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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UCAR Next Generation Fellowships Ucar Exchange · Foundation Not published · Varies These fellowships offer early career scientists and doctoral students the opportunity to learn alongside leaders in their fields and bring an infusion of fresh ideas and new perspectives to the organization.	Not published	Varies
Percy Sladen Memorial Fund Grants The Linnean Society of London · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,000 The Percy Sladen Memorial Fund Grants, supported by The Linnean Society of London, provide funding for specific research projects in the life and earth sciences, particularly for fieldwork abroad.	Not published	Up to £2,000
Jack Kleinman Memorial Award for Volcano Research Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An award representing a partnership between GSA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to recognize early-career scientists conducting high-impact research in volcanology.	Not published	Varies
Geochemistry Group Student Travel Bursary Grant The Geological Society of London · Foundation Not published · Up to £500 The Geochemistry Group Student Travel Bursary supports postgraduate researchers at UK institutions to attend geochemistry meetings, either domestically or internationally.	Not published	Up to £500
Richard Hay Student Paper/Poster Award Grant Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $650 The Richard Hay Student Paper/Poster Award, offered by the Geological Society of America, supports undergraduate and graduate students presenting research in geoarchaeology at the annual GSA meeting.	Not published	Up to $650
Undergraduate Student Research Grants Geological Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Research grants offered by GSA Sections for undergraduate and graduate students.	Not published	Varies
Field Camp Grant Geological Society of Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant to support field camp activities. Limited details available from the website.	Not published	Varies
W. L. Minckley Memorial Grant Desert Fishes Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $400 The W. L. Minckley Memorial Grant honors W. L. Minckley's contributions to desert fish conservation in North America.	Not published	Up to $400
AISES ExxonMobil Geosciences (Field Work) Scholarship Program Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AISES ExxonMobil Geosciences Scholarship Program supports undergraduate, MS, and PhD students who are members of AISES and pursuing geosciences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Student Dinner Fund Geological Society of Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies A funding opportunity to support student dinners. Limited details available from the website.	Not published	Varies
Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award Grant American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Inspirational Geoscience Educator Award, presented by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation, recognizes exceptional higher-education professors in geoscience.	Not published	$10K
René M. Vandervelde Research Grant Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences · Foundation Not published · $1K The René M. Vandervelde Research Grant, offered by the Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences, provides $1000 annually to support students and researchers in marine paleontology, geology, or stratigraphy of the Late Cretaceous…	Not published	$1K
Edmond M. Dewan Young Scientist Scholarship Grant American Geophysical Union · Foundation Not published · $1K The Dewan Young Scientist Scholarship, offered by AGU, supports graduate students pursuing research in atmospheric sciences and space physics.	Not published	$1K
Clay Minerals Society Marilyn and Sturges W. Bailey Distinguished Member Award Grant Clay Minerals Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The Clay Minerals Society Marilyn and Sturges W. Bailey Distinguished Member Award honors outstanding contributions to clay mineralogy through original research.	Not published	$2K
Rex Monahan Geological Scholarship Grant American Institute of Professional Geologists - Colorado Section · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Rex Monahan Geological Scholarship, funded by the Colorado Section of the AIPG, supports students pursuing geoscience degrees at Colorado colleges.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Norman H. Foster Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AAPG Funding American Association of Petroleum · Foundation Not published · Varies Maintain and grow a permanent non-profit foundation supporting educational and scientific activities in the field of geology. We receive dozens of requests for funding each year.	Not published	Varies
Sanders Student Research Grant Society for Sedimentary Geology (SEPM) · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sanders Student Research Grant, named after sedimentologist John E. Sanders, supports student research in coastal and environmental geology.	Not published	$500
On To the Future (OTF) Diversity Awards Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grassroots initiative that has helped more than 500 students from underrepresented groups in the geosciences attend their first GSA Annual Meeting.	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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