Directory of grant-giving organisations
Match your expedition or field project to potential funding sources beyond the Society. Search by theme, amount, and eligibility.
BCRA ‐ British Cave Research Association Research Fund
Supports research to further the understanding of caves and the technologies employed to enter and explore them.
British Society for Geomorphology
Support for developing applied geomorphological research.
Challenger Society for Marine Science
Grants, prizes and awards for members of the oceanographic community.
Earth and Space Foundation
Supporting projects that use knowledge of Earth’s environments to advance the settlement of space.
Exodus Exploration Without Boundaries Grant
Supporting expeditions led by explorers who may have taken alternative routes to acquire the skills necessary to conduct their research.
Explorers Club Exploration Fund
Supporting exploration and field research in a range of subjects.
Fjällräven Field Grant
Supporting scientific fieldwork in conservation, the environment or the natural sciences.
Gilchrist Educational Trust
Funding for students, education and research expeditions
Harley Fellowship in the History of Cartography
Funding research using cartographic material.
Mount Everest Foundation
Funds exploratory scientific and mountaineering objectives across the globe.
People's Trust for Endangered Species
Funds for conservation organisations, scientific researchers and wildlife experts.
Quaternary Research Association
Funds for Quaternary research, training and dissemination of results.
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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