National Geographic Society

What do Jacques Cousteau, Robert Peary, Jane Goodall, and Louis Leakey all have in common? Their pioneering work was made possible by people like you. Since 1888, supporters of National Geographic - ordinary people who have a spirit of adventure and a thirst for knowledge - have helped fund grants for more than 10,000 scientific projects conducted in nature's laboratory across the planet. Our supporters are optimists who understand what can happen when someone with a brilliant, inquisitive mind is given a little seed money and an invitation to explore. Join archaeologists, explorers, scientists and conservationists in the adventure of our lifetime. Your donation helps us expand our efforts to fund the visionaries, adventurers, researchers and storytellers who inspire us to learn more. Visit nationalgeographic.org for more information about our grantmaking programs.