Preview
Community Grants Project Proposal Questions
Spring 2026
Please note that our Project Proposal is invitation-only, extended to select applicants who have submitted an an Initial Application and are selected for the next stage. All proposals must be submitted via the form provided. Please do not send a proposal via email.
Contact information
What is your full legal name?
Is there a different name you prefer to go by in the climbing community?
What is the name of the climbing organization you represent?
Which grant category are you applying in?
Environmental
Social Impact
Economic Development
Project overview
In 300-400 words, please describe your proposed project, including the problem or need your project aims to address, what your project will involve, who it will impact, and how those impacts will occur. Be sure to explain the “why” behind your project and how it will create positive changes related to your selected grant category.
Project plan
In 200-300 words, clearly outline your project plan, including your key activities, goals, and expected results.
Team and responsibilities
List each person involved in the project, their specific role and responsibilities, and the relevant experience or expertise they bring. Include all leaders, staff, volunteers, advisors, and/or outside experts shaping the project, and be sure to include yourself. Clearly indicate who is responsible for each major part of the work and how this team has the capacity and expertise to successfully complete the project.
Community and identity representation
Who on your project team are members of the community or identity group(s) that your project aims to serve? Please describe how their lived experiences and connections to the community will inform the design and direction of your project.
Timeline
Provide a timeline of key project milestones and deadlines. Projects for the Spring 2026 grant cycle must take place between April and September 2026, with deliverables submitted 60 days after completion of the project.
Monitoring
Please describe your plan for monitoring the project throughout the grant cycle. How will you stay engaged in the project’s progress (for example: regular check-ins, site visits, internal tracking tools, or community feedback sessions)?
Metrics and outcomes
Please list the qualitative and quantitative metrics you plan to gather to assess the impact of your project. Please include metrics that are realistic given the project scope and timeline.
How much funding are you requesting (in US dollars)?
Up to $1,000 in the environmental and social impact categories. Up to $2,000 in the economic development category.
Itemized budget
Present a budget (in US dollars) explaining how the requested funds would be allocated. Budgets should be realistic and proportionate to the scope of the proposed project.
All applicants who submit a Project Proposal will receive a notification of their application status on March 18. Due to the limited number of grants available, not all proposals will be selected for funding. We appreciate the time, thought, and effort that goes into each proposal.
Please add grants@globalclimbing.org to your contact list and check your spam folder if you do not see an email from us on March 18.