National Geographic Society - Genographic Project

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-- Sponsor: National Geographic Society

-- SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides funding to effectively link the scientific side of the project and public participants to the indigenous and traditional communities. Funding is provided in two categories: Micro- and Macro-Projects.

-- Deadline: 06/15/2008; 12/15/2008

-- Contact: Danae Tuley

-- E-mail: GenographicLegacy@ngs.org

-- Program URL: https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/glf_charter.pdf

-- Tel: 202-457-8447

-- OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the program is to: increase overall awareness of the critical challenges, pressures and threats facing indigenous communities worldwide and to offer support through the fund; deliver medium- and longer-term, tangible benefits to indigenous communities around the world; focus on indigenous cultural conservation and language preservation as well as specific education programs; and empower indigenous communities and build capacity by funding relevant programs and projects that are sustainable beyond the established timeframe of the Geographic Project--establish a true legacy.

-- ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility is open to individuals, groups and organizations. Applicants must provide a record of current or prior work in support of indigenous education programs and/or cultural or linguistic conservation efforts.

-- FUNDING: Projects are divided into two general categories: Micro: Smaller, discrete projects, which would typically require lower amounts of funding. Funding for these projects would be capped at US$25,000. Macro: Larger, more complex projects. These projects might be undertaken in conjunction with other entities such as NGOs, local education institutions, government agencies, etc. Funding levels are more flexible but would not typically exceed $100,000.