GPF Secretary
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The Ghar Parau Foundation (GPF) is a 100% voluntary-based charity providing funding to assist British caving expeditions to all parts of the world. The fund focuses on those expeditions that include an element of innovative exploration or scientific study and has a close relationship with the British Cave Research Association (BCRA).
GPF is particularly keen to encourage young cavers into expedition caving (as well as sport caving) to maintain an active caving community in years to come.
There are several ways individuals can apply for and receive funding from the GPF, the criteria for which are detailed below:
The deadline for applications for the Spring 2026 awards are as follows:
GPF is particularly keen to encourage young cavers into expedition caving (as well as sport caving) to maintain an active caving community in years to come.
There are several ways individuals can apply for and receive funding from the GPF, the criteria for which are detailed below:
- Ghar Parau Expedition Grant Award
- Alex Pitcher Awards (Individual grant)
- Mount Everest Foundation (External Expedition Grant)
- Ian Timney Award
The deadline for applications for the Spring 2026 awards are as follows:
- Ghar Parau Foundation - 28th February 2026
- Mount Everest Foundation - 31st January 2026
