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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Mekong River Basin RFP - National Geographic Society

Request for Proposals for storytellers to illuminate the Mekong River Basin, focusing on interconnected issues, ancestral knowledge, and science. Deadline May 31, 2026.

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Deadline

May 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT

Award amount

up to $20,000

Eligibility

Storytellers with lived experience or significant work in the communities.; Demonstrated collaborative relationships with local organizations.; Record of successful media projects and a portfolio (website).; Applicants may request up to $20,000.; Funds can be used over one year.

Requirements

Submit a portfolio.; State the plan for evaluating the impact of the proposed work.; Applications must be submitted in English.; The individual responsible for the project must write the application.; Submit a proposal as a project lead for only one project.

Application materials

Portfolio (website); Project proposal

How to apply

Submit applications through the online portal.; Do not email or mail applications.; Click the 'Contact Us' button within the Funding Portal for questions.

Important dates

Information Session: April 23 at 9PM HK (April 23 at 9AM ET); Information Session: May 5 at 10AM HK (May 4 at 10PM ET); Submission Deadline: May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM US-EDT; Funding notifications: December 2026

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