Geology Grants

Last updated October 18, 2026

Grantable tracks 115 active geology grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 65 list an award amount, with a median of $2,000.

Grants tracked: 115; from 45 funders
Median award: $2,000; middle half $1,200–$3,000
Total listed funding: $212K; across 65 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 0; 1 with a published date

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CSS Student Grants Program from our Memorial Funds Colorado Scientific Society · Foundation Not published · $600 – $1K The CSS Student Grants Program invites undergraduate and graduate students in geology-related fields to apply for research grants, with awards ranging from $600 to $1000 each.	Not published	$600 – $1K
South-Central Section: Student Research Grants Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The South-Central Section of the Geological Society of America provides competitive research grants for undergraduate students from institutions in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, and parts of Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Colorado School of Mines Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
National Speleological Society: Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship in Cave and Karst Studies Grant National Speleological Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The National Speleological Society (NSS) offers the Ralph W. Stone Graduate Fellowship in Cave and Karst Studies, providing $2,000 annually to two graduate students engaged in cave-related thesis research.	Not published	$2K
GSC Student Research Grant Geological Society of Connecticut · Foundation Not published · $500 The Geological Society of Connecticut offers the GSC Student Research Grant to support undergraduate and master’s students conducting geology-related fieldwork in Connecticut.	Not published	$500
Postgraduate Quaternary Conference Fund Grant Quaternary Research Association (QRA) · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,200 The Postgraduate Quaternary Conference Fund Grant supports postgraduate students' attendance at conferences and field meetings by covering registration, travel, accommodation, and subsistence costs.	Not published	Up to £1,200
Richard I. Gibson TRGS Travel Fund Grant Tobacco Root Geological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Richard I. Gibson TRGS Travel Fund, provided by the Tobacco Root Geological Society, supports travel expenses for students and young professionals to attend the TRGS summer field conference.	Not published	Up to $500
Brunton Award Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Brunton Award, sponsored by the Association for Women Geoscientists, encourages female geoscience students in their senior year or early graduate studies.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Spackman Award Grant Society for Organic Petrology · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Spackman Award, established by the Society for Organic Petrology, supports graduate students conducting research in organic petrology.	Not published	Up to $1K
Foundation of AIPG William J. Siok Graduate Scholarship Program Grant American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) · Foundation Not published · $5K The Foundation of AIPG William J. Siok Graduate Scholarship Program offers $5,000 to support graduate students in accredited geoscience programs.	Not published	$5K
Minnesota Section, Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Minnesota Section, Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Scholarship Fund offers scholarships for undergraduate studies in engineering or geology to Minnesota residents or students attending Minnesota colleges.	Not published	Up to $4K
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
Utah Chapter Student Research Scholarship Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AWG Utah Chapter Student Research Award offers scholarships up to $500 for graduate and undergraduate students presenting geoscience research at professional meetings.	Not published	Up to $500
Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker Impact Cratering Award Grant Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Eugene and Carolyn Shoemaker Impact Cratering Award offers $3000 for research on impact craters on Earth or other celestial bodies.	Not published	$3K
Robert M. Cluff Memorial Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · $750 The AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship supports young women pursuing geoscience careers by offering two annual scholarships of $750.	Not published	$750
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
AWG Chrysalis Scholarship Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The AWG Chrysalis Scholarship supports women geoscience graduate students whose education has faced significant interruptions due to life circumstances.	Not published	Up to $2K
Dudley and Marion Bolyard Scholarship Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Betty Skipp Research Award for Field Studies in the Rocky Mountains Grant Tobacco Root Geological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Betty Skipp Research Award supports women graduate students conducting original geological fieldwork in the Rocky Mountains.	Not published	Up to $1K
Martin L. Stout Scholarship Fund Grant AEG Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Martin L. Stout Scholarship Fund Grant supports students pursuing environmental and engineering geology at undergraduate and graduate levels.	Not published	Varies
Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award Grant Association for Women Geoscientists · Foundation Not published · $750 The Sand Student Research Presentation Travel Award supports women geoscience students in presenting their research at the Geological Society of America Annual Meeting.	Not published	$750
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

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About geology grants

Geology grants fund thesis research, field camps, instrumentation, and graduate study in the geological sciences. The Geological Society of America (GSA) has supported geoscience research since 1933 through its graduate student research grants, and the GSA Foundation manages more than 120 specialized funds; the National Science Foundation's Earth Sciences division funds larger research efforts. These awards primarily support students and researchers at universities and research institutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do geology grants award?

Of the 115 geology grants Grantable lists as of October 18, 2026, 65 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $2,000, and the middle half fall between $1,200 and $3,000. The largest is $50K. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most geology grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Association for Women Geoscientists (12), Geological Society of America Foundation (11), AEG Foundation (10), Geological Society of America Inc (9), and American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) (8). In all, 45 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are geology grants due?

Of 115 grants listed, 1 have a published upcoming deadline, 10 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 104 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What grants are available for geology?

Geology grants commonly support graduate thesis research, field camp scholarships, instrumentation, and specialized research topics. The GSA graduate student research grant program provides partial support for master's and doctoral thesis work, and the GSA Foundation administers field camp awards and over 120 specialized funds. NSF's Earth Sciences division funds larger faculty- and institution-led research projects.

Who funds geology research and students?

The Geological Society of America and the GSA Foundation are central funders for student research and field training, having supported thousands of geoscientists since 1933. The National Science Foundation funds broader research and instrumentation through its Earth Sciences division. Professional societies such as AAPG and various regional geological associations also offer student grants and scholarships.

Can graduate students apply for geology research grants?

Yes — graduate students are a primary audience. GSA graduate student research grants partially support master's and doctoral thesis research for students enrolled at universities in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Central America, and students may receive up to two GSA grants over their academic career. These awards supplement rather than fully fund research, so pair them with other sources. Check enrollment and eligibility rules before applying.

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