Global Climbing Initiative Economic Development Grants 2026

The Global Climbing Initiative invites applications for its Fall 2026 Economic Development Grants, offering funding up to $2,000 USD for locally led climbing projects that generate jobs, strengthen local businesses, expand sustainable tourism, and improve economic opportunities within climbing communities. Grants support projects run by local climbing organizations and lasting up to six months, focusing on long-term economic benefits and local ownership.

Funding up to $2,000 USD; six-month project support; recognition as a Global Climbing Initiative grant partner; increased visibility within the climbing community.

Projects must be directly related to climbing, led by a local climbing organization, and demonstrate previous climbing-related impact; located outside the continental United States, or led by an Indigenous community within the United States; meet compliance and risk requirements.

Submit an online application through the provided form on the organizer's website.