Supporting the Next Generation of Climbers: The American Alpine Club's Mountaineering Fellowship Fund Grant
Every climbing partnership has a list: a route you keep talking about, a range you want to explore, a trip that feels just beyond reach. Making it happen takes preparation, experience, and time. It also takes money.
Feathered Friends is proud to support the American Alpine Club’s Mountaineering Fellowship Fund Grant, helping young climbers turn ambitious ideas into thoughtfully planned adventures.
Since 1966, the fund has encouraged young climbers to explore remote areas and pursue objectives beyond what they might ordinarily be able to attempt. For the 2027 cycle, the grant includes both rock and alpine climbing, with awards ranging from $3,000 to $7,500 to help cover travel, gear, and other project expenses.
Application details
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Grant awards: $3,000–$7,500.
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Who can apply: American Alpine Club members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and age 25 or younger at the application deadline.
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Project timing: March 2027–March 2028.
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Application deadline: January 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Paid guided expeditions and climbing instruction are ineligible. Visit the AAC’s application portal for complete guidelines and eligibility requirements.
If you and your climbing partners have been turning an idea over for a while, this could be the time to put a plan behind it.
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