[Royal Geographical Society](https://www.rgs.org)

November 30, 2025 (applications close)

Up to £4,000 per individual; up to six awards; funding supports overseas expedition costs.

Supports young individuals passionate about environmental issues with funding, mentorship, and training for impactful overseas expedition-based projects.

Applicants must be UK residents within seven years of completing secondary school.

--- ## Description The RGS-Risman Environmental Changemakers Accelerator is an expedition grant program designed to empower the next generation of environmental leaders. It provides young individuals with a keen interest in environmental issues the opportunity to develop and execute a purposeful overseas journey focused on environmental change. The program uniquely combines financial support (up to £4,000), one-to-one mentorship from Royal Geographical Society members, and a structured training program to build practical skills in project planning, partnership building, risk management, and effective storytelling. Up to six awardees will be selected annually. Participants receive guidance and support throughout project development and planning, culminating in a review and approval of their travel plans by a panel. Upon completion of their expeditions, recipients are expected to share their experiences and learnings with the Society and participate in the RGS Explore Weekend. --- ## Due Dates - November 30, 2025: Application deadline (applications close) --- ## Funding Amount - Up to £4,000 per individual awardee - Approximately six individuals selected each year - Funding is intended to support overseas travel and expedition costs associated with environmental change projects --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals who are: - UK residents - At least 18 years old at the time of application - Within seven years of completing secondary school or equivalent (e.g., BTECs, Apprenticeships, V-levels) - Passionate about environmental issues - Membership in the Royal Geographical Society is not required to apply - Members and Fellows of the Society are welcome to apply --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the [RGS-Risman Environmental Changemakers Accelerator application form](https://www.rgs.org/media/jtxjpb2s/risman-application-form-lastname.docx) - Email the completed application form to [grants@rgs.org](mailto:grants@rgs.org) by November 30, 2025 - Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in mentorship and training sessions - Final project plans will be reviewed by a panel before funding is awarded --- ## Additional Information - The program includes six one-hour online training sessions covering project planning, partnership building, risk management, and storytelling - One-to-one mentorship is provided by Society members throughout the planning process - Recipients are expected to share their expedition outcomes with the Society and at the RGS Explore Weekend in early November 2026 - The program is generously supported by The Risman Foundation --- ## External Links - [RGS-Risman Environmental Changemakers Accelerator (program page)](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/expedition-grants/rgs-risman-environmental-changemakers-accelerator/) - [Expedition Grants Overview](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/expedition-grants) - [Application Form (DOC)](https://www.rgs.org/media/jtxjpb2s/risman-application-form-lastname.docx) - [RGS Explore Weekend](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/rgs-explore-weekend/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@rgs.org](mailto:grants@rgs.org) | | General | [Contact RGS](https://www.rgs.org/about-us/contact-us/) | | Phone | +44 (0)20 7591 3000 |

RGS-Risman Environmental Changemakers Accelerator

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