Preserving Traditional Arts
Supports community-centered projects preserving traditional arts and cultural heritage through documentation, capacity building, and knowledge sharing in targeted regions.
Funder: National Geographic Society
Due Dates: June 4, 2026 (submission deadline, 11:59 PM EDT) | June 5, 2026 (submission deadline, UTC)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 (Level I) or up to $40,000 (Level II); project duration: 1 year (Level I), 2 years (Level II)
Summary: Supports projects preserving and sustaining traditional arts and cultural heritage through community-centered, innovative approaches.
Key Information: Project must be located in specific targeted regions and led by or include local artisans/practitioners.
Description
This grant opportunity supports the holistic conservation of traditional arts—including crafts, music, folklore, adornment, dance, and spoken arts—by centering the role and agency of local and descendant communities. Funded by the Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic (LEX-NG) Fund, it aims to safeguard living cultural heritage through documentation, inventorying, capacity development, and knowledge sharing. Projects should demonstrate strong community engagement, feasibility, and innovative contributions, and are encouraged to address urgent needs in the preservation or transmission of specific arts or practices. Integration of community knowledge systems, ethical protocols, and respect for intellectual property rights are prioritized.
