The aim of these grants is to support expeditions comprising AC members (or whose application for membership has been received by the Membership Secretary) that have an exploratory element or are attempting a new or unique project. Preference is given to expeditions by students and younger members, and to those who have not previously received a grant. For examples see
Supported AC Expeditions
Two grants are available annually for private members' expeditions and these are intended to assist with costs including health, safety and permissions. The amount should be in the region of £500-£1500 so the grant is of significant value to the expedition.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Expeditions can apply for a grant by one of two methods:
- Using an application form that can be downloaded from the website.
Members wishing to apply for a grant should do so by attaching the completed form to the following e-mail:-
The AC Climbing Fund. Applications by post can only be accepted if e-mail is not possible.
or by:-
- Submitting a completed MEF application form also by e-mail to:- The AC Climbing Fund .
Applications will be reviewed twice yearly in March and September and should be received at least three months prior to departure. It is recommended that applications are submitted even earlier if possible. The Alpine Club Climbing Fund sub-committee will screen the applications and submit recommendations to the main AC Committee who award the grants. The Expedition Leader will be contacted by the sub-committee regarding the outcome.
If approved, the expedition leader will be responsible for informing the Alpine Club Climbing Fund sub-committee of any changes to plans, objectives or personnel.
WHAT THE ALPINE CLUB ASKS IN RETURN
Within 2 weeks of return, the Climbing Fund Sub-committee will require:
- A brief summary of the expedition and what it achieved, preferably with a photograph. This should be sent as an e-mail to
The AC Climbing Fund . The information will be passed to the AC Committee and may be published on the website.
Within 6 weeks of return:
- A Newsletter article of 1000-2000 words with photographs.
Within 6 months of return:
- A full expedition report on paper plus a CD. If the expedition has been awarded an MEF grant the AC automatically receives a paper copy from the MEF, so in this case only the CD is required.
- A minimum of three high quality digital photographs from the expedition, which will be submitted to the AC Photo Library as a historic photographic record. Copyright will remain with the photographer, but the AC will have free use for club publications. The photographer shall receive 50% of income received by the AC from any commercial use outside the club. The photographer shall be credited in all publications. It is assumed these photographs will be on the CD.
- An illustrated lecture of the expedition to be given at the Alpine Club (expenses paid).
- Acknowledgement of the Alpine Club and Climbing Fund in lectures and expedition reports. The Climbing Fund can provide digital copies of the AC and sponsor's logos for inclusion in expedition reports and lecture material.
