Up to CA$75,000 Trebek Initiative Grant
- Organization: National Geographic Society
- Type: Grant
- Location: Canada
- Deadline: October 28, 2026
- Funding: Fully Funded
The National Geographic Society and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society run the Trebek Initiative together, named after the late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. This call funds storytellers, scientists, educators and conservationists whose projects make a difference to land, water, wildlife, culture or history in Canada. You do not have to be Canadian to apply, but your project's impact has to be felt in Canada. **What you get:** - Up to CA$75,000 for your project, with the budget entered in US dollars on National Geographic's Funding Portal - Mentorship, exclusive networking events and help from the Trebek impact storytelling team - Chances to present your work to national and international audiences - Some grantees are also named National Geographic Explorers, with access to more resources and tools - The budget can cover travel, lodging, food, equipment, safety costs, dependent care, up to 15% institutional overhead, and pay for your time if you are freelance, part-time or not salaried **What you'll do:** - Lead your own storytelling, research, conservation or education project on land, water, wildlife, culture or history in Canada - Apply through National Geographic's Funding Portal with your project plan, budget and team, working with local collaborators and Indigenous groups where possible - Start the project at least six months after the deadline and finish it within 18 months of starting **Key dates:** - Applications opened September 1, 2026 - Applications close Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time - Decisions by April 30, 2027 - Projects start at least six months after the deadline and must finish within 18 months of their start date **More information:** - Read the Trebek Initiative FAQ and its June 2026 budget guidelines before you start: the budget must be in US dollars and stay under CA$75,000 - You can ask for a one-on-one session with the Trebek Initiative's Program Director from its RFP page; if slots run out you may be offered an email consultation instead - Questions go to info@trebekinitiative.com, which says it replies within 48 hours - Applying with a freshwater focus? The Trebek Initiative says to choose land as the focus area on the National Geographic application - National Geographic does not accept applications by email or post; everything goes through its Funding Portal, where you need an account
