Research Grants Coming Up in September

September brings a strong month for research funding across education, environmental science, and the humanities. Whether your team is planning a collaborative study, diving into geospatial work, or editing foundational texts, these opportunities are worth your attention. The funders below are looking for serious research partners, and several have early deadlines.

Indiana Geographic Information Office: Grant for Educational Institutions Using Geospatial Technology

If your school or nonprofit is working with geographic information systems or spatial data, IGIO is funding projects that expand geospatial learning and research. This grant supports applied geospatial work, improved access to geographic data, and stronger practices in data management. Up to $150,000 is available. Deadline is September 10. Apply here

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Research Grant for Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Government Entities

NYSDEC is funding research on harmful algal blooms in New York State, including prevention, causes, monitoring, and outreach. This is a reimbursement grant for research projects that expand capacity and build collaboration across the state. Deadline is September 15. Apply here

Spencer Foundation: Research Planning Grant for Education Researchers and Collaborative Teams

The Spencer Foundation is funding collaborative teams of scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and community partners to plan ambitious research on educational equity. You get 12 to 18 months to develop a large-scale study. This grant is a stepping stone to Spencer's larger Transformative Research program. Up to $75,000. Deadline is September 16. Apply here

National Endowment for the Humanities: Grant for Humanities Research Organizations Editing and Translating Foundational Texts

NEH is supporting collaborative teams of at least two scholars who edit, annotate, and translate foundational texts in American history and culture or Western civilization. Funded work includes editorial research, travel to collections, and digital or print editions. Up to $300,000. Deadline is September 16. Apply here

National Endowment for the Humanities: Grant for Humanities Research Nonprofits and Academic Institutions

This NEH program funds collaborative research projects that produce scholarly publications, digital projects, or international collaborations. Focus areas are American history and culture or Western civilization. Up to $250,000. Deadline is September 16. Apply here

National Endowment for the Humanities: Grant for Humanities Research Organizations and Institutions

NEH is also funding teams of scholars working on humanities research that leads to coauthored books, edited volumes, journal issues, digital publications, or scholarly websites. Projects may be single-field or interdisciplinary. Up to $250,000. Deadline is September 16. Apply here

If any of these funders align with work your team is planning, we'd love to hear from you. Reply and let us know which relationship you're most focused on building this quarter.

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