McNeill-Nott Award supports amateur female climbers pursuing new routes or unclimbed peaks with small, lightweight teams to advance adventurous exploration and low-impact mountaineering.
Applications shift from October 3–December 31 to November 2, 2026–January 31, 2027, with an 11:59 p.m. MST deadline; awards increase from $700–$4,000 to $5,000–$7,500. Selection moves from January to February; optional media-production support was added, and the contact for project changes was updated.
Mountaineering Fellowship Fund Grant supports young American climbers with expedition travel, gear, and other costs to explore remote ranges, attempt unclimbed peaks, and pursue difficult new routes.
Momentum Grant supports climbers pursuing intermediate to advanced alpine and ski-alpinist projects in North America to develop their skills and mountain craft through ambitious objectives.
Cutting Edge Grant supports advanced climbers on remote expeditions to unexplored ranges, unclimbed peaks, and new routes, encouraging pioneering achievements and responsible mountain stewardship.
Research Grants - American Alpine Club support researchers studying mountains, crags, and climbing communities worldwide to inform climbing-area management and advance community health and sustainability.
Climbing Grief Fund supports climbers and mountain recreationists with individual therapy and professional grief- or trauma-focused programs to help them cope with climbing-related loss, trauma, or injury.