Best Geology Grants in Delaware

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.

Delaware geology and related STEM students can access funding for graduate study and paid internships through Graduate Fellowships for STEM Diversity, with awards of US $27,000 annually. Qualified U.S. citizens in astronomy, geology, physics, chemistry, computer science, materials science, math, biomedical engineering, and related engineering fields at participating universities may be eligible.

Delaware geology and environmental organizations or agencies working in waste management can access funding recognition through the Air & Waste Management Association’s Richard I. Stessel Waste Management Award. This national award honors outstanding achievements in waste management science, regulation, prevention, or education, and Delaware-based professionals or agencies contributing to cleaner environments may be eligible.

Graduate students in geological sciences at universities in Delaware and across North and Central America can seek approximately US $2,500 to support master’s or doctoral thesis research. Geological Society of America grants fund a wide range of geoscience topics, with eligibility restricted to GSA members enrolled in earth science graduate programs with a geologic component.

Delaware geology and environmental organizations can access funding through the Burroughs Wellcome Fund for projects connecting climate change and human health, with awards of US $2,500 - US $50,000. Eligible efforts may include interdisciplinary research, resilience planning for extreme weather, sustainable health systems, or public outreach and education on climate-health impacts across the U.S. and Canada.

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship alumni who are Ph.D. candidates in geology or related physical sciences can receive up to US $30,000 to spend a year completing their dissertation. Grants from Institute for Citizens & Scholars support candidates who have finished coursework and exams and are ready to focus on writing in Delaware and nationwide.