The National Geographic Society awards grants for research, conservation, education, and storytelling through its Committee for Research and Exploration. National Geographic welcomes applications from around the world, and it specifically encourages applications from outside the USA. Early-career grants are up to US$5 thousand; expedited (rapid response) grants are up to US$15 thousand; and standard grants are up to US$30 thousand. The next application deadline is 01 July 2017. Link