Gino Watkins Memorial Fund & Edward Wilson Fund Grants

The grant program supports well-conceived polar expeditions, aiming to improve knowledge of the Polar Regions, promote the necessary skills for successful and safe exploration, and provide financial or other forms of support to suitable expeditions. This includes aid for expeditions to Greenland, the high Arctic, and the Antarctic. Specific causes supported include the diffusion of geographical knowledge of polar areas, enhancement of safety and success in polar exploration, and direct assistance to expeditions with a focus on scientific, ecological, or sporting endeavors. The Edward Wilson Fund, part of the initiative, focuses on expeditions where biological and ecological studies take precedence. Meanwhile, the Arctic Club Award favors sporting expeditions. There is a unified application process for grants, which are allocated based on the expedition's alignment with the fund's goals.