Earth Science Grants

Last updated August 17, 2026

There are currently 171 active earth science grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	AAPG Foundation Field Camp Scholarship Grant	American Association of Petroleum	Rolling	Up to $3K
Foundation	Paul F. Boulos Excellence in Computational Hydraulics/Hydrology Award Grant	Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors Foundation (AEESP Foundation)	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	GSA/ZEISS Research Award	Geological Society of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Pavel S. Molchanov Climate Communications Prize	American Geophysical Union	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AGeS 3: Advancing Geochronology Science, Spaces, and Systems	The Geological Society of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Laboratory Investigation of Chlorine-Mediated Methane Removal Pathways to Advance Model Development	Spark Climate Solutions	Rolling	$80K – $2M
Federal	Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships	U.S. National Science Foundation	Rolling	From $20.2M
Foundation	Specialized Research Grants	The Geological Society of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIPG National Undergraduate Scholarship Grant	American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG)	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Foundation	Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) Scholarship Grant	Society of Exploration Geophysicists	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	WMU College of Arts and Sciences: Climate Change Graduate Research Scholarship Grant	Western Michigan University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oil Spill Recovery Institute (OSRI): Graduate Research Fellowships	Prince William Sound Science &	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Donald L. Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Improvements to Modeling Climate Data in Demand Forecasting Grant	California Energy Commission	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ohio Geology Student Research Grant Program	Ohio Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Pathfinder Fellowship	Consortium of Universities for The	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mathematical Geosciences Student Awards (MG) Grant	International Association for Mathematical Geosciences (IAMG)	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	North-Central Section: Undergraduate Student Research Grants	Geological Society of America	Rolling	$750
Foundation	Green Foundation Postdoctoral Scholarship Grant	Cecil H & Ida M Green Foundation for Earth Sciences	Rolling	$78K
Foundation	NC Sea Grant – NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellowship	North Carolina Sea Grant	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Teacher of the Year Award	Rocky Mountain Section American Assoc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grant for Elizabeth and Frederick White Research Conferences	Australian Academy of Science	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	NAGT Sponsorships Grant	National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship Program	Ucar Exchange	Rolling	Varies

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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