
Directory of grant-giving organisations
Match your expedition or field project to potential funding sources beyond the Society. Search by theme, amount, and eligibility.
Andrew Croft Memorial Fund
Supports participation in scientific research and fieldwork to the Arctic
Augustine Courtauld Trust
Supports Essex-based charities helping disadvantaged young people, conservation projects and Arctic & Antarctic expeditions,
Challenger Society for Marine Science
Grants, prizes and awards for members of the oceanographic community.
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.
Gino Watkins Memorial Fund
Funding for youth expeditions in the polar regions.
Kendal Mountain Festival
Grant for filmmaking in the British mountains.
Rolex Awards for Enterprise
For those seeking solutions to humankind’s most pressing challenges.
Rolex Explorers Club Grant
For young explorers addressing a novel scientific, environmental, or historic question.
The Exploration Fund Grant
Supports exploration and field research for those who are just beginning their research careers.
The Jeremy Willson Charitable Trust
For projects in sport, geology, adventure and the environment.
The Rising Explorer Grant
Aims to foster a new generation of explorers dedicated to advancing the scientific knowledge of our world.
Trans‐Antarctic Association
Supports field work or travel to Antarctica, as well as equipment and other research activities directly related to Antarctica.
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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