Now Accepting Applications
Calling all storytellers, scientists, educators, and conservationists across Canada.
Are you working on a project that impacts land, water, wildlife, culture or history in Canada? If so, we want to hear from you.
The Trebek Initiative is a joint grantmaking partnership between the National Geographic Society and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. We accept applications annually in October, with awards announced the following April. Successful applicants receive funding, access to exclusive networking events, mentorship, opportunities to showcase their work on international stages, and support from our impact storytelling team.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 29th, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET.
Questions?
If this is your first time applying for a grant from the Trebek Initiative, we invite you to review our Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are submitting a storytelling application and would like to learn more about the process, we invite you to RSVP for our Storytelling Workshop with David Y. Lee, Senior Program Officer at the National Geographic Society on September 11th at 12 PM ET.
Still have a few questions? Feel free to connect with Sandy Couto, Program Director at info@trebekinitiative.com.