Discovery Channel & The Explorers Club Align for $1M Grant

Discovery Channel has partnered with the nonprofit The Explorers Club for a $1 million Explorers Club Discovery Expedition Grant program to help advance exploration and scientific discovery.

Final candidates for the grants will be selected by an independent panel of explorers, researchers and academic scholars, in conjunction with both The Explorers Club and Discovery. The grant program will enable explorers to share their findings on Discovery Channel television and digital platforms, in addition to an array of scientific journals highlighting their accomplishments.

Richard Wiese, president of The Explorers Club, said: “This is the largest and most expansive grant program in the 116-year history of The Explorers Club. The Club’s primary mission is to promote exploration by all possible means, and these grants will allow scientists to share their accomplishments on a worldwide stage in a compelling, educational and inspirational manner. This is particularly important at a time when science is often under siege. This level of commitment by Discovery is a significant game-changer and will help to foster the next Jane Goodall or Buzz Aldrin.”

Nancy Daniels, chief brand officer for Discovery and Factual, added: “Exploration is in Discovery’s DNA. We are honored to support generations of pioneers as they seek to use their expeditions to better mankind and even make history. This is an opportunity to give viewers a front-row seat to their amazing and inspirational journeys.”