National Geographic Society - Grants Program

Request for proposals for community-based coastal and riverine stewardship projects. Funding up to $75,000. Submission deadline May 31, 2026.

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DeadlineMay 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

Award amountup to $20,000

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Budget Guidelines and Template

National Geographic Society's budget guidelines for grant proposals, detailing eligible costs, compensation, overhead, and dependent care assistance.

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Eligibility

Compensation allowed for non-salaried, freelancers, part-time, or those fundraising for projects.; K-12 teachers eligible for compensation.; Not eligible for scholarships, tuition, study abroad, school living expenses, or internships.

Requirements

Detailed and realistic budget with reasonable costs.; Complete 'Reason' field for each budget line item.; Budget amounts must be in USD.; Up to 15% of total budget for institutional overhead.; Justify compensation requests in detail.

Documents

Budget Guidelines and Template (PDF)

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