Level I Funding

Embark on a new era of exploration

Who should apply

If you have not yet received a grant from the National Geographic Society, are working to establish yourself further in your field, hope to gain more experience leading projects, and are interested in joining the National Geographic Explorer community, you may apply for a Level I Grant for one-year long projects.
* Individuals who are already National Geographic Explorers (i.e., those who have already received a grant from the National Geographic Society) are NOT eligible to apply for Level I Grants. Level I Grants are only available to individuals who are entirely new to the National Geographic network, as well as individuals already in the network who are not yet Explorers, including team members on previous grants, National Geographic Young Explorers awarded in 2019 or later, recipients of discretionary funding opportunities such as the COVID-19 Emergency Fund for Journalists and the COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund, and recipients of grants from the China Air & Water Fund.

Benefits

Level I Grants receive funding up to $20,000 and offer unique opportunities for training, networking, coaching, mentorship, and more from fellow National Geographic Explorers, experts, staff, partners, and forums.

Only applications that are submitted through the online portal will be accepted.

Opportunity offered by:

National Geographic Society

Nonprofit arm of National Geographic Productions, considered an environmental education program that invests in teaching and reporting efforts that gel with their three core focuses; “Changing Planet, Wildlife, and Human…
Opportunity type

Grant

Location(s) where available

All locations

Areas of focus

Education
Environment
Technology/Innovation

Application deadline:
April 12, 2023