To better understand the application status of geological science funding projects and improve the quality of project proposals and final reports, this article analyzes the application, review, and funding situation of geological science projects (Application code D02) in 2025. Over the past five years, the number of applications for key projects has fluctuated and declined, while the number of applications for general projects, Young Scientists Fund (A), Young Scientists Fund (B), and Regional Science Fund projects has been growing continuously. In particular, the number of applications for Young Scientists Fund (C) has seen a significant increase compared with 2024. There are 5 sub-disciplines where the total number of applications for general projects, Young Scientists Fund (C), and Regional Science Fund projects exceeds 400. Universities and research institutes remain the main applicants for these three types of projects. In terms of funding, the total awarded number and amount of the “General-Young Scientists (C)-Regional” projects both slightly increased compared with 2024. During the project review process, it was identified that failure to provide relevant materials as required remains the primary reason for project rejection. Additionally, a review was conducted on the project progress reports submitted in January 2025 and the conclusion reports of projects completed by the end of 2024, summarizing the major advancements and achievements made in fields such as life and environmental evolution, the composition and tectonic evolution of Earth, resources and energy, Quaternary geology, hydrogeology and engineering geology, and technical support sub-discipline.