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Deadline June 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Awards announced December 2026 for projects expected to begin 2027. New RFP — unclear if recurring.
Preserving Traditional Arts Program 2026 is a grant from the National Geographic Society that funds community-centered projects preserving traditional arts, crafts, and cultural heritage. Supported by Lindblad Expeditions, the fund prioritizes projects in European and Mediterranean locations including Albania, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye, as well as select inland waterways.
Level I awards up to $20,000 for emerging practitioners and first-time National Geographic applicants; Level II awards up to $40,000 for more established practitioners. Projects must be led by, or include, an artisan with deep cultural ties. Activities must start no earlier than January 1, 2027.
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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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Must be 18 years or older, submit application in English, project located in an eligible region (Europe and the Mediterranean), clearly identify project leader, and project must primarily focus on traditional arts prese… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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