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National Geographic Society grants

From National Geographic Society

Grants to individuals for science, conservation, storytelling, education and technology projects, now offered through time-bound requests for proposals that each set their own scope, budget, eligibility and deadline.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

No call found

No call listed

Read the funder’s pageChecked 1 Nov 2026Source: nationalgeographic.org · grants investments

The facts, in the funder’s words

All quotes are from nationalgeographic.org · grants investments unless marked. Checked 1 Nov 2026

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

All applications must be completed and submitted through the National Geographic Funding Portal.

Amount

Not found on the pages we read

Where

Not found on the pages we read

Who can apply

Individuals

We fund individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education and technology that align with one or more of our focus areas.

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

Our grantmaking is now driven by distinct, time-bound RFPs designed to address specific environmental, cultural and scientific priorities.

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Species conservation and Research

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Project leaders must submit a final report and media for each grant they led before they can apply to lead a new project.

You must submit a final report and media from any previous National Geographic Society grants for which you were the leader before applying to lead a new project.

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: nationalgeographic.org · grants investments

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