The MEF is a Registered Charity with the mission to encourage and support expeditions that explore mountain regions, focusing on geographical exploration, first ascents, or major new routes on high and remote mountains. They also support education and research in geography, glaciology, and the effects of altitude.
The grant program aims to support expeditions that explore mountain regions, especially those planning geographical exploration, first ascents, or major new routes on high and remote mountains. It also extends support to education and research in a variety of subjects related to mountain regions, including geography and glaciology. Applications from expeditions proposing to visit little-explored or formerly inaccessible areas are particularly encouraged.