National Geographic Society Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions
Are you looking for funding for a worthwhile project that uses research to provide solutions for addressing the risks posed by natural disasters and meteorological events? The Extreme Weather and Natural Hazards Solutions Program of the National Geographic Society is now accepting applications.
📖 About the Program
The National Geographic Society seeks to fund impactful projects that drive science-based solutions to the growing threat of extreme weather events and natural hazards, such as:
- Wildfires
- Hurricanes
- Tornados
- Droughts
- Floods
- Heatwaves
- Severe storms
Key Objectives:
- Increase adaptability and resilience to extreme weather and natural hazards.
- Demonstrate tangible positive impacts on people and nature.
- Engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure project development and implementation for at-risk human communities and natural systems.
Both new and ongoing projects will be considered, with a focus on regions most vulnerable to extreme weather events or regions with limited capacity for research and implementation.
🗓 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: August 29, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
- Category: Entrepreneurs, Grants
🎁 Benefits
- Grant recipients will become members of the National Geographic Explorer Community.
- Eligibility for future funding, learning, and networking opportunities.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Requested project budget may not exceed $50,000.
- Applicant must be over the age of 18.
- Applicant must not be a current National Geographic Society staff member.
- Applications must be submitted in English (though it does not have to be the applicant's primary language).
- The primary discipline of the project must be Science.
- The project budget must align with National Geographic Society budget guidelines.
- The project must be completed within two years of receiving funding.
- Applicants may only submit one application for this funding opportunity.
📅 Application Process
- Applications must be submitted through the application portal.
- Applications submitted via email, mail, or post will not be accepted.
📌 Application Deadline
September 19, 2025
🌐 Application Portal
- View more details about the program on the National Geographic Society Website.
- Apply directly via the Funding Portal.
Take this opportunity to make a meaningful impact on communities and ecosystems affected by extreme weather and natural hazards. Apply now!
- Grant recipients become members of the National Geographic Explorer Community and will be eligible for future funding, learning and networking opportunities.
