Best Geology Grants in Idaho

Private, predominantly undergraduate colleges and universities in Idaho conducting original natural sciences research can apply for up to US $70,000 to support direct research costs. Grants from M J Murdock Charitable Trust help fund minor equipment, supplies, faculty and undergraduate summer stipends, and essential research travel, including geology and related fields.

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.

Idaho organizations and agencies working in waste management and related environmental fields can access recognition and support through the Air & Waste Management Association’s Richard I. Stessel Waste Management Award. Idaho geology and environmental professionals whose work advances waste science, regulation, prevention, or education may be eligible for this annual honor.

Graduate students in geological sciences at Idaho universities can seek partial thesis research funding, about US $2,500, through the Geological Society of America’s GSA Graduate Student Research Grants. GSA supports diverse geoscience fields including geology, hydrology, and geochemistry for members enrolled in North or Central American institutions, which may include Idaho-based geology programs.

Individuals conducting nonprofit field research in geology or related mountain sciences, particularly in Pacific Northwest regions, can apply for the Mazama Research Grant Program to support their studies. Focused on mountain environments and human interactions with them, Mazamas invites researchers, students, and educators, including those based in Idaho, to pursue projects in areas like glaciology, ecology, and high-altitude science.

Idaho geology and environmental health organizations can access funding through the Burroughs Wellcome Fund for projects linking climate change and human health, with awards of US $2,500 - US $50,000. Eligible efforts may include interdisciplinary research, climate and health communication, community outreach, or planning for extreme weather and health system disruptions in Canada and the U.S.