EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants
Internal — Cornell University only
EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants from Cornell University support urgent, collaborative sustainability research for rapid real-world environmental impact.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates: Rolling (Proposals accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: Modest, rapid-response grants for short-term, time-sensitive projects; specific award size not published—see program page for details.
Summary: Rapid-response grants support urgent, collaborative sustainability research at Cornell with near-term, real-world impact, in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund.
Key Information: Only Cornell-affiliated PIs eligible; collaboration with EDF is expected.
Description
The EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants provide rapid, flexible funding for Cornell researchers to address urgent environmental and climate challenges. Offered by the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability in partnership with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), these grants are designed to support innovative, impact-oriented projects that require a nimble response to emerging opportunities, especially where quick action can significantly enhance real-world outcomes. The program is part of Cornell Atkinson’s research-to-impact ecosystem and complements larger, deadline-driven funding opportunities by supporting time-sensitive, collaborative work—often with a focus on generating actionable science, informing policy, or responding to external requests.
