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.
The 2027 application window is November 2–January 31, closing at 11:59 p.m. MST, with awards of $3,000–$7,500. Added Rock and Alpine guidelines cover big-wall, bouldering, and single-pitch sport/trad projects, allow U.S. permanent residents, and exclude paid, guided expeditions; other selection details also changed.
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.
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.
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.
Zack Martin Breaking Barriers Grant supports individuals and small teams combining humanitarian service with alpine adventure to provide lasting benefits for local communities and mountain environments.