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Water, Landscape, and Critical Zone Processes

Funds research on Earth's near-surface β€” how water, landforms and chemistry interact, and how that layer responds to change.

OpenNational Science FoundationUnited States

This programme funds research on the thin near-surface layer where rock, water, air and life meet, and on how it responds when conditions change.

The focus is the interplay between hydrologic, geomorphic and geochemical processes, and how together they regulate the structure and function of the Earth's near surface. Those processes drive weathering and soil formation, control how much water there…

The Earth's near-surface environment and its response to change β€” the interplay of hydrologic, geomorphic and geochemical processes that drive weathering and soil development, control water availability and quality, and help regulate the climate system.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$23.9M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: 25-519Source: www.grants.gov