Grant details
National Geographic Explorers
Nat Geo has awarded more than 15,000 grants since its founding in 1888.
The recipients of these grants, called National Geographic Explorers, are a community of changemakers from around the world working to support its mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.
NatGeo funds individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology that align with one or more of our focus areas of ocean, land, wildlife, human histories and cultures, planetary health and space.
Location
All Locations (Open to Anyone)
Funding Type
Fellowship
Organization
National Geographic Society
Focus Area
Science, Environment And Human Interest Reporting
Subject Area
Science
Award Size
Level I Grants: up to about $20,000 USD — usually for earlier‑career or emerging project leaders and to help them start their Explorer work. Level II Grants: up to about $100,000 USD — generally for more established leaders or larger, boundary‑pushing projects.