Whether you are a budding Explorer or a luminary in the field, each opportunity has unique criteria and benefits to ensure that our Explorers receive support and funding aligned to their specific needs and goals. A small number of grants are open to individuals beginning their National Geographic journey and those who are working on more advanced projects. The majority of our funding opportunities follow a closed application process and are available by invitation or nomination only.

Brief Project Summary

In a few sentences, briefly describe your project as if you're speaking with a stranger at a party, avoiding jargon. Summarize your goal, and explain why your project is important, exciting, and/or novel. Do you or your Team Members already have any media commitments or in