National Geographic Society Request for Proposals: The Climate Pledge

📖 About

The National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge aim to support a global community of Explorers by funding projects focused on climate resilience and solutions. These projects will create a storytelling legacy that inspires business leaders and policymakers to take action for a better world.

This funding opportunity is open to both existing Explorers and individuals not yet part of the Explorer community.

💰 Benefits

• Applicants may request funding of up to $100,000.
• For individuals with five years or less of experience, it is recommended to request up to $20,000.
• Budgets of successful proposals must include reasonable and well-justified costs directly required to complete the project.
• Awarded funds can be used over the course of two years.
• Applications must explicitly state the plan for evaluating the impact of the proposed work.

✅ Requirements

• Storytellers who have lived in or have significant experience working in the communities where their proposed stories are focused will be prioritized.
• Applicants must demonstrate established collaborative relationships with local organizations and stakeholders in these communities.
• A record of successful media projects is required, and applicants must submit a portfolio (e.g., website) as part of their application packet.

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications must be submitted through the online portal.
• Email or mail submissions will not be accepted.
• All applications must be submitted in English, although English does not need to be the applicant's primary language.
• The individual responsible for carrying out the project must write the application and be listed as the project leader.
• Applicants may submit a proposal as a project lead for only one project.
• Deadline for submission: May 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM US-EDT.

📆 Application Deadline

25 May, 2026

🌟 Ideal Candidate

• Experienced storytellers with a strong connection to the communities they aim to represent.
• Individuals with a proven track record of media projects and collaborative relationships with local organizations.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details and to apply, visit the official National Geographic Society website.

• Applicants may request up to $100,000, though it is recommended that if you have five years or less of experience, you request up to $20,000.
• Budgets of successful proposals will include reasonable, well justified costs directly required to complete the project.
• Successful applicants may use awarded funds over the course of two years.
• All applications should explicitly state the plan for evaluating the impact of the proposed work.