YLACES Student Research Symposia (SRS) Grants
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).- United States (educators and organizations)
- International (with endorsement from the GLOBE Program in their country)
Geographic Scope
- 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
Focus Areas
Eligible Uses:- July 15th (summer cycle)
- January 15th (winter cycle)
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis at any time
Application Deadlines
Grant cycle dates:- Educators and organizations in the United States
- International educators and organizations with GLOBE Program endorsement
- Commitment to student-centered environmental research
Eligibility
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.orgHow 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
- 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
Application Timeline
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
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Similar grants from this funder and related organizations
Communities by Design (CxD)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ABG Summer Camp Scholarship
Amount
Covers full program cost (application fee $25)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Student Mini-Grant
Amount
$15,000 total annual pool
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Educator Mini-Grant
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Biodiversity Fund- Large & Multi-Year Grants
Amount
Up to US $150,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Prana Fund (Smith Family)
Amount
$20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ready to apply for YLACES Student Research Symposia (SRS) Grants?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.