EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants
The EDF & Cornell Atkinson Rolling Fast Grants fund urgent, innovative sustainability research or action projects with rapid turnaround to address pressing environmental challenges.
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: Provides 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 joint initiative between the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). It is designed to provide rapid, flexible funding for time-sensitive, short-term sustainability research or action that responds to urgent opportunities or needs. The program supports projects that advance sustainability through creative and timely research or initiatives, enabling quick responses to pressing environmental challenges, particularly those with potential for real-world policy or practice impact.
