Applications are currently being accepted for the National Geographic Society Request for Proposals: The Climate Pledge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About National Geographic Society Request for Proposals: The Climate Pledge
The National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge will support a global community of Explorers producing a portfolio of projects focused on climate resilience and solutions, creating a stunning storytelling legacy that will inspire business leaders and policymakers to take action toward a better world. This funding opportunity is open to both existing Explorers and those not yet part of the Explorer community.
Benefits of National Geographic Society Request for Proposals: The Climate Pledge
- 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.
National Geographic Society Request for Proposals: The Climate Pledge Requirements
- Storytellers who have lived in or have significant experience working in the communities where their proposed stories are focused, or demonstrate established collaborative relationships with local organizations and stakeholders in these communities will be prioritized.
- Applicants should show a record of successful media projects and must submit a portfolio (i.e. website) as part of their application packet.
Application Date and Process
- Only applications submitted through our online portal are accepted. Please do not email or mail your application. All applications must be submitted in English, although English does not have to be your primary language. The individual responsible for carrying out the project should write the application and must be listed as the project leader. You may submit a proposal as a project lead for only one project. The deadline for submission of applications is May 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM US-EDT.
Application Deadline
25 May, 2026
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