The National Geographic Society funds individuals working on projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology that align with one or more of its focus areas:

  • Ocean
  • Land
  • Wildlife
  • Human Histories and Cultures
  • Human Ingenuity

Level I Grants

Level I Grants are designed for individuals who may be earlier in their career, those looking to establish themselves better in their field, those seeking mentorship from others in their field and beyond, or those who want to grow their network and enhance their impact by joining a global community of National Geographic Explorers. This opportunity is best suited for individuals who have the potential and desire to make significant positive contributions to their field by leveraging the funding, capacity, and additional support provided by the National Geographic Society and connections to other Explorers.

Funding requests at this level can be up to USD $20,000. Projects can be up to one year in length, although projects with “Technology” as the primary focus can be up to two years

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