Zack Martin Breaking Barriers Grant
The Zack Martin Breaking Barriers Grant funds expeditions combining humanitarian service and alpine exploration, supporting projects that benefit local communities and advance stewardship of mountain environments.
Funder: American Alpine Club
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One or two grants of up to $5,000 each; typically awarded annually to individuals or small teams.
Summary: Supports expeditions that combine humanitarian service in local communities with alpine, climbing, or related exploration objectives.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders; both individuals and small teams are eligible.
Description
The Zack Martin Breaking Barriers Grant, established by the American Alpine Club, honors Zack Martin's legacy by supporting expeditions that integrate meaningful humanitarian service with objectives in alpinism, mountaineering, rock/ice climbing, bouldering, or related exploration. The grant aims to foster projects that deliver immediate, sustainable benefits to local communities while advancing understanding and stewardship of the alpine environment. Successful proposals must fully embody both a humanitarian and an alpine or exploration component.
