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Preserving Traditional Arts is sponsored by National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions. The National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions seek projects that support traditional artists, knowledge holders, and heritage practitioners in preserving cultural heritage for communities worldwide.
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National Geographic Society Open Call: Preserving Traditional Arts - European Crafts Alliance National Geographic Society Open Call: Preserving Traditional Arts The National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions have opened a grant to support the preservation of traditional arts, crafts and cultural heritage.
The fund supports community-centred projects that ensure the survival of cultural knowledge, including craft, adornment, music, and spoken arts. Projects must be led by, or include, an artisan with deep ties to the relevant local culture. Suitable initiatives might involve documenting traditional methodologies, capacity building through workshops, or supporting the sustainable transmission of skills across generations.
The fund prioritises projects located in areas visited by their expedition vessels. In Europe, eligible locations include Albania, Croatia, France (including Corsica), Greece, Italy (including Sardinia), Malta, Montenegro, Portugal (including the Azores), Spain (including the Canary Islands) and Türkiye.
Projects situated along inland waterways are also encouraged, specifically the Danube (from Budapest to Passau), the Rhine (from Cologne to Basel), and the waterways of Belgium and the Netherlands. Level I: Up to $20,000 for individuals establishing their careers or applying to National Geographic for the first time. Level II: Up to $40,000 for more established practitioners.
Key dates and how to apply Webinars: Three informational sessions will be held in May 2026. Deadline: Applications close on 4 June 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Project start date: Activities must start no earlier than 1 January 2027.
Please note: When applying via the portal, candidates must select “Science” as the primary discipline and “Human Histories and Cultures” as the primary focus area. For full eligibility criteria, webinar registration links, and to submit your proposal, please visit the official National Geographic Society website.
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects led by or including an artisan with strong local cultural connections in eligible European regions (Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye) or inland waterway projects along Danube, Rhine, and Belgian/Dutch waterways. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000 (Level I) or up to $40,000 (Level II). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Preserving Traditional Arts is funded by National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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