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Directory of grant-giving organisations

Match your expedition or field project to potential funding sources beyond the Society. Search by theme, amount, and eligibility.

14 Results found

Eric Hosking Charitable Trust

Supporting natural history and ornithological research.

Explorers Club Exploration Fund

Supporting exploration and field research in a range of subjects.

Harley Fellowship in the History of Cartography

Funding research using cartographic material.

John Jarrold Trust

Supports a range of organisations and charitable projects

Kendal Mountain Festival

Grant for filmmaking in the British mountains.

National Geographic Society

Includes support for research, conservation, technology and journalism.

One World Media

A Fellowship for aspiring journalists and filmmakers.

Rolex Awards for Enterprise

For those seeking solutions to humankind’s most pressing challenges.

Royal Scottish Geographical Society

Grants for geographical research and research dissemination.

Royal Society for Asian Affairs

Includes funding for post-graduate degrees, journalism and travel writing.

Scientific Exploration Society

Support scientific exploration in an array of fields.

Shackleton Scholarship Fund

Supports graduates visiting the South Atlantic for research and for people whose visits to the Falkland Islands, or from the Falkland Islands to other parts of the world, benefit the region and enhance the quality of life for the Islanders.

Tips for effective use of the directory

  • Search by focus of the grant: Match your project's objectives with the specific areas of interest for different grants.
  • Search by size of grants offered: Filter listings by the level of financial support, ranging from under £500 to £5,000 or more.
  • Search by eligibility criteria: Narrow down opportunities by who is eligible for each grant.
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Grants

Our grants programme develops new knowledge and advances geographical science, supporting geographical research in the UK and overseas.

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