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FOIA Request Generator

The Freedom of Information Act is one of the most powerful tools citizens have. Use this generator to create properly formatted FOIA requests targeting the agencies and topics most relevant to weather modification and geoengineering transparency.

What is FOIA?

The Freedom of Information Act (5 USC § 552) gives you the legal right to request records from any federal agency. Most states have equivalent laws for state agencies. Agencies must respond within 20 business days. Fee waivers are available for public interest requests.

Generate a FOIA request

Select an agency and topic, fill in your details, and we'll generate a properly formatted FOIA letter you can send.

Pre-built templates

These templates are ready to use with the generator above. Each targets specific document types and legal citations.

Weather Modification Permits & Activities

Request all weather modification permits, applications, and activity reports filed in your state or region.

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Tip: NOAA is required to collect these reports but the GAO found a 78% error rate. Your FOIA may uncover reports that were filed but never properly reviewed.

Cloud Seeding Flight Data

Request flight logs, routes, and dispersal records for cloud seeding aircraft operating in your area.

FAANOAATexas TDLRColorado CWCBIdaho DWRND ARB

Tip: Cross-reference the tail numbers you receive with the FAA registry (which SkyLedger already does) to identify the operators. This is how you connect flights to companies.

Geoengineering Research Grants & Funding

Request records of government-funded geoengineering and stratospheric aerosol injection research.

NSFDOENOAAEPA

Tip: ICAN's FOIA already uncovered a $400K NSF grant for SAI research. There may be more. Cast a wide net with 'solar radiation management' and 'stratospheric aerosol' as search terms.

NOAA Weather Modification Activity Reports Database

Request the complete NOAA weather modification activity reports database for your state.

NOAA

Tip: The GAO found NOAA makes 'no effort to seek out unreported weather modification experiments.' Your FOIA may reveal activities that were never properly reported.

Atmospheric Sampling & Monitoring Data

Request government atmospheric monitoring data, particularly for metals and aerosols.

EPANOAA

Tip: EPA Administrator Zeldin ordered the agency to compile everything they know about contrails and geoengineering. FOIA the results.

Military Weather Modification Programs

Request records of DOD/Air Force weather modification research, operations, and capabilities.

DOD

Tip: DOD requests take longer and may invoke national security exemptions. Be specific. Expect partial redactions but request everything — the redactions themselves are informative.

State Weather Modification Permits

Request state-level permits and approvals for weather modification operations.

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Tip: State FOIA laws vary. Most require a response within 5-10 business days. If denied, you have the right to appeal.

Tips for success

  • Be specific in your requests. The more precise your document descriptions, the harder it is for an agency to claim the request is too broad.
  • Request fee waivers citing public interest. The generated letters include fee waiver language. This is your right under FOIA and most state equivalents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. Save the letter, note the date, and screenshot any online submission confirmations.
  • If denied, you have the right to appeal. Denials must cite specific exemptions. Partial denials must still release all non-exempt portions.
  • Note the date you send the request. Federal agencies have 20 business days to respond. State timelines vary but are typically 5–10 business days.
  • Consider sending via certified mail for a paper trail. Email submissions are convenient, but certified mail creates a legally verifiable record of receipt.

What FOIA has already uncovered

These discoveries were made by citizens and organizations using the exact same process you're about to use.

NSF “Holy Grail” Grant

ICAN's FOIA requests revealed that the National Science Foundation funded a $400,000 grant for stratospheric aerosol injection research at Cornell and Indiana University — described internally as the “holy grail” of geoengineering targeting.

Read ICAN's discovery →

NOAA SABRE Program

Through FOIA, ICAN obtained evidence that NOAA's Stratospheric Aerosol processes, Budget and Radiative Effects (SABRE) program has been ramping up government geoengineering research since 2021 with minimal public disclosure.

Read ICAN's discovery →