Greenacres Foundation Research Grants (Ecology & Environment)

About this program

Greenacres Foundation (Cincinnati, OH) solicits research proposals ($50,000–$200,000) on ecology and the environment focused on improved invasive species mitigation (preferably reducing herbicide use), woodland restoration/preservation (especially oak forests), or the ecology of regenerative agricultural systems that provide habitat for native species. Eligible applicants are researchers, graduate students, and extension professionals from domestic nonprofit (501(c)(3)) organizations; projects must align with Greenacres’ mission, emphasize translational outcomes and knowledge-sharing with landowners/managers, and be completable within 48 months. Awards must result in peer‑reviewed open‑access publications and do not cover indirect costs; Greenacres land is available for research by request. The two‑step application requires a one‑page LOI (anticipated opening Jan 2027, deadline Feb 2027) with question, approach, and budget estimate; LOIs are reviewed within three weeks and invited applicants will submit a full RFP within eight weeks.