Geological Survey
The US Geological Survey offers grants for scientific research, data collection, and mapping programs.
Get Research Funding for Ecological Studies
Native American-owned businesses and research institutions in the Southwest can receive funding for critical ecological research. This grant supports in-depth studies on invasive plant species and their impact on dune stability, providing vital data for land management.
Unlock Funding for Biodiversity Data & Research
Are you a CESU partner in the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast region with expertise in plant location data? This grant funds your work to enhance species-level plant data availability for crucial biodiversity databases like USGS BISON and GBIF.
Get Funding for Biodiversity Data for Your Business!
This opportunity is for CESU partners in the Great Rivers region to fund the collection and validation of insect and plant species image data. Your contributions will enhance national biodiversity databases and support vital ecological research.
Grant Funding for Conservation Research Projects
This funding opportunity is for members of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program looking to conduct vital ecological research. Projects like studying the genetics of Southwestern Pond Turtles in Southern California can receive funding to enhance existing populations and ensure long-term species persistence.
Get Funding for Coastal Mapping & Research
This opportunity is for CESU partners with expertise in coastal mapping and satellite imagery to conduct research for the USGS. Funds will support mapping mudflat extent and biofilm productivity to aid waterbird food resource assessment and adaptive management plans.
Secure Grants for Wildlife Disease Research & Prevention
Are you a research institution or business focused on wildlife health and disease transmission? This grant offers funding to combine crucial datasets for predicting and mitigating the spread of diseases like brucellosis from elk to cattle.
Secure Funding for Climate-Resilient Fisheries Research
This grant supports CESU partners in developing innovative, data-limited models to estimate global river fish production and project its response to climate change. Funding is available to create research programs, build projection tools, and manage a comprehensive fisheries database.
Unlock Funding for Eco-Research Projects!
This opportunity is for a CESU Program Member seeking to conduct vital research on arthropod prey availability in San Diego County cactus wren territories. Secure funding to contribute to crucial ecological studies and conservation efforts.
Get Funding: Research Your Way to a Greener Business
California CESU partners are invited to apply for funding to develop advanced spatial models that predict forest and stream responses to drought and climate change. This initiative aims to quantify the impact of geological features on water use and improve forecasting tools for environmental challenges.
Unlock Funding for Boreal Toad Conservation Research
This funding opportunity is for CESU partners collaborating with the USGS to support research on identifying genetic divergence and conservation units in the boreal toad. Eligible entities will contribute to critical conservation science efforts.
Get Funding: Research Fish Health & Environmental Impacts
This grant funds research into how environmental chemicals affect fish across generations, even in offspring never directly exposed. If your organization conducts environmental or biological research, you could secure funding to uncover crucial insights into wildlife health.
Secure Grants for River Restoration & Ecosystem Research
Seeking proposals from CESU partners for vital research on restoring riverine habitat in the St. Clair - Detroit Rivers System. This funding supports in-depth analysis of aquatic communities and trophic pathways to guide fish population and habitat management.
Get Funding for Wildlife Research & Conservation
If you're a CESU partner focused on wildlife and ecosystem research, this grant supports the development of crucial population models for sagebrush, alpine, and grassland species across western North America. Secure funding to advance conservation efforts and scientific understanding in vital ecosystems.
Get Funding for Coastal & Marine Research Projects!
California CESU partners with research capabilities can secure funding for projects focused on coastal change, geologic hazards, ocean resources, and marine ecosystem science. This opportunity supports researchers, staff, and students in conducting vital studies for the USGS.
Fund Your Research: Arctic Pollinator & Berry Study Grants
Are you a CESU Partner in Alaska? Secure funding for vital research on pollinator communities and their impact on northern berry production. This grant supports studies critical for understanding and mitigating climate change effects on Arctic ecosystems.
Secure Funding for Coastal Marsh Research & Climate Impact
This grant supports research into how rising sea levels impact coastal marsh ecosystems and soil carbon. Eligible entities can secure funding to study marsh transgression rates, carbon sources, and stability across different elevation gradients.
Fund Research for Great Lakes Fish & Habitat Restoration
Are you a CESU Partner in the Great Lakes region? This funding supports research into the diets and growth of larval fish to improve understanding and restoration of crucial nursery habitats in the St. Clair Detroit Rivers System.
Get Grants for Wildlife Research & Conservation
This grant funds research on how human food sources impact black bear behavior in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Organizations can partner with the Geological Survey to investigate these human-wildlife interactions.
Get Funding for Your Earth Science Initiative!
Non-profit organizations focused on earth science education and outreach are eligible for funding to support initiatives like the Earth Science Week. This grant will help you connect scientists with the public, fostering learning and appreciation for earth sciences.
Fund Your Ecosystem Research: Great Lakes Grants
Are you a CESU partner with expertise in microbial genomics and ecosystem restoration? This grant supports cutting-edge research using advanced tools to analyze microbial communities in degraded Great Lakes ecosystems and their role in restoration efforts.