Earth Science Grants

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 163 active earth science grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 83 list an award amount, with a median of $3,000.

Grants tracked: 163; from 77 funders
Median award: $3,000; middle half $1,200–$10K
Total listed funding: $9.4M; across 83 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 6 with a published date

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Scholarships Geological Society of Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship opportunities available through the Geological Society of Nevada. Limited details available from the website.	Not published	Varies
Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program Grant American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Deana and Paul Strunk Military Veterans Scholarship Program offers financial aid ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 for veterans and military dependents pursuing geoscience degrees at accredited institutions.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Horton PhD Research Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Horton PhD Research Grant supports up to three Ph.D. students annually in hydrology and related fields, funded by the Robert E. Horton Fund.	Not published	Up to $10K
AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship Grant American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship supports undergraduate geoscience students in the U.S. by covering costs associated with essential field camp experiences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award Grant Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation) · Foundation Not published · $2K The Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award, administered by the AEESP Foundation, recognizes outstanding student research in computational hydraulics and hydrology.	Not published	$2K
GSA/ZEISS Research Award Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A research award recognizing and supporting outstanding geological research.	Not published	Varies
Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizing the Communication of Climate Science.	Not published	Varies
AGeS 3: Advancing Geochronology Science, Spaces, and Systems Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A multi-year micro-funding program aimed at supporting access to geochronology data, training, and expertise.	Not published	Varies
Laboratory Investigation of Chlorine-Mediated Methane Removal Pathways to Advance Model Development Spark Climate Solutions · Foundation Not published · $80K – $2M Spark Climate Solutions seeks proposals for laboratory studies to quantify key parameters relevant to chlorine-mediated methane removal pathways, directly informed by the needs of the modeling community.	Not published	$80K – $2M
Specialized Research Grants Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Additional specialized research grants available to graduate student research grant applicants.	Not published	Varies
AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship Grant American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship, provided by the American Institute of Professional Geologists, aims to support undergraduate students majoring in geological sciences.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarship Grant Society of Exploration Geophysicists · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarship promotes the study of geophysics and related fields, offering financial support to high school and college students with exceptional academic achievements.	Not published	$500 – $10K
WMU College of Arts and Sciences: Climate Change Graduate Research Scholarship Grant Western Michigan University · Foundation Not published · Varies The WMU College of Arts and Sciences offers the Climate Change Graduate Research Scholarship to support graduate students conducting research on the environmental impacts of climate change.	Not published	Varies
Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI): Graduate Research Fellowships Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI) in Cordova, Alaska annually awards graduate fellowships. We are soliciting proposals for two new graduate research fellowships.	Not published	Varies
Donald L. Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Donald L. Smith Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports full-time graduate students in Geology with a minimum 3.0 GPA, particularly those engaged in field geology for their master's thesis.	Not published	Varies
Improvements to Modeling Climate Data in Demand Forecasting Grant California Energy Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies Improvements to Modeling Climate Data in Demand Forecasting To meet California’s energy goals and produce a forecast which accounts for climate change, there is an urgent need to incorporate improved climate data, downscaled projections…	Not published	Varies
Ohio Geology Student Research Grant Program Ohio Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $3K The Ohio Geology Student Research Grant Program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, offers a $2,500 grant for the 2025–2026 academic year.	Not published	$3K
Pathfinder Fellowship Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Addressing a gap in graduate water science training, the Pathfinder Fellowship supported research that extended beyond a single field site or analytical approach.	Not published	Varies
Mathematical Geosciences Student Awards (MG) Grant International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG) · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Mathematical Geosciences Student Awards (MG) provide up to three scholarships annually for early career scientists in geomathematics, with a total budget of $7,500.	Not published	Up to $8K
North-Central Section: Undergraduate Student Research Grants Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 The North-Central Section of the Geological Society of America offers Undergraduate Student Research Grants to promote research opportunities.	Not published	$750
Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship Grant Cecil H & Ida M Green Foundation for Earth Sciences · Foundation Not published · $78K The Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship supports emerging Earth scientists with up to two annual appointments. It offers a one-year scholarship, renewable for a second year, contingent on performance.	Not published	$78K
NC Sea Grant – NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellowship North Carolina Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $10K The NC Sea Grant and NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellowship Program invites interdisciplinary proposals addressing critical focus areas such as sediment budgets, erosion, and habitat transformations.	Not published	$10K
Teacher of the Year Award Rocky Mountain Section American Assoc of Petroleum Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition for a teacher in the Rocky Mountain Section area that exhibits excellence in teaching earth science and the understanding of earth's resources.	Not published	Varies
Grant for Elizabeth and Frederick White Research Conferences Australian Academy of Science · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Elizabeth and Frederick White Research Conferences, supported by the Australian Academy of Science, aim to enhance understanding in physical and mathematical sciences related to Earth and space.	Not published	Up to $10K

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About earth science grants

Earth science grants fund research and education in geology, atmospheric and ocean science, hydrology, and Earth surface processes. The U.S. National Science Foundation's Directorate for Geosciences is the primary funder, supporting core research, instrumentation, and workforce programs, often in coordination with sister agencies NASA and NOAA. These awards support universities, research institutions, and education programs studying the Earth system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do earth science grants award?

Of the 163 earth science grants Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 83 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $3,000, and the middle half fall between $1,200 and $10K. The largest is $5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most earth science grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Geological Society of America Foundation (15), American Geophysical Union (14), Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation (10), Geological Society of America Inc (8), and National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) (7). In all, 77 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are earth science grants due?

Of 163 grants listed, 6 have a published upcoming deadline, 23 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 134 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for earth science?

Earth science grants fund research on the solid Earth, atmosphere, oceans, and freshwater systems, along with instrumentation and education programs. NSF's Directorate for Geosciences supports core research through divisions like Earth Sciences (EAR), and offers instrumentation and facilities funding plus workforce-development supplements. NASA and NOAA also fund Earth-system and environmental research and education.

Who funds earth science research and education?

The U.S. National Science Foundation is the leading funder through its Directorate for Geosciences, frequently collaborating with NASA and NOAA on research and education programs. NSF emphasizes integrating education and broadening participation into most research proposals. Professional societies and private foundations also offer smaller grants and scholarships for geoscience students and educators.

Are there grants for geoscience education and workforce programs?

Yes. NSF funds geoscience education and workforce development — including research experiences for post-baccalaureate students and supplements for veterans — and supports collaborations like NASA's GLOBE program. These programs aim to broaden participation and build the future geoscience workforce. Many research grants also expect education or outreach components, so build those into your proposal where relevant.

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