Live Your Dream grant
The Live Your Dream grant helps climbers of all backgrounds pursue ambitious climbing goals, supporting personal progression, exploration, and community inspiration across all climbing disciplines.
Funder: American Alpine Club
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application opens) | April 2027 (full application due, 11:59pm MST)
Funding Amounts: Typically $500–$1,000 per award; over $50,000 awarded annually; project budgets considered.
Summary: Supports climbers of all ages and experience levels in pursuing ambitious personal climbing goals and sharing the spirit of exploration with their communities.
Key Information: Applicants must be active AAC members and U.S. citizens or green card holders.
Description
The Live Your Dream grant, powered by The North Face and administered by the American Alpine Club (AAC), is designed to empower everyday adventurers to pursue personally ambitious climbing objectives. The program encourages climbers of all backgrounds—regardless of age, experience, or discipline—to push their abilities, explore new terrain, and inspire their communities through meaningful exploration. Grants are awarded for a wide range of climbing activities, including bouldering, big walls, alpinism, ski mountaineering, and more. The program emphasizes personal progression, community engagement, and the transformative power of adventure.
