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.
Applications are now open for November 2, 2026–January 31, 2027 (11:59 p.m. MST), replacing October 3–December 31, 2025. AAC membership is now required to apply, rather than requested upon selection; expedition guidance and trip-report photo requirements also changed.
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.
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.
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.