Geosciences in Illinois
Geosciences (47.050) awarded $88.8 million to recipients in Illinois in 148 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 1.6% of the program's national total. The University of Chicago received the most, $35.1 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$88.8 million
- Awards148
- Share of the program1.6%
- Rank among states12th of 54
- National total$5.4 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 42 | $15.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 40 | $18.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 39 | $17.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 39 | $19.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 37 | $17.6 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 24 | $35.1 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 68 | $29.1 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 9 | $8.1 million |
| Northern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 12 | $7.1 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 6 | $2.5 million |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 4 | $1.5 million |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Businesses | 2 | $996,676 |
| The Trustees of Wheaton College | Colleges and universities | 2 | $543,762 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 2 | $449,906 |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 1 | $397,498 |
Open opportunities under this program
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
- GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)
- Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
- NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL)
- Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)
- Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
See all 24 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Geosciences money goes to Illinois?
$88.8 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 148 awards. Illinois ranks 12th of 54 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Geosciences money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is The University of Chicago, with $35.1 million in 24 awards. Next are University of Illinois and Northwestern University.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 24 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Geosciences in other states
Other large programs in Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant