Take note of an important update to the project timeline: you must now plan to use your $20,000 in funding over a one-year period instead of two years. Additionally, specific dates and registration links for the information sessions have been removed, so be sure to check the main program page for upcoming session details.
Funder: National Geographic Society
Due Dates: May 31, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; funds may be used over one year.
Summary: Supports creative storytelling projects that illuminate the ecological and cultural complexities of the Mekong River Basin through narratives bridging ancestral knowledge and modern science.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted online in English; portfolio required.