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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.

26 Results found

AdventureMind Grant

This grant supports young adults to undertake adventurous expeditions.

Alpine Ski Club Awards

Supports ski mountaineering projects.

Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust

Supports the development of existing interest and experience in adventurous outdoor activities.

British Sub‐Aqua BSAC Expedition Grant Scheme (BEGS)

Supporting divers for a wide variety of scuba projects, to raise the standard of projects undertaken by diving clubs, individuals or expeditions.

Captain Scott Society

Supporting individuals or groups to undertake adventurous expeditions and endeavours.

Eagle Ski Club

Grants for ski mountaineering expeditions and training courses.

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.

Fjällräven Field Grant

Supporting scientific fieldwork in conservation, the environment or the natural sciences.

Fred Harper Memorial Trust

Supporting education and training in the skills necessary for safe mountain walking, climbing and in becoming a mountain guide.

Gilchrist Educational Trust

Funding for students, education and research expeditions

Gino Watkins Memorial Fund

Funding for youth expeditions in the polar regions.

Mount Everest Foundation

Funds exploratory scientific and mountaineering objectives across the globe.

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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