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National Geographic Fellowship for Climate Storytelling and Resilience Projects – Illuminating Climate Solutions
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Publish Date 5/13/2026 Application Deadline 5/25/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries All World, The Arab World, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia, Comoros Description

The National Geographic Society, in partnership with The Climate Pledge, is offering an international funding opportunity to support storytellers, photographers, journalists, researchers, and media producers working on impactful storytelling and media projects focused on climate solutions and community resilience. The initiative aims to support compelling human-centered stories that highlight communities and individuals confronting climate change and developing innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

The program seeks to transform storytelling into a powerful tool that inspires policymakers, business leaders, and the public to take meaningful climate action. Supported projects may address a wide range of topics, including clean energy, regenerative agriculture, nature-based solutions, climate migration, public health, social adaptation, and responses to climate-related disasters such as wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and heat waves.

The opportunity is open to both existing National Geographic Explorers and new applicants from around the world.
Details
  • Organizing Institution: National Geographic Society in partnership with The Climate Pledge
  • Opportunity Type: Grant funding for storytelling and media projects
  • Funding Amount: Up to USD 100,000
  • Applicants with five years or less of experience are encouraged to request up to USD 20,000
  • Funding Duration: Up to two years
  • Eligible project themes include:
  • Climate and energy transition
  • Carbon-free energy and decarbonization
  • Water stewardship
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Biodiversity and ecosystem restoration
  • Regenerative agriculture
  • Food systems
  • Climate migration
  • Public health
  • Social adaptation
  • Adaptation to extreme weather events
  • Applications must be submitted exclusively through the official online portal
  • Applications submitted by email or postal mail will not be accepted
  • Applications must be written in English
  • The applicant must serve as the project leader and be directly responsible for implementation
  • Each applicant may submit only one project proposal
  • Applications must include a clear plan for evaluating the project’s impact
  • Applicants are required to submit a professional portfolio or website showcasing previous work
  • First-time grant recipients will join the National Geographic Explorer Community
  • Participants will gain access to training courses, software tools, and additional professional resources
Eligibility Criteria
  • Open to applicants from all countries worldwide
  • Priority will be given to applicants who:
  • Live within the communities featured in their stories
  • Have substantial experience working within those communities
  • Or maintain established partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders
  • Applicants must demonstrate a successful track record in media or storytelling projects
  • A professional portfolio or website must be included in the application
  • Proposed projects must be clearly focused on climate solutions
  • Applications must be submitted in English
  • English does not need to be the applicant’s first language
  • The applicant must be the primary project leader
  • Only one application per person is allowed
Opportunity Benefits
  • Funding of up to USD 100,000
  • Ability to use the funding over a two-year period
  • Membership in the global National Geographic Explorer Community
  • Access to professional training opportunities and educational resources
  • Access to software tools and project support resources
  • Opportunities to build international professional networks
  • Support for producing globally impactful storytelling projects
  • Opportunity to collaborate with National Geographic and international climate partners
  • Increased eligibility for future funding opportunities from the organization