Research Grants
Scientific research, academic studies, and R&D funding opportunities.
Unlock Funding for Wildlife Disease Research
Are you a CESU partner with expertise in spatial risk factor analysis? This funding opportunity supports the investigation, refinement, and development of predictive modeling techniques for disease ecology.
Get Funding for Polar Bear Research: USGS Grant
This USGS grant supports research partners evaluating polar bear diets in the southern Beaufort Sea, focusing on how changing sea ice impacts their food sources. If you're involved in ecological research, this funding can help uncover critical insights into polar bear adaptability and survival.
Unlock Funding for Vegetation Data Projects
This USGS grant supports projects focused on collecting and analyzing vegetation plot data to advance the U.S. National Vegetation Classification. Businesses involved in ecological research or data management can access funds for their specialized initiatives.
Get Grant Funding for Ecosystem Research in the West
Are you a CESU partner looking to conduct critical research? This grant from the U.S. Geological Survey funds studies on plague's impact on western U.S. ecosystems, protecting endangered species and understanding broader ecological effects.
Fund Your Wetland Research: Grants Available!
This grant is for researchers and organizations focused on quantifying water flow in Mat-Su Valley wetlands. Funding will support detailed hydrologic modeling to understand wetland contributions to stream base flows, vital for aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
Get Funding for Wildlife Research & Data Analysis
This grant is for researchers and institutions looking to fund studies on wildlife resources, specifically by establishing historical baselines and analyzing genetic variation. Funds can be used for museum database research, re-surveying small mammals, and comprehensive data analysis.
Unlock Funding for Climate Resilience Research
Small businesses partnering with the Desert Southwest CESU can secure funding for vital research on environmental change. This opportunity supports developing tools and techniques to help natural systems and human communities adapt to climate impacts.
Get Funding for Wildfire Research in the West!
Western Geographic Science Center is seeking CESU partners to research wildfire risk and fire adaptation in the Western U.S. Receive funding to investigate how communities and individuals can become more resilient to wildfires through social and biophysical studies.
Unlock Funding for Environmental Research Grants
Eligible CESU partners can secure funding for vital research into the physiological stress responses of polar bears facing environmental changes. This grant supports the development of analytical methods and cortisol profiles to understand the impact of a changing Arctic on these iconic animals.
Get Funding for Everglades Ecosystem Research
Are you a researcher or organization focused on ecological science in South Florida and the Caribbean? This grant offers funding to study and model the impact of invasive species on the Everglades ecosystem, supporting vital restoration efforts.
Get Funding for Climate Change Forest Research
If you're a CESU partner, this grant funds collaborative research with USGS scientists to study climate change-driven forest die-offs using remote sensing. Your work will contribute to understanding impacts on ecosystem services, wildlife, and wildfire interactions.
Unlock Funding for Great Lakes Fisheries Research
This grant from the USGS is for researchers and organizations studying food webs and fisheries production in Lake Erie. Funds will support critical research to inform natural resource management and boost the region's largest fishery.
Get Funding: Research Climate Change Impact
This grant is for CESU partners to conduct vital research synthesizing climate change impacts on wildlife. Secure funding to contribute to critical scientific understanding and conservation efforts.
Boost Your Business: Grants for Research & Innovation
Are you a research institution or business focused on environmental science and resource management? This grant supports projects assessing resource conditions, tracking declines due to climate change, and developing advanced statistical methods for robust data analysis on federal lands.
Get Funding for Wildlife Disease Research in the West
This grant is for researchers and institutions in the Pacific Northwest to study Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae in small ruminant hosts. Funding supports genomic sequencing and analysis to develop management strategies for controlling disease in bighorn sheep populations.
Get Funding for Wildlife Disease Research with CESU
This funding opportunity is for CESU partners looking to conduct scientific research and provide technical assistance in wildlife pathogen discovery using advanced sequencing technologies. Businesses can receive support for investigating wildlife diseases, from detection to management, enhancing our understanding of animal health.
Get Funding for Wildlife Habitat & Economic Growth
Wyoming-based organizations and CESU partners can access funds to research and manage Greater Sage-Grouse habitats, integrating wildlife, restoration, and economic factors. This initiative aims to inform crucial regional and local land management decisions.
Get Grant Funding for Wildlife Conservation Research
Non-profit CESU partners can receive funding to conduct crucial molecular genetic analysis for New England cottontails. This research will inform vital conservation efforts for the declining species.
Get Funding for Climate Change Research & Coastal Resilience
Calling all Pacific Northwest organizations! Secure funding for crucial research and technical assistance focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems.
Unlock Funding for Scientific Data & Research Projects
This grant is for eligible CESU partners looking to georeference and organize valuable USGS museum specimens. Funds will support a project that digitizes and maps a significant collection of fauna from Western Federal lands, preserving crucial scientific data.