Community Grants
The Meteoritical Society's Community Grants support innovative projects and activities that expand public access to meteoritics and planetary science education and outreach.
Funder: Meteoritical Society
Due Dates: January 15, 2027 | June 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per grant (higher amounts possible in special cases); funding is for activities, not individuals.
Summary: Supports organized activities and projects that advance meteoritics and planetary science, especially outreach, education, and access for underserved groups.
Key Information: Applicants must be current Meteoritical Society members; grants are awarded to programs, not individuals.
Description
The Community Grants program, administered by the Meteoritical Society, funds activities and projects that further the Society’s mission to promote meteoritics and planetary science. The program seeks to broaden public awareness of meteorites and space science, introduce these topics to new audiences, and provide opportunities to communities or groups that might otherwise lack access. Preference is given to initiatives that are outside the typical scope of Society or government-funded activities, such as educational programs, public outreach events, conferences, and workshops. Grants are awarded to organized activities or programs rather than to individuals, ensuring a broad and lasting impact.
