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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David F. Ludwig Memorial Student Travel Award Grant Association for Environmental Health & Sciences Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The David F. Ludwig Memorial Student Travel Award, offered by the AEHS Foundation, supports undergraduate and graduate students in ecological research.	Not published	Up to $1K
Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies Grant Cave Conservancy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Graduate Fellowship in Karst Studies, offered by the Cave Conservancy Foundation, supports research on cave and karst systems.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Edgar P. & Nona B. McKinney Foundation: Research Grant Edgar P & Nona B McKinney Charitbale Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Edgar P. & Nona B. McKinney Foundation supports charitable, educational, and religious organizations, primarily funding research in mathematics, geography, climatology, meteorology, geology, and astronomy at the University of Wisconsin…	Not published	$5K – $10K
Robert M. Cluff Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IAGLR Scholarship Grant International Association for Great Lakes Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The IAGLR Scholarship supports promising Ph.D. students conducting research on large lakes, facilitating academic excellence in Great Lakes science.	Not published	Up to $2K
David M. Dolan Scholarship Grant International Association for Great Lakes Research · Foundation Not published · $3K The David M. Dolan Scholarship, offered by the International Association for Great Lakes Research, supports master's and Ph.D. students engaged in applied environmental statistics and modeling related to the Great Lakes.	Not published	$3K
NASA Microplastics Research and Education Center - MIRO Award Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Not published · $5M The Microplastics Research and Education Center will explore and detect microplastics in: Building capacity of Alaska and Arctic Waterways Analytics (AAWA) lab at APU for microplastics detection and remote sensing ocean surface anomalies…	Not published	$5M
Edward C. Roy Jr. Award For Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching Grant American Geosciences Institute Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in K-8 Earth Science Teaching, established by the American Geosciences Institute, honors educators who demonstrate exceptional leadership in earth science education.	Not published	Up to $4K
Charles S. Falkenberg Award Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles S. Falkenberg Award, established in 2002, honors early to mid-career scientists who enhance public understanding of Earth science's importance.	Not published	Varies
Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Polk County Engineering/Geological Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards $3,000 to high school seniors from select Polk County schools who maintain a 3.0 GPA and plan to study Engineering or Geological…	Not published	Up to $3K
Antoinette Lierman Medlin Scholarship (Energy Geology Division) Grant Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Antoinette Lierman Medlin Scholarship, administered by the Geological Society of America, supports graduate students in coal science. It offers two awards: $2000 for laboratory research and $1500 for fieldwork.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Kerry Kelts Student Research Awards (Limnogeology Division) Grant Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Kerry Kelts Student Research Awards, offered by the Geological Society of America, support undergraduate and graduate research in limnogeology, limnology, and paleolimnology.	Not published	$2K
Dudley and Marion Bolyard Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AGU Michael H. Freilich Student Visualization Competition Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · $3K The AGU Michael H. Freilich Student Visualization Competition supports students in data visualization, enabling them to creatively present complex scientific problems.	Not published	$3K
The Gene M. Shoemaker Scholarship Grant American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) · Foundation Not published · $3K The Gene M. Shoemaker Scholarship, offered by the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), aims to support graduate students in Texas pursuing earth science degrees.	Not published	$3K
Farouk El-Baz Student Research Award Grant Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Farouk El-Baz Student Research Award, presented by the Geological Society of America (GSA), aims to support graduate and senior undergraduate students in their desert studies.	Not published	Varies
RESESS (Research Experience for Undergraduates in Solid Earth Science) Unavco Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An undergraduate research internship program primarily focused on increasing diversity in the geosciences.	Not published	Varies
USIP (Undergraduate Student Internship Program) Unavco Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An internship program that brings in graduate and upper-level undergraduate students to work with UNAVCO staff on geodetic and geoscience research and communications projects.	Not published	Varies
Northeastern Section: Stephen G. Pollock Undergraduate Student Research Grants Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Northeastern Section of the Geological Society of America provides undergraduate research grants to students in its geographic area. These grants, up to $1,500, support individual research projects aimed at presentation at GSA meetings.	Not published	Up to $2K
C. Elmo and Kathleen W. Brown Field Camp Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Petroleum Geoscientists Fund for Undergraduate Field Experience and Research Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A new fund initiated and started by a group of industry career geoscientists to support undergraduate field experience and research. One of a small number of sources of field camp financial support.	Not published	Varies
CFP- Exploratory Research Grant Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFP- Exploratory Research Grant offered by the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) supports innovative research in environmental and biological sciences.	Not published	Varies
Gerald M. Friedman Fund Grant Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerald M. Friedman Fund Grant, established in 2002, honors the contributions of Gerald M. Friedman to sedimentary geology. It supports graduate students in their research and travel for professional development.	Not published	Varies
Stone/Hollberg Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	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.

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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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