Applications are due on Monday, November 30, 2026 by 11:59pm PT.
Scope
The focus of this Request for Proposals in the Nature Solution Area is the formidable challenges that the loss and degradation of nature represent for ecosystems and people globally—and the identification of opportunities to implement solutions to this central element of sustainability. The Planning Grant Request for Proposals is for activities that foster collaborations across faculty and build powerful external partnerships with an aim of developing Integrative Project proposals within nine months.
Teams with a clear idea for a future Integrative Project are invited to submit a Planning Grant proposal for support to further develop the idea and necessary partnerships.
See the full Request for Proposal for more details.
Eligibility
Proposals must be submitted by an individual or interdisciplinary team of PI-eligible Stanford University active faculty. Faculty may not submit more than one proposal in which they are the lead PI.
Award Amount & Duration
Funding available is up to $50,000 for a 9-month Planning Grant.
Between 4 and 6 grants are anticipated during this award cycle.
No-cost extensions will not be available.
Workshop
Join us November 3 from 10:00am to 2:00pm to learn more about this RFP and Integrative Projects, and to discuss potential project ideas with colleagues. Please RSVP by October 27, 2026. For more information, see the RFP.
Contacts
For questions about requirements or submitting an application, please email the Director of Grant Programs, Sarah Sandoval (slsand@stanford.edu).
More information can be found in the full Request for Proposal.
Nature Solution Area - RFP for Planning Grants
Applications are due on Monday, November 30, 2026 by 11:59pm PT.
Scope
The focus of this Request for Proposals in the Nature Solution Area is the formidable challenges that the loss and degradation of nature represent for ecosystems and people globally—and the identification of opportunities to implement solutions to this central element of sustainability. The Planning Grant Request for Proposals is for activities that foster collaborations across faculty and build powerful external partnerships with an aim of developing Integrative Project proposals within nine months.
Teams with a clear idea for a future Integrative Project are invited to submit a Planning Grant proposal for support to further develop the idea and necessary partnerships.
See the full Request for Proposal for more details.
Eligibility
Proposals must be submitted by an individual or interdisciplinary team of PI-eligible Stanford University active faculty. Faculty may not submit more than one proposal in which they are the lead PI.
Award Amount & Duration
Funding available is up to $50,000 for a 9-month Planning Grant.
Between 4 and 6 grants are anticipated during this award cycle.
No-cost extensions will not be available.
Workshop
Join us November 3 from 10:00am to 2:00pm to learn more about this RFP and Integrative Projects, and to discuss potential project ideas with colleagues. Please RSVP by October 27, 2026. For more information, see the RFP.
Contacts
For questions about requirements or submitting an application, please email the Director of Grant Programs, Sarah Sandoval (slsand@stanford.edu).
More information can be found in the full Request for Proposal.