EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants
The EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants from Cornell University fund urgent, collaborative sustainability research projects with rapid turnaround and real-world impact.
Funder: Cornell University
Due Dates: Rolling (Always Open)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per award; up to four awards per academic year; project duration less than 12 months.
Summary: Rapid, flexible funding for urgent, innovative sustainability research or action by Cornell Atkinson Faculty Fellows and EDF collaborators.
Key Information: Proposals are reviewed within two weeks; funds are released quickly; only Cornell Atkinson Faculty Fellows eligible as PIs.
Description
The EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants program is a partnership between the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to provide rapid, agile funding for time-sensitive sustainability research or action. The initiative targets urgent opportunities where quick scientific or policy engagement can have significant real-world impact. Projects are expected to be short-term (less than 12 months), collaborative between Cornell Atkinson Faculty Fellows and EDF staff, and focused on delivering concrete, actionable outcomes that advance sustainability and can influence policy or practice.
