Student Mini-Grant
Funding Amount
$15,000 total annual pool
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted annually”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Age: 11-25 years old
- Geographic Scope: International (global)
- Focus Areas: Projects related to plastic pollution and environmental issues including
- Community events
Overview
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.
Eligibility
- 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
Award Information
- 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
Program Context
- 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
Contact Information
- Organization: Algalita Marine Research and Education
- Address: 148 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, CA 90803
- Phone: 562.598.4889
- Website: algalita.org
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.
What Algalita Marine Research and Education actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $15K
- By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Long Beach, CA.
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Fields of Work
- Environment
- Environmental education
- Youth programs
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