Grant opportunity
Geoscientists Without Borders 2026 Second-Round Grants
Grants for humanitarian projects that apply geoscience to community needs and build local technical capacity through student participation.
- Funder
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation
- Applications close 30 August 2026 at 23:45 CDT
- Applications close 30 August 2026 at 23:45 CDT: Aug 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 50,000 per year for up to two years
- Applicant
- Nonprofit, charitable or higher-education organisations with an established geoscientist as principal investigator and meaningful participation by local students.
- Discipline
- Geoscience, Environment and Humanitarian Development
- Region
- Global
- Posted
- Aug 22, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Geoscientists Without Borders supports technically sound geoscience projects with measurable humanitarian benefits and a strong educational component in the communities where work is undertaken.
Who can apply
Applications must come through an eligible nonprofit, charitable or higher-education organisation. Individuals and for-profit organisations cannot apply, and the project must have a qualified geoscience principal investigator and local student involvement.
What it supports
- Water and sanitation
- Disaster-risk reduction
- Environmental protection
- Community geoscience capacity
Funding and duration
- Up to USD 50,000 per year
- Projects may run for up to two years
Applications close 30 August 2026 at 23:45 CDT
Applications close 30 August 2026 at 23:45 CDT: Aug 30, 2026
How to apply
Review the SEG eligibility and proposal guidance, assemble the institutional and technical documentation, and submit through the official application system before the CDT deadline.
Call details
Source-based overview
Projects are expected to address a clearly documented humanitarian need, use appropriate geoscience methods, involve local partners and students, and leave useful skills or knowledge in the host community.
Eligibility
Applications must come through an eligible nonprofit, charitable or higher-education organisation. Individuals and for-profit organisations cannot apply, and the project must have a qualified geoscience principal investigator and local student involvement.
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 50,000 per year
Projects may run for up to two years
Themes and supported activities
Water and sanitation
Disaster-risk reduction
Environmental protection
Community geoscience capacity
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 August 2026 at 23:45 CDT: Applications close 30 August 2026 at 23:45 CDT: Aug 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Review the SEG eligibility and proposal guidance, assemble the institutional and technical documentation, and submit through the official application system before the CDT deadline.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.