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GPF – Sources of funding for UK Caving expeditions
Various sources of funding for UK Caving expeditions and other caving projects, including the GPF, MEF, and the International Union of Speleology.
https://gharparau.org.uk
Mount Everest Foundation
Founded in 1955, the Mount Everest Foundation (MEF) funds exploratory scientific and mountaineering expeditions across the globe. Jointly administered by…
https://www.mef.org.uk
RGS – Grants
Our grants programme develops new knowledge and advances geographical science, supporting geographical research in the UK and overseas.
https://www.rgs.org
How To Fundraise For Your Expedition (Or Other Adventurous Project)
This article is based on a lecture I gave for the Royal Geographical Society at the 2019 Explore expedition planning conference. If you’ve arrived here expecting an ‘ultimate guide’ or ‘blueprint’ with three easy steps to finding funding for your expedition, then I am afraid I must disappoint you. Not only is your expedition unique, […]
https://tomallen.info
10 Pieces of Advice on Raising Money for Expeditions
Lots of people dream of leading or joining an expedition. Most probably perceive raising money to be their biggest obstacle for doing so.

Personally, I don’t think it is. The idea, or concept, is far more important. If the purpose of your project really catches the imagination then a) it’s a lot easier to find funding,
https://www.jamesborrell.com
Expedition Fundraising & Sponsorship Advice
Sponsorship, expedition grants and fundraising advice [divide] Perhaps the most frequent question with which I am emailed is how to raise funds and get sponsorship for an expedition, adventure or c…
https://thenextchallenge.org
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