• Application Deadline: Applications close on 30 September 2025
  
• Funding: Up to $150,000 for 2-year projects.

Summary

The National Geographic Society and PepsiCo are funding innovative projects that apply science and local knowledge to build nature-positive, regenerative solutions for farms, farming communities, and ecosystems facing the impact of climate change.

Requirements

• Projects must be co-created with local or Indigenous collaborators.
• Must be applied in the field and assess social, cultural, and economic feasibility.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older, with experience in regenerative agricultural solutions.
• Partnerships with local farming experts are required.

Benefits

• Funding support for innovative agricultural projects.
• Membership in the National Geographic Explorer Community.
• Global visibility and networking with climate and agriculture experts

Focus Areas

Soil health & fertility, Climate resilience & carbon reduction, Watershed health, Biodiversity (pollinators, restoration, soil microbiome), and Farmer livelihoods & community resilience.

Info Webinar: Register here for Monday, September 8, 9:00 am EDT

Interested candidates can apply here