The Conservation Trust supports conservation activities around the world as they fit within the mission of the National Geographic Society. The trust funds projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and historical resources. National Geographic Society grants may not be used for indirect costs, overhead, and other expenses not directly related to the project. Fringe benefits are also excluded, as are salaries. Funds may also not be used for travel to scientific/professional meetings or conferences, legal actions, land acquisition, endowments, construction of permanent field stations, or publication of research results.
The Conservation Trust accepts pre-applications throughout the year. Please submit a pre-application at least eight months prior to anticipated field dates. If the pre-application is approved, the Board will send the project director an email with a link to the full application online.
