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Introduction

The Next Challenge Grant is an annual bursary for adventures.

It was started in 2015 and has funded over 70 different adventures. The money comes from me (Tim Moss), small crowdfunded donations and contributions from other adventurers.

Background

I received many expedition grants when I was younger and they helped me undertake some fantastic adventures, which have shaped the person I am today. I am now in a position where I can give something back.

In 2015 this website earned £200 in advertising revenue and I decided to offer that as a grant. When I announced my intention, lots of other ‘adventurers’ offered to match my pledge, and 100 members of the public donated £2 each to do the same. We raised £1,600.

That process now happens every year and we typically raise around £2,000. The money is distributed between the winning applicants, each receiving between £100 and £800 (plus kit). Anyone can apply.

Who can apply?

The grant is open to all people, of all ages and of any nationality.

It is primarily aimed at beginners and those who have not done lots of expeditions before.

What can you get?

Winners of the grant get a share of up to £2,000 (typically £100 to £200 per trip).

There is sometimes equipment available to borrow and I’m always happy offer help by email.

Who’s won it?

There have been almost 100 winners of The Next Challenge Grant so far with between 8 and 17 people winning an award each year since 2015.

Many of the winners are pictured on this page.

Who funds it?

In addition to the £200 I put in, The Next Challenge Grant is made possible by the generous contributions from a range of other ‘adventurers’ and lots of small donations from members of the public