Student Mini-Grant
Funding Amount
$15,000 total annual pool
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Student Mini-Grant
Funder: Algalita Marine Research and Education
Program Description: Annual mini-grant program awarding funds to students aged 11-25 from around the world who are tackling plastic pollution and related environmental issues.
- Age: 11-25 years old
- Geographic Scope: International (global)
- Focus Areas: Projects related to plastic pollution and environmental issues including: - Community events - Internships - Research - Education - Creative solutions to plastic pollution
Eligibility
- Total Annual Funding: $15,000 distributed among awardees
- Number of Awardees: Approximately 10 recipients per year (based on 2024 cohort)
- Uses: Supports a wide range of projects including community events, internships, research, education and more
Award Information
- Part of the Wayfinder Society program
- Recipients are announced at the annual Wayfinder Society Community Awards Celebration (typically held in June)
- 2024 cohort included students from Peru, Nigeria, United States, Scotland, Malawi, Mexico, Canada, England, Japan, and Rwanda
Program Context
- Organization: Algalita Marine Research and Education
- Address: 148 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
- Phone: 562.598.4889
- Website: algalita.org
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application instructions are not provided in the available website content. However, based on program references:
- Applications are accepted annually
- Awardees are announced at the Wayfinder Society Community Awards Celebration
- For 2024, 10 students were selected from applications
- Applicants should describe their project/initiative addressing plastic pollution
Note: Specific application materials, deadlines, and submission procedures should be obtained by contacting Algalita directly or visiting the Student Hub section at algalita.org.
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