Best Geology Grants in Vermont

The AEG K-14 Education Fund Grant supports geological education across K-14 levels, including elementary, middle, high schools, and community colleges. Established by the AEG Foundation, its purpose is to encourage innovative teaching methods in geology through hands-on activities and professional demonstrations. Grants are available to accredited educators and institutions in the U.S. While AEG membership is encouraged, it is not mandatory. The fund excludes support for political activities and overhead costs.

U.S. citizens pursuing graduate study in geology or related physical sciences at participating universities can apply for Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity; awards are US $27,000 annually for stipend and program support. Fellows must study full-time, complete required summer internships, and remain in approved STEM fields, including geology-focused programs in Vermont.

Individuals, organizations, and agencies working in waste management can be honored for outstanding scientific, regulatory, or educational achievements through the Richard I. Stessel Waste Management Award in Vermont and beyond. Focused on environmental stewardship, the Air & Waste Management Association invites waste and geology-related professionals to be recognized for minimizing waste impacts and advancing cleaner practices.

Graduate students conducting geology or geoscience thesis research at universities in Vermont and across North and Central America can receive approximately US $2,500 to support their projects. Geological Society of America offers these grants to GSA-member master’s and doctoral students, with broad geological subfields eligible and an emphasis on research and career development.

Organizations and researchers working on climate change and human health in Vermont can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 for small, early-stage projects. Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports efforts connecting biomedical science with ecological and geological thinking, extreme weather preparedness, sustainable health systems, and public outreach at the climate–health intersection, including geology-related work.

Graduate students in geology and related earth sciences who are Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumni can receive up to US $30,000 to spend a year completing their Ph.D. dissertation. Institute for Citizens & Scholars provides this support, which may benefit Vermont scholars working in eligible physical science fields.