Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

July 15, 2026

98 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

YLACES Student Research Symposia Grants

Organization: Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists (YLACES)
Location: Washington, DC, US
Website: ylaces.org

Overview

Grants to support local student research symposia where students present their environmental research findings to peers and STEM professionals.

Award Amount

Up to $5,000 for local student research symposia (SRS).

    Geographic Scope

  • United States (educators and organizations)
  • International (with endorsement from the GLOBE Program in their country)

    Focus Areas

    Eligible Uses:
  • Student research symposia events where students present findings
  • Recognition and support for students presenting research projects
  • Professional development for educators supporting student research
  • Hands-on professional development for educators

    Application Deadlines

    Grant cycle dates:
  • July 15th (summer cycle)
  • January 15th (winter cycle)
  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis at any time

    Eligibility

  • Educators and organizations in the United States
  • International educators and organizations with GLOBE Program endorsement
  • Commitment to student-centered environmental research

Non-Discrimination Policy

YLACES does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, source of income, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or retaliation.

Contact Information

Dixon Butler, President Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists 1920 Quincy Street, NW Washington, DC 20011 Phone: (202) 302-0302 Email: dixon@ylaces.org

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Visit the grants page at https://www.ylaces.org/grants-and-awards
2. Submit proposal for student research symposium
3. Include information about:
- Number of students participating
- Research topics and environmental focus areas
- Symposium format and attendance expectations
- Plans for student presentation opportunities
- STEM professional engagement strategy
- Timeline for event

    Application Timeline

  • Applications accepted on a rolling basis at any time
  • Standard deadlines: July 15th and January 15th each year
  • Deadlines subject to extension for educator conferences

Funding Impact Examples

YLACES awarded 15 grants supporting Student Research Symposia in Alabama, with funding enabling students to present research to peers and STEM professionals.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

environmental-educationscience-researcheducationstem-education

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