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The Best Adventure Grants for Women

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Adventure does not tend to have equal gender representation. However, there are options available to get funding: here, we've compiled a list of the best grants for women. 

ALISON CHADWICK MEMORIAL AWARD

Grant made each year to either a female climber or an all-female expedition. For more information, see here 

ADVENTURE TRUST FOR GIRLS

Grants available for girls 11-19 who live in the Exmouth area. For more information, see here 

JULIE TULLIS MEMORIAL AWARD

Grant for women from the UK from a memorial fund set up after the death of one of Britain’s best female climbers. For more information, click here

JEN HIGGINS GRANT FOR YOUNG WOMEN

Over $10,000 of grants available through the Alpine Club of Canada for teams which have a young woman who central to conceiving, developing and leading a trip. For more information, click here 

ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN MATHEMATICS TRAVEL GRANTS

A variety of grants up to several thousand pounds for US-based women to travel with a numerical project. For more information, click here

GRIT AND ROCK FEMALE FIRST ASCENT AWARD

Newly launched grant for women of £5,000 for female-led mountaineering attempting first ascents. For more information, click here

Updated January 2021 please do let us know if we should add more/make amendments at enquiries@explorersconnect.com