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National Geographic Young Explorers Grant

National Geographic Society funds bold, innovative projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology. Learn about current opportunities and how to become an Explorer.

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DeadlineJune 24, 2026

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Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Deadline

June 24, 2026

Eligibility

Dependent care assistance is available; K-12 teachers on normal contracts are eligible for compensation; Institutional overhead up to 15% of the total budget is allowed; Compensation allowed for non-salaried, freelance, part-time, or fundraising individuals; Applicants employed full-time in a nine-month university academic position are not eligible for compensation

Requirements

Enter budget information in U.S. Dollars (USD); Detailed and realistic budget with reasonable costs; Complete the 'Reason' field for each budget line item; Include references for proposed budget amounts where possible; Budget form should only include amounts requested from National Geographic Society

Important dates

June 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT (3:59 AM UTC)

Documents

Link to budget guidelines and template for grant applications

Contact

funding@ngs.org

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Grants and Investments - National Geographic Society

National Geographic Society funds bold, innovative projects in science, conservation, storytelling, education, and technology. Learn about current opportunities and how to become an Explorer.

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Budget Guidelines and Template

Guidelines and template for creating a realistic project budget, detailing eligible costs, compensation, overhead, and dependent care for National Geographic Society grants.

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