National Geographic Grant Program

Our primary objectives are to further understanding of our planet and empower the global community to generate solutions for a healthier and more sustainable future.

We currently offer three grant opportunities: Requests for Proposals, Exploration, and Early Career All proposed projects should be bold, innovative, and potentially transformative and have a primary focus in conservation, education, research, storytelling, or technology. Projects should also align to one of our three focus areas. We do not usually consider applications that support strictly laboratory or collections work. Grants are awarded on the basis of merit and exist independent of the Society's other divisions.