Best Geology Grants in Wisconsin

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 GFSD universities can apply for Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity, with awards of US $27,000 annually. Support includes a multi-year fellowship and required paid summer internships, which may benefit Wisconsin students focused on geology and related STEM fields.

Graduate students in geological sciences conducting thesis research at universities in Wisconsin and across North and Central America can receive approximately US $2,500 in partial research support. Geological Society of America grants fund a wide range of geoscience topics and strongly encourage participation from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who are GSA members.

Individual researchers, students, and educators conducting nonprofit field studies in Pacific Northwest mountain environments can receive Mazamas support for geology, glaciology, ecology, and related research. Wisconsin-based geology researchers working in these regions may be eligible to fund scientific projects on mountain ecosystems, geological features, freshwater systems, or human interactions with these landscapes.

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities offering education or STEM-related programs in the greater Chicago area may be eligible for Brinson Foundation grants supporting literacy, STEM education, student health, and career preparation. Wisconsin organizations with geology or related STEM education initiatives serving Chicago-area populations may be considered and must begin with a Letter of Inquiry.

Organizations and research teams working on climate change, environmental health, or related geology and planetary-scale science in Wisconsin can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 to explore climate change impacts on human health. Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports early-stage, cross-disciplinary projects, including public health, urban planning, extreme weather preparedness, and climate-health communication efforts in Canada and the U.S.

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 offers this MMUF Dissertation Grant to support candidates at the final writing stage across the U.S., including Wisconsin.