Building Resilience in Agriculture – National Geographic Society & PepsiCo Funding Opportunity.

Agricultural systems around the world are increasingly vulnerable to climate change, pests, diseases, and soil degradation. Farming communities are on the frontlines of these challenges, innovating to maintain food security and sustainable livelihoods.

The National Geographic Society, in collaboration with PepsiCo’s Food for Tomorrow initiative, is offering Level II grants of up to $150,000 to support innovative projects that apply science and practical solutions to make farms, farming communities, and natural ecosystems more resilient.

Focus Areas for Funded Projects

Projects should demonstrate measurable outcomes in at least two of the following:

• Soil Health: Improve soil fertility and ecosystem productivity

• Climate Mitigation & Adaptation: Increase resilience to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• Watershed Health: Reduce nutrient runoff and enhance water management

• Biodiversity: Protect and restore biodiversity, including pollinators and soil microbiomes

• Improved Livelihoods: Enhance farmers’ access to training, decision-making, and sustainable agricultural practices

Projects must have a predominant field or land component and include terrestrial food crops such as corn, wheat, oats, potatoes, sugar beets, rice, cocoa, oil palm, and soy. Preference will be given to projects that are science-based, locally led, and co-produced with farming communities.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be over 18 and not a current National Geographic Society staff member

• Maximum project budget: $150,000

• Project duration: Up to 2 years

• Solutions must be applied on existing cultivated land

• Projects must include collaborators with local farming expertise

Benefits

• Recipients become National Geographic Explorers

• Networking, mentorship, and capacity-building opportunities

• Participation in multi-day gatherings and potential visibility in National Geographic and partner media

Webinars

Applicants can join one of the three informational webinars:

• August 5, 2025 – 9:00 PM EDT

• August 7, 2025 – 11:00 AM EDT

• September 8, 2025 – 9:00 AM EDT

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official websites and portals of this opportunity for complete program details and verified application instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.