National Geographic Conservation Trust

Posted by on October 26, 2009

National Geographic Conservation Trust Offers Funding to Preserve Earth’s Resources
Deadline: Open

The objective of the National Geographic Conservation Trust is to support conservation activities around the world as they fit within the mission of the National Geographic Society. The trust will fund projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth’s biological, cultural, and historical resources.

The Conservation Trust seeks to support cutting edge programs that might be overlooked by other organizations, due to the risk involved in working with new investigators and in new fields. Applicants are not expected to have Ph.D.’s or other advanced degrees; however, they must provide a record of prior research or conservation action as it pertains to the proposed project. Funding is not restricted to United States citizens. Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams.

While grant amounts vary greatly, most range from $15,000 to $20,000 each. As National Geographic Society funds are intended to function as complementary support, the trust strongly encourages applicants to seek additional, concurrent funding from other funding agencies. Grants may not be used for indirect costs, overhead, and other expenses not directly related to the project.

The trust accepts pre-applications throughout the year, but they should be submitted at least eight months prior to anticipated field dates. See the trust’s Web site for complete funding guidelines and application information.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-programs/conservation-trust-application.html