National Geographic Society – Grants and Exploration

4 programs

Program	Source	Relevance	Funding
Common Waters: Community-based Coastal and Riverine Stewardship Foundation Grant Arctic Global Mediterranean Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation	private-foundation	–	Level I: up to $20,000 (for earlier-career applicants, first-time NGS grantees). Level II: up to $75,000 (for established practitioners or prior NGS grantees).
Illuminating Climate Solutions (NGS + The Climate Pledge) Foundation Grant Global Biodiversity Climate Research	private-foundation	–	Up to $100,000. Recommended: up to $20,000 for applicants with five or fewer years of experience. Funds may be used over two years.
Illuminating the Mekong River Basin Foundation Grant Southeast Asia Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Research	private-foundation	–	Up to $20,000. Funds usable over two years.
Preserving Traditional Arts (NGS + Lindblad) Foundation Grant Global Mediterranean Capacity Building Education	private-foundation	–	Level I: up to $20,000 (earlier-career). Level II: up to $75,000 (established practitioners or prior NGS grantees). Funds usable over up to 2 years.