Research Funding

Faculty, staff and student activities in the Nature Preserve often involve research on ecosystems and wildlife, or focus on habitat restoration and environmental education. Funding opportunities to support these activities are available from a variety of public and private agencies that work at local, state and national levels. The following list includes links to grant searching portals or tools, as well as certain agencies with funding opportunities related to environmental research, restoration and education.

• Illinois Department of Natural Resources – special wildlife funds grant program
• FedCenter Environmental Protection Agency – natural resources related grants list
• Grants.gov – portal for federal grant listings and applications
• National Science Foundation
• Environmental Protection Agency – environmental education grants
• Grant Forward – SIUE’s funding search tool