant provides direct funding to Federal agencies to develop energy and water efficiency projects, enhancing operational resilience and addressing aging infrastructure. It leverages private financing through performance contracts to boost energy cost savings and improve facility security.
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.
Get Funding for Invasive Species Control Research
Non-federal partners of the CESU Network in Arizona and New Mexico can apply for funding to conduct applied scientific research on controlling invasive bullfrogs and crayfish. This grant supports projects aimed at understanding and mitigating the impacts of these invasive species on native wildlife.
Secure Grants for Wildlife Conservation Projects
This grant is for organizations focused on avifauna conservation in Oregon and Washington. Funds will support surveys and monitoring to protect bird populations and their habitats.
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 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.
Secure Funding for Wildlife Conservation Projects
This grant from the Bureau of Land Management offers funding to organizations and researchers focused on designing and implementing strategic wildlife surveys. Funds can be used to promote conservation of rare species by analyzing habitat use and population status.
Get Funding for Sustainable Forest Practices in the PNW
Pacific Northwest businesses and researchers can apply for funding to develop advanced computer models that will help optimize sustainable forest practices. This grant aims to understand nutrient depletion and enhance tree growth for increased timber yield and habitat development.
Get Funding: Research Your River Ecosystems
If you're a CESU partner, this funding can support vital research on natal environments of Upper Mississippi and Illinois River fishes. Investigate fish origins with advanced otolith microchemistry techniques.
Boost Your Business: Government Grants for Emerging Leaders
This program offers funding for organizations to train emerging Pacific leaders aged 25-35 in civic engagement, environmental management, education, and economic development. The goal is to build leadership capacity and foster regional collaboration for economic and civic growth.
Get Grants for Land Management & Disaster Preparedness
This grant funds LiDAR data acquisition for land management agencies and organizations focused on resource protection and disaster preparedness. Eligible entities can receive funding to support projects that evaluate restoration practices and assess natural disaster impacts.
Get Funding for Land & Resource Protection
This program offers funding to military installations and land trusts to protect surrounding real property and natural resources. It's designed to ensure the long-term viability of military operations by safeguarding vital ecosystems.
Get Funding for Land Conservation Projects
State entities in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania can receive federal funds to acquire land for permanent conservation. This grant supports projects protecting natural resources and increasing public access for recreation.
Get Funding for Bat Conservation Research
Researchers, universities, and government agencies can apply for funding to study and manage white-nose syndrome in bats. This grant supports projects aimed at conserving bat populations threatened by this disease.