Request for Proposals for projects supporting traditional artists and cultural heritage preservation. Includes eligibility, benefits, and application details.
Project must focus on preservation and transmission of traditional arts.; Candidate should be an artisan/practitioner or include one on the team.; Project must be located in Baja California, Egypt, Europe/Mediterranean, SE Alaska/BC, or South Pacific.; Candidate must be over 18.; Project start date no earlier than January 1, 2027.
Requirements
Application must be completed in English.; Application materials must be complete.; Project budget must align with guidelines.; Include best practices when working with Indigenous Peoples.; Integrate community knowledge systems where applicable.
Application materials
Project proposal; Project plans or methodology; Impact goals and measurement description; Detailed project timeline and budget justification; Optional: Media of relevant artistic work samples
How to apply
Submit application through the National Geographic Society website.; Log into or create a National Geographic Society account.; Select "Science" as primary discipline and "Human Histories and Cultures" as focus area.
Important dates
RFP Opens: April 17, 2026; Webinars: May 1 and May 14, 2026; Submission Deadline: June 4, 2026; Awards Announced: December, 2026; Project Start Date: No earlier than January 1, 2027
Documents
Targeted areas document; FAQ document; Budget guidelines; LEX-NG Fund Traveler Impact Report
Contact
National Geographic Headquarters: 1145 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036; Contact us link
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