National Geographic Society Grants Program (RFP-based)
The National Geographic Society has transitioned from an open-call grants model to a Request for Proposals (RFP) style program. Offered by National Geographic Society; applications due December 1, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- National Geographic Society
- Award amount
- Not specified by funder
- Deadline
- December 1, 2026
- Geography
- Global (specific RFPs may have regional focus, e.g., Canada for The Trebek Initiative, Africa coast/Southern Ocean for ship-based research RFPs)
- Categories
- Environment
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The National Geographic Society has transitioned from an open-call grants model to a Request for Proposals (RFP) style program. Each RFP has its own specific scope, goals, eligibility, geographic focus, and deadline. Current open opportunities include the Ocean Exploration and Discovery RFP, the Visiting Scientist Program aboard the National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions fleet (Southern Ocean), The Trebek Initiative (Canada-focused storytelling/science/education), and The Human Thread...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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