The Joy of Discovery Seed Grant Program from University of Missouri CAFNR funds early-stage interdisciplinary research to help faculty generate data for competitive federal grant proposals.
Research Seed Grant Program supports Maine researchers with interdisciplinary projects aligned with NASA and Maine technology priorities, building collaborations and groundwork for larger funding proposals.
The Faculty Seed Grant from the Iowa Space Grant Consortium funds new, NASA-aligned research projects at Iowa institutions, emphasizing sustainability, student engagement, and STEM workforce development.
The Welch Foundation's Catalyst for Discovery Program Grants support ambitious, cross-disciplinary chemical research at Texas institutions to drive fundamental scientific advances.
Supporting Pathways for Advancement, Research and Knowledge (SPARK) supports ACES assistant professors’ interdisciplinary exploratory research to generate preliminary data for external funding proposals.
Supports innovative, early-stage research in cave and karst science at U.S. institutions, with a focus on foundational work and alignment with National Park Service priorities.