Directory of grant-giving organisations
Match your expedition or field project to potential funding sources beyond the Society. Search by theme, amount, and eligibility.
Biosphere Expeditions Exploration Bursary
One funded place on a Biosphere Expeditions conservation expedition for emerging explorers and researchers.
Alpine Ski Club Awards
Supports ski mountaineering projects.
Andrew Croft Memorial Fund
Supports participation in scientific research and fieldwork to the Arctic
Andy Fanshawe Memorial Trust
Supports the development of existing interest and experience in adventurous outdoor activities.
Big Lottery Fund
Support for large and medium sized projects, international grants and research grants, and UK‐based environmental / community programmes.
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.
Eagle Ski Club
Grants for ski mountaineering expeditions and training courses.
John Jarrold Trust
Supports a range of organisations and charitable projects
The Cross Trust
Supports young people of Scottish birth or parentage to extend the boundaries of their knowledge of human life.
Timmissartok Foundation
Assisting individuals with adventurous projects that will take place in a foreign country.
Young Explorers' Trust
Supports young people undertaking expeditions or adventurous pursuits.
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.
Grants
Our grants programme develops new knowledge and advances geographical science, supporting geographical research in the UK and overseas.
Support for explorers and field practitioners
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